This week’s PIO Calendar digest highlights what is new, what is drawing attention, and what deserves a closer look. Use it as a quick planning tool for upcoming professional development and a simple scan of where the field appears to be focusing right now.
What stands out this week: 10 new events were added recently, the calendar currently lists 249 upcoming opportunities, and the strongest visible themes in this edition are Emergency Management, Leadership, and Media Relations. This week’s mix includes 2 virtual events and 13 in-person or location-based options.
Trend note: Based on the events included in this digest, Emergency Management appears to be the strongest topic area this week, followed by Leadership and Media Relations.
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Featured Events (Next 90 Days)
- L0105 Public Information Basics — May 10, 2026 — West Palm Beach, FL
NOTE: This course is offered as part of the Governor’s Hurricane Conference. There may be a conference fee associated with this cou… - EMEAA Webinar: Earning the Respect of Your Senior Leader & Getting a Real Seat at The Table with Dr. Joseph Trahan, APR, Fellow PRSA — May 12, 2026 — Virtual
Public information officers and communication professionals are often expected to shape messaging, manage crises, and protect organizatio… - FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — May 18, 2026 — Orlando, FL
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o… - L0105 Public Information Basics — May 19, 2026 — Colorado Springs, CO
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and w… - 3CMA Decatur, GA Regional Conference — May 28, 2026 — Decatur, GA
Playing the Long Game: Strategy, Trust & Public Engagement In an era of rapid change and heightened scrutiny, government communicator…
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Newly Added Events (Last 8 Days)
- EMEAA Webinar: Earning the Respect of Your Senior Leader & Getting a Real Seat at The Table with Dr. Joseph Trahan, APR, Fellow PRSA — May 12, 2026 — Virtual
- Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC) — May 20, 2026 — Quincy, CA
- From Agenda to Access: AI and Integrated Workflows — May 26, 2026 — Virtual
- CAPIO Webinar: Communicating California’s Nonfunctional Turf Law (AB 1572): Tools, Messaging, and Resources for Public Agencies — Jun 2, 2026 — Virtual
- Leadership and Influence (G240-EM) — Aug 17, 2026 — Forsyth, GA
- Save the Date: 2026 CAPIO Leadership Summit — Sep 10, 2026 — Dublin, CA
- Save the Date: STAR Awards and Compact Symposium — Oct 1, 2026 — Long Beach, CA
- Telling Your Story to the Media and Legislators — Nov 19, 2026 — Virtual
- Effective Communication (G242-EM) — Dec 8, 2026 — Forsyth, GA
- FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Apr 12, 2027 — Isle of Palms, SC
Newly Added Events (Last 8 Days)
- EMEAA Webinar: Earning the Respect of Your Senior Leader & Getting a Real Seat at The Table with Dr. Joseph Trahan, APR, Fellow PRSA — May 12, 2026 — Virtual
- Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC) — May 20, 2026 — Quincy, CA
- From Agenda to Access: AI and Integrated Workflows — May 26, 2026 — Virtual
- CAPIO Webinar: Communicating California’s Nonfunctional Turf Law (AB 1572): Tools, Messaging, and Resources for Public Agencies — Jun 2, 2026 — Virtual
- Leadership and Influence (G240-EM) — Aug 17, 2026 — Forsyth, GA
- Save the Date: 2026 CAPIO Leadership Summit — Sep 10, 2026 — Dublin, CA
- Save the Date: STAR Awards and Compact Symposium — Oct 1, 2026 — Long Beach, CA
- Telling Your Story to the Media and Legislators — Nov 19, 2026 — Virtual
- Effective Communication (G242-EM) — Dec 8, 2026 — Forsyth, GA
- FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Apr 12, 2027 — Isle of Palms, SC
Most Viewed Upcoming Events (Last 30 Days)
- Mastering Communications with First Amendment Auditors and Free Press Representatives — Apr 28, 2026 — Virtual (62 views)
- Strategic Social Media for Public Safety Professionals and Government Leaders — Apr 28, 2026 — Willowbrook, IL (38 views)
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Apr 28, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026 — Warrensburg, MO (20 views)
- Mastering Media Relations: Strategies for Effective Communication for Police, Fire and Other Emergency Services — May 14, 2026 — Canton, MA (20 views)
- ELEVATE 2026 CPRS National Conference — May 24, 2026 – May 26, 2026 — St. Andrews, New Brunswick (13 views)
Recent Updates & Changes (Last 14 Days)
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Canceled (Apr 25, 2026)
- Strategic Social Media for Public Safety Professionals and Government Leaders — Canceled (Apr 22, 2026)
Platform Snapshot
- 249 upcoming events currently listed on the PIO Calendar.
- 10 events were added in the last 8 days.
- 856 site visits in the last 8 days.
- 10,130 total site visits (all time).
Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.
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Note: Portions of this digest, including summary insights and trend observations, are automatically generated based on event metadata, platform analytics, and rule-based analysis. All content is reviewed before publication.