This week’s PIO Calendar Weekly Digest highlights 302 upcoming Public Information Officer (PIO) training opportunities, crisis communication courses, emergency management training, FEMA training, media relations training, communications conferences, webinars, and professional development events from across the United States and internationally.

In this edition, 38 new events were added in the last 7 days. The strongest visible themes include Crisis Communication, Emergency Management, & Public Information Officer Training, with 3 virtual options and 48 in-person or location-based options featured in this digest, including 32 free PIO training or no-cost professional development options. You can also explore the Organizations Directory and Resources Directory for additional public information and communications resources.

Trend note: Based on event titles, categories, tags, and descriptions included this week, Crisis Communication appears to be the strongest topic area, followed by Emergency Management and Public Information Officer Training.

Trending Public Information Officer Training Topics

• Crisis Communication
• Emergency Management
• Public Information Officer Training

These themes are based on event titles, categories, tags, and descriptions included in this week’s digest.

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Featured PIO Training Opportunities in the Next 90 Days

• 2026 3CMA Annual Conference — Sep 9, 2026 — Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO, United States
  3CMA is heading to Denver in 2026 — where the elevation is high and the expectations for local government communications are even higher….
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer 🆓 — Sep 14, 2026 — National Disaster & Emergency Management University, Emmitsburg, MD, United States
  This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management …
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Sep 21, 2026 — Dona Ana County (NM) Emergency Operations Center, Las Cruces, NM, United States
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• 2026 KAPIO Annual Conference — Sep 24, 2026 — Hotel Topeka at City Center, Topeka, KS, United States
  Connect. Learn. Elevate Your Impact. The KAPIO Annual Conference is where Kansas’ public communicators come together to sharpen skills, s…
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Oct 20, 2026 — Salem, NH, United States
  To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and w…
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Nov 16, 2026 — Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region II Headquarters, Franklin, MA, United States
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…

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Newly Added PIO Training & Communications Events

• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer 🆓 — Aug 24, 2026 — Northlake, TX, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Aug 26, 2026 — Bernalillo, NM, United States
• Communications Strategies for Understaffed Government Teams 🆓 — Aug 26, 2026 — Virtual
• IABC Consultants SIG: Office Hours, But Make It Horizontal — Aug 27, 2026 — Virtual
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 2, 2026 — Downey, CA, United States
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer 🆓 — Sep 7, 2026 — Palm Beach, FL, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 8, 2026 — Middletown, CT, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 15, 2026 — Nazareth, PA, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 29, 2026 — Lancaster, WI, United States
• Communications Elevated 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 — Lowry Conference Center (Denver, CO), United States
• Communication Leadership Summit USA — Oct 16, 2026 — Alexander Court (Washington, DC), United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Nov 30, 2026 — Frederick, MD, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Dec 8, 2026 — Troy, MI, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Dec 8, 2026 — Helena, MT, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Jan 12, 2027 — San Antonio, TX, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Feb 16, 2027 — Lansing, MI, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Feb 22, 2027 — Stuart, FL, United States
• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification 🆓 — Mar 9, 2027 — Baltimore, MD, United States
• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification 🆓 — Mar 16, 2027 — McDonough, GA, United States
• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification 🆓 — Apr 7, 2027 — Chesterfield, VA, United States
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer 🆓 — Apr 12, 2027 — Grass Valley, CA, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Apr 13, 2027 — O’Fallon, IL, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Apr 14, 2027 — Waukesha, WI, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — May 10, 2027 — Pittsburgh, PA, United States
• NAGC Communications School 2027 — May 12, 2027 — Hilton Austin (TX), United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — May 18, 2027 — Hastings, MI, United States
• 2nd Global summit on Civil Engineering, Sustainable Infrastructure, Smart Cities and Climate Resilience (CIVIL2027) — May 19, 2027 — Florance, Italy
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Jun 7, 2027 — Rochester, NY, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Jul 20, 2027 — Gaylord, MI, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Jul 26, 2027 — Monroe, NC, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Jul 26, 2027 — Emporia, KS, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Aug 23, 2027 — Dakota County, MN, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Sep 13, 2027 — Tacoma, WA, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Oct 4, 2027 — Rochester, NY, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Dec 13, 2027 — Pittsburgh, PA, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Feb 28, 2028 — Meridian, ID, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Jul 17, 2028 — Columbus, NE, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Aug 14, 2028 — Denton, TX, United States

Upcoming PIO Training in the Next 14 Days

• 3CMA Webinar: Closing the Trust Gap: Research-Backed Communications Strategies 🆓 — Aug 24, 2026 — Virtual
• PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques 🆓 — Aug 25, 2026 — Wiscasset, ME, United States
• MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident 🆓 — Aug 25, 2026 — San Angelo, TX, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Aug 25, 2026 — The Plains, OH, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Aug 25, 2026 — Miamisburg, OH, United States
• AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders 🆓 — Aug 25, 2026 — Nazareth, PA, United States
• PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies 🆓 — Aug 26, 2026 — Wiscasset, ME, United States

Most Viewed Training Opportunities

These upcoming opportunities drew the most reader interest over the last 30 days.

• New England Preparedness Summit 2026: Navigating the Storm Together (108 views)
• Communications Strategies for Understaffed Government Teams (39 views)
• Reaching a Broader Audience: Updates and Effective Message Design in WEAs (26 views)
• L0105 Public Information Basics (22 views)
• World Public Relations Forum 2026 (21 views)

Recent PIO Calendar Updates

Selected announcements, community posts, news, partnerships, platform updates, and tips.

• The PIO Calendar Surpasses 25,000 Website Views (Aug 13, 2026)
  The PIO Calendar has reached another milestone, surpassing 25,000 website views since launching in February 2026. Every visit represents someone looking to…

New Associations & Organizations on The PIO Calendar

Selected associations, training providers, agencies, universities, consulting firms, and professional organizations recently added to the directory.

• Executive PIO Alumni Network (added Aug 16, 2026)
  Committed to Advancing the Public Information Profession through Education, Research & Mentorship The Executive PIO Alumni Network connects graduates of FEMA’s Executive Public Information Officer Program—formerly the Master Public Information…

New PIO & Communications Resources

Selected podcasts, blogs, guides, tools, reports, and professional resources recently added to The PIO Calendar.

• Modern Gov (added Jul 21, 2026)
  Real conversations with the people who keep local government human, responsive, and connected. Hear from practitioners, communicators, and civic leaders sharing stories about building trust in their communities.
• hey cass. (added Jun 16, 2026)
  Hey Cass is the all-in-one command center for Public Information Officers, and the first AI built for PIOs, grounded entirely in incident-command doctrine. Cass drafts the statement, tracks the reporters,…

Platform Snapshot

The PIO Calendar continues to grow as a resource for public information officers, communicators, emergency managers, public affairs professionals, and public safety leaders. This week the platform includes:

• 302 upcoming PIO training, communications, and professional development events.
• 38 new events added in the last 8 days.
• 1,002 site visits in the last 8 days.
• 26,502 total site visits.

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.