A Note from Paul

Good morning,

One of the most useful parts of building The PIO Calendar is seeing what the public information and communications community is focusing on in real time. This week, the calendar includes 39 newly added events and 305 upcoming opportunities overall. The strongest visible themes include Emergency Management, Crisis Communication, & Public Information Officer Training.

My goal with this digest is simple: make it easier for PIOs, communicators, instructors, and agencies to find useful training and share opportunities with the field. Thanks for being part of this growing community. Have a great week!

Paul D. Raymond, Jr.
Founder, The PIO Calendar

This week’s PIO Calendar Weekly Digest highlights 305 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, 39 new events were added in the last 7 days. The strongest visible themes include Emergency Management, Crisis Communication, & Public Information Officer Training, with 55 in-person or location-based options featured in this digest, including 45 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, Emergency Management appears to be the strongest topic area, followed by Crisis Communication and Public Information Officer Training.

Trending Public Information Officer Training Topics

• Emergency Management
• Crisis Communication
• Public Information Officer Training

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

Featured Opportunity

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Featured PIO Training Opportunities in the Next 90 Days

• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jul 27, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Aug 3, 2026 — Raleigh, NC
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Aug 10, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Aug 12, 2026 — Largo, FL
  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 🆓 — Aug 17, 2026 — Bismarck, ND
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Aug 19, 2026 — Marathon, Florida (Key West)
  To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and w…
• 2026 3CMA Annual Conference — Sep 9, 2026 — Denver, CO
  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 — Emmitsburg, MD
  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 — Las Cruces, NM
  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 — Topeka, KS
  Connect. Learn. Elevate Your Impact. The KAPIO Annual Conference is where Kansas’ public communicators come together to sharpen skills, s…

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Updated, Canceled or Postponed Events

These events were recently updated and are marked as canceled or postponed.

• Canceled: FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jul 20, 2026 — Williamsport, PA

Newly Added PIO Training & Communications Events

• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Jul 13, 2026 — Towson, Maryland
• MPRC Across Maine Week: Brunch in Kittery 🆓 — Jul 13, 2026 — Kittery, ME
• MPRC Across Maine Week: Happy Hour in Ogunquit 🆓 — Jul 13, 2026 — Ogunquit, ME
• MPRC Across Maine Week: Lunch in Saco 🆓 — Jul 14, 2026 — Saco, ME
• MPRC Across Maine Week: Happy Hour in Portland 🆓 — Jul 14, 2026 — Portland, ME
• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification 🆓 — Jul 15, 2026 — Lexington, KY
• MPRC Across Maine Week: Happy Hour in Bangor 🆓 — Jul 15, 2026 — Bangor, ME
• Crisis Response in the Public Eye: Considerations for PIOs — Jul 16, 2026 — TBA
• MPRC Across Maine Week: Lunch in Brunswick 🆓 — Jul 16, 2026 — Brunswick, ME
• MPRC Across Maine Week: Happy Hour in Augusta 🆓 — Jul 16, 2026 — Augusta, ME
• MPRC Across Maine Week: Lunch in Auburn 🆓 — Jul 17, 2026 — Auburn, ME
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jul 21, 2026 — Killeen, TX
• Mastering the Media Release — Jul 24, 2026 — Virtual
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jul 28, 2026 — Austin, TX
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer 🆓 — Aug 10, 2026 — Corpus Christi, TX
• Crisis Communication 101 — Aug 11, 2026 — Virtual
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Aug 19, 2026 — Charleston, WV
• International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH) 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 — Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Boston AI Week 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 — Boston, MA
• Boston AI Week 2026 Summit — Oct 1, 2026 — Boston, MA
• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification 🆓 — Oct 6, 2026 — Smyrna, DE
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Oct 19, 2026 — Forsyth, GA
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Oct 20, 2026 — Winchester, VA
• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification 🆓 — Oct 22, 2026 — Beaufort, SC
• MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident 🆓 — Oct 27, 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Oct 28, 2026 — The Plains, OH
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Oct 28, 2026 — Aurora, CA
• 2026 East Africa PR Week — Nov 2, 2026 — Nairobi, Kenya
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Nov 16, 2026 — Franklin, MA
• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification 🆓 — Jan 20, 2027 — Arlington, TX
• MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study 🆓 — Feb 11, 2027 — Manheim, PA
• Travel with FPRA 🆓 — Mar 3, 2027 — Costa Rica
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Apr 5, 2027 — Renton, WA
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Apr 14, 2027 — North Little Rock, AR
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Apr 19, 2027 — Forsyth, GA
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — May 17, 2027 — Radford, VA
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jun 7, 2027 — Edina, MN
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Jun 14, 2027 — Forsyth, GA
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jul 12, 2027 — Middletown, CT

Upcoming PIO Training in the Next 14 Days

• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jul 14, 2026 — San Angelo, TX
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jul 14, 2026 — Canyon, TX
• Correctional Communications Administrator 🆓 — Jul 14, 2026 — Aurora, CO
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jul 14, 2026 — Laredo, TX

Most Viewed Training Opportunities

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

• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026 — Williamsport, PA (109 views)
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 14, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026 — San Angelo, TX (90 views)
• Advanced Crisis Communication Training, Summer Intensive — Aug 4, 2026 — Virtual (33 views)
• L0105 Public Information Basics — Aug 19, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026 — Marathon, Florida (24 views)
• NAGC Webinar: Music Licensing and Rights Compliance: What Every Government Communications Team Needs to Know — Jul 15, 2026 — Virtual (22 views)

Recent PIO Calendar Updates

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

• The PIO Calendar Records Its Busiest Month Yet (Jul 1, 2026)
  June marked a significant milestone for The PIO Calendar. More public information officers, communicators, emergency managers, instructors, and organizations used The PIO…
• Platform Update: Free Training Opportunities Are Now Easier to Spot 🆓 (Jun 29, 2026)
  One of the best parts of building The PIO Calendar is hearing directly from the people who use it. Recently, Tyler Dumont…

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:

• 305 upcoming PIO training, communications, and professional development events.
• 39 new events added in the last 8 days.
• 1164 site visits in the last 8 days.
• 19,409 total site visits.

Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.

Quick Actions

• Browse events: Find upcoming PIO training, FEMA training, webinars, and conferences
• Submit an event: Add a training, webinar, or conference
• Explore organizations: Visit the Organizations Directory
• Find resources: Visit the Resources Directory
• Share with a colleague: Forward this digest or share The PIO Calendar with your team

Featured Opportunity

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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.