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: 60 new events were added recently, the calendar currently lists 278 upcoming opportunities, and the strongest visible themes in this edition are Crisis Communication, Emergency Management, & Media Relations. This week’s mix includes 5 virtual events and 46 in-person or location-based options.
Trend note: Based on the events included in this digest, Crisis Communication appears to be the strongest topic area this week, followed by Emergency Management and Media Relations.
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Featured Events (Next 90 Days)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Jun 22, 2026 — Romeoville, IL
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o… - EMEAA Webinar: Trafficking Risks in Disasters: Spotting & Supporting Survivors for PIOs & Emergency Teams with Sandra Dennis-Essig — Jun 24, 2026 — Virtual
Disasters create chaos, displacement, and vulnerability—conditions that traffickers often exploit. For public information officers and em… - FEMA Executive Public Information Officer FY27 Application Due — Jun 30, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD
The Executive Public Information Officer Program (EPIOP) is the final component of the public information training series. This program c… - Correctional Communications Administrator — Jul 14, 2026 — Aurora, CO
The Correctional Communications Administrator (CCA) course aims to advance public safety by shaping and enhancing the practices of correc… - 3CMA & NACIO Jefferson Parish, LA Regional Conference — Jul 17, 2026 — Gretna, LA
3CMA is excited to partner with the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) to bring you a one-day regional conferenc… - FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Jul 20, 2026 — Williamsport, PA
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 — 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 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… - 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…
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Newly Added Events (Last 8 Days)
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Jun 2, 2026 — McCook, NE
- 11th Annual International Crisis Management Conference — Jun 15, 2026 — Newport, RI
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jun 16, 2026 — Corpus Christi, TX
- MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification — Jun 16, 2026 — San Antonio, TX
- NAGC Webinar: Building Collaborative Leadership Using “Yes, And” — Jun 17, 2026 — Virtual
- MICA Summer Social at the Ballpark — Jun 18, 2026 — Springfield, IL
- PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies — Jun 22, 2026 — Virtual
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident — Jun 23, 2026 — Red Bluff, CA
- 3CMA Webinar: Part One: AI Demystified: What You Don’t Know (But Should) About the Tools You’re Already Using — Jun 24, 2026 — Virtual
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 7, 2026 — Abilene, TX
- UT Social Media Dynamics: A Crisis Response Simulation (online) — Jul 9, 2026 — Virtual
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 14, 2026 — Canyon, TX
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 14, 2026 — Laredo, TX
- PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies — Jul 15, 2026 — Springfield, IL
- 3CMA Webinar: Part Two: Get Found by AI: Generative Engine Optimization for Local Government Communicators — Jul 15, 2026 — Virtual
- NSPRA 2026 National Seminar — Jul 19, 2026 — New Orleans, LA
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 21, 2026 — Midland, TX
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 21, 2026 — Killeen, TX
- PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques — Jul 23, 2026 — Statesville, NC
- PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies — Jul 24, 2026 — Statesville, NC
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 28, 2026 — Victoria, TX
- Building a Brand that Resonates (Internally & Externally!) — Jul 30, 2026 — Springfield, IL
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Aug 4, 2026 — Del Rio, TX
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Aug 4, 2026 — Cary, IL
- PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques — Aug 11, 2026 — Freehold, NJ
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Aug 18, 2026 — Richardson, TX
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Aug 19, 2026 — Phoenix, AZ
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Aug 25, 2026 — Medina, OH
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Aug 25, 2026 — Miamisburg, OH
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Aug 25, 2026 — The Plains, OH
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Sep 2, 2026 — Downey, CA
- G 272 Warning Coordination — Sep 22, 2026 — Mason City, Iowa
- Accelerate: An Interactive Crisis Communications Conference — Sep 23, 2026 — Charlottesville, Virginia
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Sep 28, 2026 — Bloomfield, IN
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Sep 29, 2026 — Dimondale, MI
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Sep 29, 2026 — Gunnison, CO
- PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques — Oct 6, 2026 — Virtual
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Oct 27, 2026 — Smyrna, DE
- PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies — Oct 28, 2026 — Virtual
- UT Master PIO — Nov 16, 2026 — Honolulu, HI
Most Viewed Upcoming Events (Last 30 Days)
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 14, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026 — San Angelo, TX (72 views)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Jun 22, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026 — Romeoville, IL (22 views)
- FEMA Executive Public Information Officer FY27 Application Due — Jun 30, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD (21 views)
- NIOA Webinar: The Best Practice News Conference presented by Judy Pal — Jun 17, 2026 — Virtual (14 views)
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Jul 22, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026 — Las Cruces, NM (13 views)
The PIO Calendar: Recent Updates
Selected announcements, community posts, news, partnerships, platform updates, and tips.
- Platform Update: New Event Promotion Opportunities Now Available (May 16, 2026)
The PIO Calendar continues to grow — not just as a resource for finding training and professional development opportunities, but as a…
Platform Snapshot
- 278 upcoming events currently listed on the PIO Calendar.
- 60 events were added in the last 7 days.
- 808 site visits in the last 7 days.
- 13,787 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.