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 28 newly added events and 261 upcoming opportunities overall.

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.

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

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: 28 new events were added recently, the calendar currently lists 261 upcoming opportunities, and the strongest visible themes in this edition are Crisis Communication, Leadership, & Media Relations. This week’s mix includes 2 virtual events and 44 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 Leadership and Media Relations.

What PIOs Are Focusing On

• Crisis Communication
• Leadership
• Media Relations

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

Featured Opportunity

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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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New to the Calendar (Last 7 Days)

• When Minutes Matter: All-Hazards Alert and Warning Communications — Jun 10, 2026 — Virtual
• 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
• KAGC Ice Cream Social — Jun 25, 2026 — Frankfort, KY
• 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
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 21, 2026 — Midland, TX
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 21, 2026 — Killeen, TX
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 28, 2026 — Victoria, TX
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Aug 4, 2026 — Del Rio, TX
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Aug 18, 2026 — Richardson, TX
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Jan 18, 2027 — Southington, CT
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Jan 25, 2027 — Emmitsburg, MD
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Feb 22, 2027 — Jamestown, ND
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Mar 8, 2027 — Titusville, FL
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Apr 12, 2027 — Rosemont, IL
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Apr 19, 2027 — Emmitsburg, MD
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Apr 26, 2027 — Southington, CT
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — May 3, 2027 — Independence, MT
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — May 10, 2027 — Titusville, FL
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — May 24, 2027 — Lavonia, GA
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Jun 14, 2027 — Bloomfield Hills, MI
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Jul 26, 2027 — Emmitsburg, MD
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Sep 20, 2027 — Jamestown, ND
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Oct 11, 2027 — Independence, MT

Happening Soon (Next 14 Days)

• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification — Jun 9, 2026 — Silverado, CA
• Photography & Video Production Workshop — Jun 9, 2026 — Chico, CA
• MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident — Jun 9, 2026 — Greenville, TX
• L0105 Public Information Basics — Jun 10, 2026 — Traverse City, MI
• L0105 Public Information Basics — Jun 10, 2026 — Nicholasville, KY
• When Minutes Matter: All-Hazards Alert and Warning Communications — Jun 10, 2026 — TBA
• Advanced Public Information Strategies Workshop — Jun 11, 2026 — Hillsboro, OR
• IABC World Conference 2026 — Jun 14, 2026 — Toronto, Ontario

Most Viewed Upcoming Events (Last 30 Days)

• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 14, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026 — San Angelo, TX (101 views)
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Jun 22, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026 — Romeoville, IL (29 views)
• FEMA Executive Public Information Officer FY27 Application Due — Jun 30, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD (25 views)
• EMEAA Webinar: Trafficking Risks in Disasters: Spotting & Supporting Survivors for PIOs & Emergency Teams with Sandra Dennis-Essig — Jun 24, 2026 — Virtual (19 views)
• NIOA Webinar: The Best Practice News Conference presented by Judy Pal — Jun 17, 2026 — Virtual (18 views)

The PIO Calendar: Recent Updates

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

• The PIO Calendar Reaches New Milestone as Search Becomes Top Referral Source (Jun 3, 2026)
  The PIO Calendar continues to grow as public information officers and communicators search for training, conferences, webinars, and professional development opportunities.
• NIOA News Features The PIO Calendar (Jun 2, 2026)
  The PIO Calendar was recently featured in the May/June 2026 issue of National Information Officers Association (NIOA) News. NIOA News invited PIO…

Platform Snapshot

• 261 upcoming events currently listed on the PIO Calendar.
• 28 events were added in the last 8 days.
• 969 site visits in the last 8 days.
• 14,760 total site visits (all time).

Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.

Quick Actions

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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.