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: 15 new events were added recently, the calendar currently lists 242 upcoming opportunities, and the strongest visible themes in this edition are Media Relations, Emergency Management, & Leadership. This week’s mix includes 3 virtual events and 21 in-person or location-based options.
Trend note: Based on the events included in this digest, Media Relations appears to be the strongest topic area this week, followed by Emergency Management and Leadership.
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Featured Events (Next 90 Days)
- 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… - L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer — Jun 1, 2026 — Frankfort, KY
This FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) All-Hazards Position Specific course prepares particip… - FEMA Executive Public Information Officer FY27 Application Due — Jun 20, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD
The Executive Public Information Officer Program (EPIOP) is the final component of the public information training series. This program c… - 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…
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Newly Added Events (Last 7 Days)
- When Minutes Matter: FIFA World Cup 2026 Alert and Warning Communications — May 12, 2026 — Virtual
- Comms Connect NZ — May 27, 2026 — Wellington, New Zealand
- PR Daily Conference — Jun 3, 2026 — Brooklyn, NY
- 5 Psychology Hacks to Test in Your Marketing — Jun 3, 2026 — Virtual
- PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future — Jun 4, 2026 — Auckland, New Zealand
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Jun 23, 2026 — Anchorage, AK
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Jul 22, 2026 — Las Cruces, NM
- Brand Minds — Sep 16, 2026 — Bucharest, Romania
- Hubspot’s UNBOUND 2026 — Sep 16, 2026 — Boston, MA
- Content Marketing World 2026 — Oct 5, 2026 — Denver, CO
- Internal Communications Conference — Oct 13, 2026 — Redmond, WA
- International Conference on Health Communication and Media Studies (ICHCMS) — Oct 23, 2026 — Dunedin, New Zealand
- Future Of Communications Conference — Nov 11, 2026 — Austin, TX
- World Public Relations Forum 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 — Abuja, Nigeria
- NCA2026 | 112th Annual Convention — Nov 19, 2026 — New Orleans, LA
Most Viewed Upcoming Events (Last 30 Days)
- CPSE Public Information Officer (PIO) Credential Webinar — May 15, 2026 — Virtual (74 views)
- 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 (34 views)
- L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer — Jun 1, 2026 – Jun 5, 2026 — Frankfort, KY (31 views)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — May 18, 2026 – May 22, 2026 — Orlando, FL (27 views)
- 3CMA Decatur, GA Regional Conference — May 28, 2026 — Decatur, GA (23 views)
Platform Snapshot
- 242 upcoming events currently listed on the PIO Calendar.
- 15 events were added in the last 8 days.
- 843 site visits in the last 8 days.
- 11768 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.