A Note from Paul

Good morning,

It was another busy week for The PIO Calendar, with 26 new events added and 309 upcoming training and professional development opportunities now available.

We also spent much of the weekend making significant updates to the platform. You may notice a few subtle changes as you use the site, but most of the work happened behind the scenes. These updates strengthen the foundation of The PIO Calendar and prepare us for some of the new features and improvements we’re planning for the future.

As the platform continues to grow, my goal remains the same: make it easier for PIOs and communicators to find training, resources and opportunities to learn, connect and grow.

Thank you for continuing to visit, submit events, share the calendar and help spread the word. There’s much more to come!

Have a great week!

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

This week’s PIO Calendar Weekly Digest features 309 upcoming PIO training and professional development opportunities, including FEMA training, crisis communication courses, emergency management training, media relations training, communications conferences and webinars from across the United States and internationally.

26 new events were added in the last seven days, with Crisis Communication emerging as this week’s leading topic, followed by Emergency Management and Public Information Officer Training. This week’s digest also features 18 free or no-cost professional development opportunities.

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.

Featured PIO Training Opportunities in the Next 90 Days

• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer [Invite Only · Training] 🆓 — Oct 19, 2026 — City of Inglewood (CA) Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Inglewood, CA, United States
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• L0105 Public Information Basics [Featured] 🆓 — Oct 20, 2026 — Salem, NH, 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…
• Social Media In Law Enforcement SMILECON 2026 [Featured · Trending] — Oct 21, 2026 — Hybrid • Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown, Orlando, FL, United States
  SMILECON 2026 is the 20th annual Social Media in Law Enforcement conference, bringing together public information officers (PIOs), social…
• VeriLocal Lunch & Learn PIO Demo [Featured · New] 🆓 — Oct 27, 2026 — Virtual
  Join us for an interactive Lunch & Learn featuring a demonstration of VeriLocal and its potential applications for public information…
• L0105 Public Information Basics [Training · Featured] — Nov 3, 2026 — San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA, 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 [Featured] 🆓 — 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…
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer [Featured · Trending] 🆓 — Nov 30, 2026 — Palm Beach, FL, Palm Beach, FL, 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 [Featured] 🆓 — Dec 14, 2026 — Lansing, MI, Lansing, MI, United States
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…

Newly Added PIO Training & Communications Events

• L0105 Public Information Basics [Training · New] — Oct 26, 2026 — Portland, OR, Portland, OR, United States
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer [Training · New] 🆓 — Nov 10, 2026 — Harlingen, TX, Harlingen, TX, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics [Training · New] — Nov 10, 2026 — Spring Fire Department, Spring, Texas, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics [Training · New] — Nov 17, 2026 — Georgetown County (SC) Emergency Operations Center, Georgetown, SC, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics [Training · New] — Nov 18, 2026 — Boise, ID, Boise, ID, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics [Training · New] — Nov 19, 2026 — Canton, GA, Canton, GA, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics [Training · New] — Dec 1, 2026 — Wadesboro, NC, Wadesboro, NC, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics [Training · New] — Dec 1, 2026 — Topeka, KS, Topeka, KS, United States
• Southern California PIO Summit [Networking · New] 🆓 — Dec 3, 2026 — ASU California Center, Los Angeles, California, United States
• O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team [Training · New] — Dec 7, 2026 — Camp Ripley Training Center, Little Falls, MN, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics [Training · New] — Dec 9, 2026 — Klamath Falls, OR, Klamath Falls, OR, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics [Training · New] — Jan 19, 2027 — Alamosa, CO, Alamosa, CO, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) [Training · New] — Feb 1, 2027 — Andrews, TX, Andrews, TX, United States
• Ragan and PR Daily’s 2027 Social Media & Marketing Conference [Conference] — Mar 3, 2027 — Walt Disney World Swan Resort, Orlando, FL, Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States
• 2027 NESPRA Annual Conference [Save the Date] — Mar 18, 2027 — Courtyard by Marriott Boston Marlborough (MA), Marlborough, MA, United States
• PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques [Training · New] 🆓 — Apr 2, 2027 — Howell, MI, Howell, MI, United States
• PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies [Training · New] 🆓 — Apr 13, 2027 — Atlantic City, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) [Training · New] — Apr 26, 2027 — Fairbanks, AK, Fairbanks, AK, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) [Training · New] — Jul 12, 2027 — Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Fort Leonard Wood, MT, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) [Training · New] — Oct 18, 2027 — New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, LA, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) [Training · New] — Jan 24, 2028 — Columbus, GA, Columbus, GA, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) [Training · New] — Feb 14, 2028 — Bay Minette, AL, Bay Minette, AL, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) [Training · New] — Jun 5, 2028 — Columbus, GA, Columbus, GA, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) [Training · New] — Jun 26, 2028 — Bay Minette, AL, Bay Minette, AL, United States

Upcoming PIO Training in the Next 14 Days

• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 29, 2026 — Lancaster, WI, Lancaster, WI, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 29, 2026 — Gunnison, CO, Gunnison, CO, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 29, 2026 — Dimondale, MI, Dimondale, MI, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 29, 2026 — City of San Diego Environmental Services Building, San Diego, United States
• MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident 🆓 — Sep 29, 2026 — Hallsville, TX, Hallsville, TX, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 29, 2026 — Fairfax, VA, Fairfax, VA, United States
• MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study 🆓 — Sep 29, 2026 — Hopewell, VA, Hopewell, VA, United States
• Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication [Trending] 🆓 — Sep 30, 2026 — Virtual

Most Viewed Training Opportunities

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

• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer (82 views)
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer (74 views)
• ICA Annual Conference 2027 (37 views)
• O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (36 views)
• Social Media In Law Enforcement SMILECON 2026 (34 views)

Recent PIO Calendar Updates

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

• Platform Update: A Better Way to Find and Explore PIO Events (Sep 27, 2026)
  The PIO Calendar’s latest platform update introduces improved event listings, clearer pricing, stronger organization connections, better mobile support, and new tools for…

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:

• 309 upcoming PIO training, communications, and professional development events.
• 26 new events added in the last 7 days.
• 1,919 site visits in the last 7 days.
• 34,566 total site visits.

Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.

Recently Updated Event Schedules

These published Events have confirmed date or time changes.

• Event Rescheduled: E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
  Previously: Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026
  Now: Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026

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.