Public Information Officers Section
The PIO Section promotes the exchange of information and training among officers responsible for planning and implementing effective public information programs.
The Public Information Officers Section promotes the exchange of information and training among officers responsible for planning and implementing effective public information programs.
PIO Section Midyear Meeting
Upcoming Meetings:
The 2025 midyear date and location are to be determined. We invite you to check back for more details in early 2025.
Past Meetings:
- 2024 - Washington, D.C.
- 2023 - Evansville, Indiana
- 2022 - Cambridge, Massachusetts
- 2021 - Arlington, Texas
- 2019 - Henderson, Nevada
- 2018 - New York City, New York
- 2017 - Aurora, Colorado
- 2016 - Kansas City, Missouri
- 2015 - Arlington, Texas
- 2010 - Toronto, Ontario Canada
- 2008 - Arlington, Texas
- 2007 - Boise, Idaho
- 2006 - Arlington, Virginia
- 2005 - Everett, Washington
Membership
This document is intended to support understanding of the value of membership to the IACP and the Public Information Officer (PIO) Section to your supervisor or to the decision makers at your agency. Helping your agency leaders understand the value of this section, and of the IACP, will not only benefit you, but also your organization, your communities, and beyond. As a member of the Public Information Officer Section, you quickly learn valuable skills that help build institutional knowledge when it comes to working relationships with media representatives, social media strategies that work for your communities, and hands-on training at annual conferences provides you with immediate skills that you can in turn employ at your agency.
Ready to Join?
- Current IACP members - Click here to join the Section (IACP Member login required)
- Non-IACP members - Join the IACP today and add Section membership
Section Award
The IACP Leadership in Public Information Management Award recognizes the accomplishments of an individual public information officer and his or her ability to effectively disseminate information to the public.
For more information, contact the IACP Member Engagement Team at [email protected].
Sponsorship
Click here to view all sponsorship opportunities. Interested in sponsoring 2024 IACP Section Meetings? Please contact Nicole Buraglio at [email protected] or (214)728-1851.
