CAPIO Annual Conference 2012
Palm Springs, California
April 17-20, 2012  

Photo courtesy Mike Miller via FlickrJoin us for CAPIO’s annual conference in beautiful Palm Springs!

Connect with fellow government communicators from around the state as CAPIO members gather to share their best practices and learn about the latest trends of the trade. This conference will be packed with new ideas and tools to help keep you communicating clearly and effectively and connecting with your community. 

Quick Links:

Hotel Info - see below
Registration
Conference Lineup
Sponsorship Opportunities - see below
Award Entry and Info
Paul B. Clark Award 
J. Lindsay Wolf PIO Institute 

2012 Sponsors

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Silver Sponsor

  

Design Sponsor

 

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  Hotel Info

Renaissance Palm Springs
888 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA  92262

CAPIO Rate IS $149 per night plus tax (mention CA Association of Public Information Officials) if booked before March 23.

CLICK HERE to Book Online
• (888) 682-1238 toll free
• (760) 322-6000 direct

CAPIO members receive a 10% registration discount for serving as speakers or session organizers/leaders. Discount code must be used when registering.
Registration

Registration is now open.  Please visit the 2012 Conference Registration page for more.

Conference Lineup

Download Detailed Conference Agenda (PDF)

Tuesday, April 17

  • Pre-Conference Workshop 1 to 5pm

Pre-conference Workshop to focus on Crisis Communication Training 
This year’s conference will include an extended in-depth session on Crisis Communication Training by two of the best trainers in the state:  Kelly Huston from the California Emergency Management Agency and Michael Kleeman, from the University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation.  This four-hour workshop will prepare you to communicate effectively during a crisis in California’s unique climate – both physical and political.  Drawing from lessons learned from recent disasters and crisis communication research, this Tuesday, April 17 workshop will provide an introduction to useful crisis communication tools and the role of public officials during a disaster. The interactive multimedia program combines interviews with media experts, public officials, and members of the public to offer an overview of techniques for working with both traditional and new media during times of uncertainty.  Come hear from the experts and go back to your agency prepared for the unexpected!  (Session is free for full-conference registrants).

  • Exhibitor Set-Up, 4 to 6pm

Wednesday, April 18

  • Conference Opening
  • Full Day of Sessions, 9am to 5pm
  • Sponsor Mixer and Restaurant Roundup, 5:30pm to 7pm

Thursday, April 19

  • Full Day of Sessions, 9am to 5pm
  • 2012 Excellence in Communications Awards Gala
  • Awards Reception, 6 to 7pm
  • Awards Dinner 7 to 9pm

Friday, April 20

  •  Award Winning Strategies Breakfast, 8-9am

Sponsorship Opportunities

Reach more than 300 member agencies and a statewide core group of communication professionals!

The California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) is a statewide core group of communication professionals ranging from state government, cities, counties, school districts, water and air pollution control districts, parks and open space districts, private PR firms, municipal television channels, public safety agencies, and much more.

For more than 40 years, CAPIO has advanced the public information and communications profession to improve customer satisfaction in local government and the private sector.

This is your opportunity to reach professional communicators and agency management who influence and make critical decisions to benefit their organizations and the public.

Sponsorship Inquiries: 

Jenny Peterson, CAPIO Past President 
City of San Marcos
(760) 744-1050, ext. 3169

For your consideration, the CAPIO sponsorship advantages include:

  • More than 300 member agencies that take full notice of conference sponsors and exhibitors.
  • Person-to-person contact with influential parties or key decision makers in member organizations.
  • Affordable sponsorship benefits that can leverage exposure through annual conference materials, electronic publications, and Web sites

  • Traditionally the conference averages 175 attendees who make excellent customers and great referrals!

Sponsorship Levels

Diamond Sponsorship $5,000

  • Sponsorship (exclusive to no more than one company per industry) of the CAPIO Annual Excellence in Communications Awards Dinner. Includes sponsor logo acknowledgement on the tables, a one-page ad in the awards program and recognition during the awards event.
  • Two complimentary CAPIO memberships.3
  • Two complimentary full conference registrations (not including hotel costs).
  • Opportunity to present during one 75-minute conference session.
  • One 10’x30’ exhibit booth in premium location.
  • Sponsorship logo acknowledgement on conference signage, CAPIO’s Web site, in CAPIO’s “Communicator” newsletter, and Sponsor ribbon at conference.

Conference Flash Drive Sponsor $3,000

  • Exclusive sponsorship of the CAPIO conference flash drive, filled with conference content including presentations, rosters and handouts.
  • Your company logo and Web site will be printed on the flash drive.
  • One complimentary CAPIO membership.
  • One complimentary full conference registration (not including hotel costs).
  • One 10’x10’ exhibit booth.
  • Sponsorship logo acknowledgement on conference signage, CAPIO’s Web site, in CAPIO’s “Communicator” newsletter, and Sponsor ribbon at conference.

Platinum Sponsorship $2,500

  • Sponsorship of the Conference Opening Keynote Session (taking place on Wed., April 13). Includes sponsor acknowledgement on the tables, a half-page ad in the awards program and recognition during the keynote session.
  • One complimentary CAPIO membership.
  • Two complimentary full conference registrations (not including hotel costs).
  • Opportunity to present during one 75-minute conference session.
  • One 10’x20’ exhibit booth.
  • Sponsorship logo acknowledgement on conference signage, CAPIO’s Web site, in CAPIO’s “Communicator” newsletter, and Sponsor ribbon at conference.

Gold Sponsorship $1,500

  • Sponsorship of one CAPIO Conference Reception (Networking Receptions taking place in the evenings on Wed., April 13 or Thurs., April 14). Includes sponsor logo acknowledgement at entry to event and recognition during the reception.
  • One complimentary CAPIO membership.
  • One complimentary full conference registration (not including hotel costs).
  • One 10’x10’ exhibit booth.
  • Sponsorship logo acknowledgement on conference signage, CAPIO’s Web site, in CAPIO’s “Communicator” newsletter, and Sponsor ribbon at conference.

Silver Sponsorship $750

  • One complimentary full conference registration (not including hotel costs).
  • One 10’x10’ exhibit booth.
  • Sponsorship acknowledgement in awards program.
  • Sponsorship logo acknowledgement on conference signage, CAPIO’s Web site, in CAPIO’s “Communicator” newsletter, and Sponsor ribbon at conference.