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Central Coast Weather Outlook, Past El Niño Impacts Workshop
Interactive Workshop free for CAPIO Members
Join National Weather Service’s Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Todd Hall, for an insider look at the Central Coast weather outlook, past El Niño impacts, and what today’s watches and warnings really mean. Then take part in an interactive workshop where PIOs turn technical forecasts into clear public messaging and leave with ready‑to‑use messages and practical takeaways to boost community preparedness. The event will be held October 21 from 9 a.m. – noon at the Santa Barbara County Emergency Operations Center, 4408 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.
Partner Spotlight
Free Webinar featuring our CAPIO Annual Partners Revize
Are you seeking solutions to take the load off of your staff in 2027? Learn more about how our CAPIO Annual Partners can assist you on your upcoming projects or technology through this free informational webinar.
This informative webinar will be just 30 minutes long – with 15 minutes for each partner to share key information about their platform or service for government agencies.
Partner Spotlight
Free Webinar featuring our CAPIO Annual Partners Tripepi Smith, CivicPlus, and Revize
Are you seeking solutions to take the load off of your staff in 2027? Learn more about how our CAPIO Annual Partners can assist you on your upcoming projects or technology through this free informational webinar.
This informative webinar will be just 30 minutes long – with 15 minutes for each partner to share key information about their platform or service for government agencies.
Basic AI Upskilling: What to Consider When Creating Your Custom GPT Using OpenAI ChatGPT
Power Lunch Webinar
Discover how the City of San José is helping staff harness artificial intelligence to work smarter and serve residents better. This introductory session distills key lessons from the AI Upskilling Program, a partnership with San José State University designed to build employees’ understanding and confidence in using Generative AI (GenAI). You’ll learn the basic principles behind creating your own custom GPT: what to consider before building, how to align your tool with your department’s needs, and an example of a City-created GPT that helps staff save time on everyday tasks.
Credibility by Design: Leading with Trust in an Age of Scrutiny
Credibility is no longer assumed because it is now evaluated in real time. Every word, delay, and mistake gets screenshotted and shared before the context catches up. Trust is shaped not only by what an organization says, but especially by what you do and how well, quickly and consistently you handle your issues.
Ask Me Anything: From Communications to Leadership
Nor Cal Region CAPIO Member Opportunity
Where can a career in communications take you? Sometimes, all the way to the executive suite.
Join CAPIO’s Northern California Region for a candid virtual conversation with public-sector leaders whose careers demonstrate how communications experience can become a foundation for broader leadership.
Basic AI Upskilling: What to Consider When Creating Your Custom GPT Using OpenAI ChatGPT
Power Lunch Webinar
Discover how the City of San José is helping staff harness artificial intelligence to work smarter and serve residents better. This introductory session distills key lessons from the AI Upskilling Program, a partnership with San José State University designed to build employees’ understanding and confidence in using Generative AI (GenAI). You’ll learn the basic principles behind creating your own custom GPT: what to consider before building, how to align your tool with your department’s needs, and an example of a City-created GPT that helps staff save time on everyday tasks.
Government Experience Virtual Summit -AI, Engagement & Trust in the Digital Era
Webinar with Annual Partner Granicus
Artificial intelligence is creating new possibilities across government, but measurable outcomes require more than technology alone.
Join government leaders and industry experts at the Government Experience Virtual Summit on Thursday, September 17 to explore how agencies are improving service delivery, increasing efficiency, and strengthening resident trust through better experiences.
On-Camera Training
In Person – Southern CA
CAPIO Members Exclusive - Newport Beach Area
Are you new to the PIO field, or getting more media calls for a specific issue or pending crisis of confidence? Maybe you’re a seasoned communicator but want to hone your skills. CAPIO is offering a limited number of free, personalized one-hour, in-person training sessions from veteran practitioner Scott Summerfield of SAE Communications.
On-Camera Training
In Person – Northern CA
CAPIO Members Exclusive - Sacramento Area
Are you new to the PIO field, or getting more media calls for a specific issue or pending crisis of confidence? Maybe you’re a seasoned communicator but want to hone your skills. CAPIO is offering a limited number of free, personalized one-hour, in-person training sessions from veteran practitioner Scott Summerfield of SAE Communications.
Central CA Website Accessibility – Building a Bridge for Everyone
Virtual Opportunity for CAPIO Members and Non-Members
Virtual Educational and Networking Opportunity for Central Ca
CAPIO Elevate Kickoff Meeting
Virtual Informational Meeting
Join us for the CAPIO Elevate kickoff meeting! This introductory session will provide an overview of the new program, opportunities for involvement and a chance to connect with fellow early-career public sector communication professionals from across California.
Developing an AI Policy: A Communications-First Approach
Presented by CAPIO and ACWA
AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday operations in public agencies, creating new opportunities as well as new questions around governance, transparency, and public trust. As agencies explore AI tools for content creation, research, customer service, and internal operations, many are finding that a clear policy is essential to ensure responsible and consistent use.
Summer Social: Short-Form Video Storytelling for Public Agencies
Presented by CAPIO and Government Social Media
Short-form video is one of the fastest-growing ways public agencies share information and connect with their communities. Platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts offer new opportunities to expand reach and present government information in clear, engaging ways.
Your First Audience: Building Culture Through Internal Communication
Power Lunch Webinar
Strong communication starts from within.
When public agencies focus on building trust, attention is often directed toward residents, stakeholders and the media. Yet some of the most important communication efforts happen inside the organization itself. Employees shape workplace culture, serve as ambassadors of the agency’s brand and play a critical role in how effectively information reaches the community.
Digital Advertising for Public Agencies: What You Need to Know
Digital advertising is one of the most requested skills among public-sector communicators, and one of the least understood. From programmatic display to social media to YouTube, the digital landscape offers a range of options that can be powerful tools for public engagement. But with so many platforms, vendors, and varying price points, it can be difficult to know where to start or how to evaluate what you’re getting.
Join PRSA CCC for an evening of networking and baseball at PR IN THE PARK!
Sacramento Rivercats Game
PRSA formally invites the CAPIO members to our PRSA Summer Mixer on June 25th! The entire beer garden is reserved for us to mix, mingle, eat a hot dog – and have a cold beer of course.
All are welcome — whether you are a PRSA member or part of CAPIO, AAF, AMA, Capitol Creative Alliance, the Sacramento Press Club, or simply have an interest in PR, communications, or marketing!
Summer Social: Short-Form Video Storytelling for Public Agencies
Presented by CAPIO and Government Social Media
Short-form video is one of the fastest-growing ways public agencies share information and connect with their communities. Platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts offer new opportunities to expand reach and present government information in clear, engaging ways.
Communicating California’s Nonfunctional Turf Law (AB 1572): Tools, Messaging, and Resources for Public Agencies
Power Lunch Webinar
California’s Nonfunctional Turf Law (AB 1572) marks a major shift in how public agencies, businesses, HOAs, and institutions use water, and effective communication is essential to its successful implementation.
In this one-hour webinar, CalWEP (California Water Efficiency Partnership) will guide public-sector communicators through a practical, easy-to-use toolkit designed to help agencies clearly explain AB 1572, reduce confusion, and support community compliance.
CAPIO Adobe Express + Acrobat Studio CoLab
Hosted by Adobe (So Cal)
Join Adobe for this exclusive CAPIO training on both Adobe Express and Acrobat Studio. The morning session will focus on Adobe Express and the afternoon session will focus on Acrobat Studio / AI Assistant.