CAPIO—Are you ready to Make Waves?
Early bird pricing ends March 6!

We can’t wait to welcome you to sunny San Diego, May 11–14, 2026 for the California Association of Public Information Officials’ 2026 Annual Conference. Our agenda is packed with amazing sessions and registering by March 6 ensures you the best pricing!

This is your opportunity to showcase your work, connect with colleagues from across the state, and learn from industry experts leading the way in public sector communications. Dive into sessions covering media relations, strategic communications, social media, emergency response, branding, emerging technologies (hello, AI!), analytics, public speaking and more.

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Learn the Secret Sauce of Strategic Communications | RPIE

So Cal Training Opportunity

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2026-03-06

Early Bird Pricing Ends - CAPIO Annual Conference Registration

March 6, 2026

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2026-03-11T08:00 2026-03-11T17:00

Learn the Secret Sauce of Strategic Communications | RPIE

Central Cal Training Opportunity

8:00am - 5:00pm

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2026-03-11T09:00 2026-03-11T12:00

CAPIO familiarization tour: LEED-ing by Design – Sunnyvale’s City Hall & Emergency Operations Center

Nor Cal Tour Opportunity

9:00am - 12:00pm

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2026-03-12T10:00 2026-03-12T11:00

Future-Proof Your Strategy: 2026 Digital Engagement Trends

10:00am - 11:00am

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2026-03-12T10:30 2026-03-12T12:00

When the Unthinkable Happens: Engaging Communities the Minutes, Hours and Days After a Major Emergency

CAPIO Members Palm Springs Event

10:30am - 12:00pm

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News February 11, 2026

Call for Nominations for CAPIO’s Special Awards
Deadline: February 27, 2026

Nominations are now open for CAPIO’s annual special awards!

CAPIO’s special recognitions are awarded annually to celebrate the work done by individuals who are shining in the government communications field. These awards will be presented in person at our CAPIO 2026 Annual Conference in May at the Town and Country in San Diego during our EPIC Awards Dinner.

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2026-2028 Board of Directors nominations now open

Would you like to be more involved with CAPIO? Be a Board Member! Volunteers are needed to serve on CAPIO’s 2026-2028 Board of Directors. Your expertise and experience is needed to help guide CAPIO into another great year!

How to Apply

Click here for the 2026-2028 Board of Directors nomination form. To nominate yourself, log-in with your member password first. A brief description of each open position is provided on the form. Board meetings are held monthly via conference call and in person twice a year.

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Do you have your CAPIO’s gear yet? T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts in a variety of colors and looks are now available. Items typically arrive in about 7 business days.

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Learn the Secret Sauce of Strategic Communications | RPIE

Early Bird Pricing Ends - CAPIO Annual Conference Registration

Learn the Secret Sauce of Strategic Communications | RPIE

CAPIO familiarization tour: LEED-ing by Design – Sunnyvale’s City Hall & Emergency Operations Center

Future-Proof Your Strategy: 2026 Digital Engagement Trends

When the Unthinkable Happens: Engaging Communities the Minutes, Hours and Days After a Major Emergency

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Call for Nominations for CAPIO’s Special Awards
Deadline: February 27, 2026

Homepage news section: member image

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CAPIO Branded Gear Shop
Shirts, sweatshirts, polos and more!

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