Annual Conference
2026 CAPIO Annual Conference – San Diego
Early Bird Pricing through March 6
Registration Deadline April 27
Our annual conference brings together California’s top experts in our field to discuss current trends, best practices and case studies in areas including media relations, strategic communications, social media, emergency response, branding, emerging technologies, analytics, public speaking and much more.
Event Location:
Town & Country San
Diego
500 Hotel Circle
North San Diego, CA 92108
CAPIO Annual Partner Opportunities now open for 2026
Year round benefits!
CAPIO invites our affiliate members to join us as a CAPIO Annual Partner for the 2026 calendar year. Annual partners not only receive benefits and recognition at our annual conference but through visibility opportunities throughout the year. CAPIO’s 1,100+ members represent cities, counties, special districts, state agencies, and school districts.
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.