Annual Conference
CAPIO—Are you ready to Make Waves?
Registration is now open for the 2026 conference
Registration is officially open for the California Association of Public Information Officials’ 2026 Annual Conference, and we can’t wait to welcome you to sunny San Diego, May 11–14, 2026!
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.
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.
2026 CAPIO Annual Conference – San Diego
Registration is now open!
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