Thank You To Those That Attended The 2025 Annual Conference! Below you’ll find some of the PowerPoints provided by the presenters, as well as an archived version of the 2025 Annual Conference Page.
2025 Presentations
Archived 2025 Conference Page
Dates: September 22-24, 2025
Venue: Courtyard by Marriott, St. George, UT
Registration: The 2025 Utah PIO Conference is currently at full capacity, and we are not accepting additional registrations at this time.
Cost: $300 early bird; $325 regular; $350 late registration – plus taxes and fees
Sponsorships: The Utah PIO Association is committed to keeping our conference rates affordable. To help achieve this, we offer sponsorship opportunities ranging from $500 to $2,000. We also accept in-kind donations. View our Sponsorship Letter to learn more about how a business can support our event.
Join your fellow public information officers and communicators from across Utah for a one-of-a-kind conference built on connection, collaboration, and community. This is more than just another training—it’s a chance to sharpen your skills, swap stories, grow your network, and get ready for the ever-changing world of public communication. We’re all in this together, and this conference is where we lift each other up.
Does your employer require a justification letter before approving your conference attendance? We’ve made it easy. Download the 2025 Utah PIO Conference Justification Flyer below to help you explain the value of attending, including how the conference will strengthen your skills, expand your network, and bring practical tools back to your team.
This flyer outlines the benefits and highlights how attending the Utah PIO Conference directly supports your agency’s goals, making it simple to secure approval to join us this fall.
Sneak Peek at Sessions:
- Lessons Learned From Helene: 5 Things To Do Now Before the Disaster Hits
- How Springfield, Ohio Was Thrust into the National Spotlight Amid Political Theatre
- A terrorist attack, historic snowfall, Super Bowl, and record-breaking Mardi Gras: How the first three months of 2025 challenged Louisiana PIOs
- Precision and Protocol: Communicating Under Extreme Scrutiny (Utah Department of Corrections)
- AI in Crisis Communication: Navigating Ethical Challenges When Every Second Counts
Plus: Canva tips, storytelling, stagecraft for press conferences, AI productivity and policies, accessibility rules, strategic planning, and more!
Who Should Attend?
PIOs, government communicators, emergency management personnel, and anyone involved in public outreach and media relations.
Important Information
- Conference registration opens in July 2025. Stay tuned for details!
- Hotels: Hotels will book up fast! We recommend reserving your accommodation early. The negotiated room rate is $110 per night.
- Courtyard by Marriott / Townplace Suites: 435-986-9955 Click to book online
- Hampton Inn: 435-652-1200 (Ask for Tina Trude) Click to book online
Make a Difference: Join the Conference Planning Committee!
Help shape the agenda for one of the nation’s premier PIO gatherings by joining the Conference Planning Committee! As a member, you’ll connect with PIOs from every corner of Utah, collaborate across agencies and sectors, and have a direct say in selecting and shaping sessions for the 3rd largest PIO Conference in the country.
It’s a hands-on way to serve government communicators statewide while gaining fresh ideas, practical tools, and a crew that truly understands your needs and pain points. If you’re looking for meaningful professional growth, and an amazing support network that has your back, this is your team. Join us!
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
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Thank You to our Raffle and Door Prize Donors!
Some 2024 PIO Conference Highlights!
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