2026 NDPIO Conference
2026 NDPIO Training Conference
The North Dakota Public Information Officer Association (NDPIO) invites communicators from across the region to attend the 2026 NDPIO Training Conference, a multi-day professional development opportunity focused on strengthening communication skills in today’s fast-paced public sector environment.
📅 Dates: July 13–15, 2026
📍 Location: Bismarck State College
👥 Who Should Attend: Open to all communicators - no PIO title required
Registration & Pricing
Early Bird Rates (through July 2):
$109 – NDPIO Members*
$129 – Non-Members
Regular Rates (after July 2):
$139 – NDPIO Members*
$159 – Non-Members
*A discount code will be emailed when registration opens.
Call for Speakers
NDPIO is seeking engaging presenters to share practical knowledge, real-world experience, and innovative ideas at the 2026 NDPIO Training Conference.
We welcome proposals from professionals with experience in:
Public Information & Crisis Communication
Media Relations & Messaging
Strategic Communication & Community Engagement
Presenters may represent education, government, public safety, healthcare, or related public-facing fields. Both experienced and first-time presenters are encouraged to apply.
Complete the form to submit your presentation proposal.
Golden Gov Award
The NDPIO Golden Gov award will be presented to an extraordinary individual who showcases exceptional abilities, skills and talents in elevating their government organization’s communications and fostering success in public engagement.
Do you know someone who exemplifies exceptional communication skills, understanding the true value of communications and marketing? Has a colleague or yourself made a remarkable impact for fellow staff members or other government communicators at the local, state, tribal or federal levels? It’s time to recognize their outstanding contributions by nominating them for the prestigious NDPIO Golden Gov award!
Just complete the nomination form by April 30 (it’s short and sweet!) and share why your nominee deserves this recognition. We will then follow-up in May with all of our nominees for them to submit examples of their work to be presented to our panel of judges. The NDPIO Golden Gov award will be presented at our Annual Training Conference July 13-15.
