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 was emailed to all NDPIO members
Hotel Information:
NDPIO got a small room block at the Home 2 Suites with limited number of rooms available for the state rate. The Bismarck/Mandan CVB has provided us with a website with available hotels and rates.
Interested in sponsoring this years conference?
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Join us for a night of fun and baseball as NDPIO has secured a limited number of tickets (25) to the Bismarck Larks Northwoods League baseball game on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The game starts at 6:35 pm at Bismarck Municipal Field. Our tickets are on the Cloverdale Party Deck where your ticket includes access to their ballpark buffet and 3 experience tabs that can be used around the park.
Thank you to our friends at FlashVote for helping to make this event possible.
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.
