2024 Conference Program

Thank you for joining us for the 2024 CAPIO Annual Conference! We look forward to your feedback through this survey. Each year your input helps us refine and improve the conference for future years. Enter your name at the end to be entered into a drawing for a shirt or branded gear from our new CAPIO Store! (20 winners), a book from Anne Bonney, or a chance for complimentary registration for the 2025 CAPIO Annual Conference (1 winner)

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* 1. How did you initially hear about the CAPIO Conference? (Select all that apply)

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* 2. How would you rate the overall conference program this year?

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Breakout Sessions
Overall Keynote Speakers
Networking Events
Welcome Reception
Open Evening/Restaurant Round-up
Awards Lunch & Program
Awards Dinner

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* 3. How would you rate the off-site tour of Coachella Valley Water District

Not Informative - would not attend again Fantastic - very informative
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* 4. Comments about the tour

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* 5. How would you rate the Opening General Session with Matt Abrahams (Think Faster, Talk Smarter)

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* 6. How would you rate the Tuesday CAPIO Awards Luncheon?

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* 7. How would you rate the Wednesday Keynote with Anne Bonney (Change Management)

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* 8. How would you rate the Wednesday EPIC Awards Dinner

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* 9. Will the information presented at this conference help you do your job better?

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* 10. Please rate the Monday breakout sessions you attended

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1:00 p.m. Developing a Smarter Outreach Campaign with Data Mapping Tools
1:00 p.m. San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: BallotMobile Traveling Voter Education Campaign
2:15 p.m. Community Fentanyl Awareness Campaign
2:15 p.m. The Power of the JiC - Managing Evolving Incidents
3:30 p.m. Bienvenidos a la Junta de Supervisores en español: How to engage residents through language inclusion.
3:30 p.m. How To Have More Influence On Your Agency's Decisions - While Earning More Respect For Your Communications Work

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* 11. What was your favorite session on Monday and why?

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* 12. What was your least favorite session on Monday and why?

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* 13. Please rate the Tuesday breakout sessions you attended

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8:00 a.m. Leverage CAPIO's Education and Development Opportunities to Elevate Your Career - Learn about the Certificate in Communications, APR, Upcoming Trainings and Events
8:00 a.m. So, You Came to the CAPIO Conference, Now What?
10:30 a.m. Strategic Evolution: Unlock Success with a Client-Centric Model for Your Communications Team
10:30 a.m. Navigating Polarizing Issues: City of Benicia's Journey Towards Effective Community Engagement
10:30 a.m. “Tune in Next Week!” Strategies for Creating a Multi-Episode Social Media Series
10:30 a.m. Atmospheric Rivers, Illegal labs, & Politics: A Perfect Storm of Crisis Communications
2:00 p.m. Let's Talk Trash: Why Every City Needs a Spokesworm
2:00 p.m. Practical Tips for Achieving Buy-In At All Levels of Authority
2:00 p.m. Enhancing Visual Narratives: Leveraging AI in Lightroom and Photoshop for Impactful Photography
2:00 p.m. Aces in their Places - A case study in building a successful communications plan.
3:30 p.m. Revitalizing Internal Engagement After the Pandemic
3:30 p.m. Podcasting & Broadcasting, Inside & Out
3:30 p.m. What the X? Adjusting Your Social Media Strategy in an Ever-changing Landscape
3:30 p.m. Mastering the Unexpected: Your Secret Weapons for Crisis Response
4:30 p.m. Regional Meeting (Northern CA)
4:30 p.m. Regional Meeting (Central CA)
4:30 p.m. Regional Meeting (Southern CA)

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* 14. What was your favorite session and why?

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* 15. What was your least favorite session and why?

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* 16. Please rate the Wednesday breakout sessions you attended

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8:15 a.m. - Incorporating AI into the Graphic Design Process
8:15 a.m. - Learning Lab Part I: Emergency Video Lab: Using Video From the JIC/EOC During a Disaster
8:15 a.m. - Learning Lab Part I: The Perfect Press Conference
9:30 a.m. - Sparking Solutions: Strategies for Effective Wildfire Prevention Messaging
9:30 a.m. - Learning Lab Part II: Emergency Video Lab: Using Video From the JIC/EOC During a Disaster
9:30 a.m. - Learning Lab Part II: The Perfect Press Conference
10:45 a.m. - Protecting Citizens Against Climate Disasters
10:45 a.m. - Internal Communications: Break out of old cycles and shake things up to increase internal engagement and awareness.
10:45 a.m. - From the Gilroy Garlic Festival to the Maine Manhunt: How to Manage Prolonged Crisis Communications with a Small Team
10:45 a.m. - Mastering Media Magic: Elevating Your Earned News Coverage
2:15 p.m. - Cultivating Your Leadership as a PR Pro
2:15 p.m. - Empowering Your Team: Cultivating a Courageous Culture Through Internal Communication
2:15 p.m. - Mastering Your Brands Impact: Tips and Tools for Elevating Your Agency’s Storytelling
2:15 p.m. - Growing Ambassadors Through a Citizens Academy
3:45 p.m. - End Zone Excellence: How to Score Big Communication Wins with Policymakers and Leadership
3:45 p.m. - Are you ready for it? Swifty strategies for spellbinding storytelling
3:45 p.m. - Use statistical analysis – aka customer surveys – to build, direct, manage, and measure your communication efforts
3:45 p.m. - Public Relations and the Ethical Triangle

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* 17. What was your favorite session and why?

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* 18. What was your least favorite session and why?

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* 19. Please rate the Thursday breakout sessions you attended

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9 a.m. Communication Axioms for Winning
9 a.m. From prep to damage control on First Amendment Audits
10:15 a.m. CAPIO Listening Session
10:15 a.m. Providing More Access: Virtual Tours Help Serve a Large & Diverse Service Area

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* 20. What was your favorite session and why?

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* 21. What was your least favorite session and why?

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* 22. Comments or Feedback on Thursday's sessions

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* 23. Do you find value in CAPIO offering breakfast and a closing workshop on the final morning?

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* 24. On the conference schedule, how do you feel about the following:

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Length of sessions
Length of time between sessions
Amount of time dedicated to exhibitor networking
Amount of time dedicated to evening networking

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