Colorado 811 Damage Prevention Summit & Expo

Excavator Education Track

Field excavators, crew members, supervisors, foremen, contractors, and construction professionals—this track is built for you. Choose three of four sessions on the day of the event and gain practical, job-site-ready knowledge to help you excavate safely, work more efficiently, and stay compliant with Colorado requirements.

Designed for professionals involved in excavation activities, this track explores safe digging practices, trench safety fundamentals, the locate process, Positive Response, and strategies for preventing underground utility damage. Through real-world examples, case studies, and expert insights, attendees will strengthen coordination with locators and facility owners, improve their understanding of Colorado-specific regulations, and learn how to reduce risks that can lead to costly damages, project delays, and injuries.

Leave with actionable knowledge and increased confidence to protect your crew, your projects, and the underground infrastructure you work around every day.

Utility Members & Locators Education Track

Utility owners and operators, contract locators, damage prevention professionals, and others responsible for protecting underground infrastructure—this track is designed for you. Choose three of four sessions on the day of the event and gain practical insights to strengthen damage prevention efforts, improve collaboration across stakeholders, and support safe, efficient excavation throughout Colorado.

This track explores the responsibilities, processes, and best practices that help keep underground infrastructure protected and projects moving forward. Topics include Colorado standards and regulatory expectations, Positive Response, documentation and accountability, workplace safety, emerging technologies, and strategies for improving communication and coordination across the damage prevention process. Through expert-led discussions, real-world examples, and practical applications, attendees will gain a broader understanding of industry expectations and the tools available to support successful outcomes.

Pipeline Operators Education Track

Presented in partnership with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC), this track is designed for pipeline operators, integrity management professionals, utility owners and operators, compliance teams, and others responsible for pipeline safety and risk management. Choose three of four sessions on the day of the event and gain valuable insights into the regulations, partnerships, and best practices that help protect Colorado’s critical pipeline infrastructure.

Focused on the shared goal of preventing damage and enhancing public safety, this track explores state and federal regulatory requirements, risk management strategies, stakeholder communication, and lessons learned from real-world incidents. Through expert-led presentations and discussions, attendees will strengthen their understanding of compliance expectations, improve collaboration with excavators and locators, and learn practical approaches for reducing risk across their organizations.

Management & Professional Development Education Track

Supervisors, managers, team leads, operations and safety professionals, office staff, executives, and emerging leaders—this track is designed for those who support and lead damage prevention efforts from both the office and the field. Choose three of four sessions on the day of the event and gain practical strategies to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and drive better organizational performance.

Focused on the people and processes behind successful damage prevention programs, this track explores safety culture, workforce development, leadership, communication, and data-driven decision-making. Through expert-led discussions and real-world examples, attendees will learn how to build stronger teams, improve collaboration between field and office personnel, and create lasting operational improvements.

Leave with actionable tools, fresh perspectives, and proven strategies to enhance team performance, address workforce challenges, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.