Mar 13, 2026
El Paso County Excavator Breakfast
When: Friday, March 13, 2026
Where: Colorado Springs Marriott, Colorado Springs - 5580 Tech Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Registration: $15
Start your day with a delicious breakfast while exploring our expo space, featuring sponsor booths and networking opportunities—all while we celebrate 40 years of damage prevention in Colorado. Seats are limited, so register now to reserve your spot.
After breakfast, take part in our featured education session: Positive Response for Boots on the Ground. Designed for excavators and field crews, this session highlights the importance of Positive Response for excavation safety. Learn about new Exactix Ticketing System features, effective methods for checking and verifying responses, proper documentation, locator responsibilities, and how to address errors and unmarked lines.
Next, join former law enforcement officer John Brix to learn about the Critical Mass of Risk, which explores how work culture and team dynamics influence risk tolerance and how that tolerance, if misguided, can lead to poor safety decisions or shortcuts that don't align with best practices or company expectations.
This event is your chance to connect, learn, and win exciting prizes alongside industry peers!
For individual registration, please complete the form below.
Bringing your crew? We also offer group registration—simply click here to get started.
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Partner with Colorado 811 to champion safety and drive education across the state! Sponsoring this event puts your brand in front of top industry leaders and decision makers, spotlighting your commitment to damage prevention. Connect, influence, and make a lasting impact alongside the most engaged professionals in Colorado.
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Keynote Speaker
A globally recognized authority on subconscious influence and human potential, John Brix specializes in aligning organizational culture with peak performance goals. By leveraging his "The Power of Don't" methodology, John provides practical "mind hacks" that access the subconscious drivers behind 99% of human behavior, leading to immediate increases in productivity, morale, and emotional intelligence. His work has been instrumental in transforming work safety tolerances and shifting corporate cultures to meet the specific strategic objectives of his clients. John presents globally and serves as a high-level consultant for the world’s largest tech firms, major oil and gas corporations, and America’s leading construction companies.
Education Presentation: Positive Response for Boots on the Ground
This session educates excavators and field crews on the critical role of Positive Response in excavation safety, the latest features of the Colorado 811 Exactix Ticketing System, and practical steps for checking, accessing, and verifying Positive Response before and during fieldwork. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge of documentation standards, locator responsibilities, and error handling and unmarked lines to ensure safety and compliance.
