Agenda

This session revolves around the importance of consistency and how best to utilize immediate feedback for continuous improvement. Understanding the value of branding can create successful relationships with your customers, your coworkers and other stakeholders.

Excavator Awareness of the Differences in Surrounding State's Dig Laws | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Panel Discussion: Cole Vanderlick, LA 811- Mike Gowen, AR 811 – Laura Harrison, NM 811 – Chris Stovall, TX811

If you’re excavating across state lines, you need to know the differences in each state’s dig law. Attend this session to understand the significant differences between surrounding states including Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico.

An Answer to Damage Caused by No One Call Ticket | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Speaker: Kyle Vanlandingham, Texas811 – Enrique Reyes, CenterPoint Energy

Texas811 and CenterPoint Energy are in the final stages of completing a proof-of-concept test, demonstrating the accuracy of a technology that can detect excavation activity in real-time allowing utilities to respond when an 811 ticket is not in place. The technology has been successfully utilized in other industries for years but is now ready to tackle the #1 issue in damage prevention.

Locate the UNLOCATABLES! - GIS Mapping is Key for Utility Damage Prevention | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Speaker: Santosh Saride, EnviroCal LLC (GeoCal Utility Solutions)

Attend this session to learn about the advanced technological developments to map an active, pressurized, and newly constructed pipeline without interrupting the service. Accurately locate buried pipelines with higher accuracy in terms of X and Y coordinates and Z (Depth). Provide measurements for both horizontal and vertical depth. Open platform data that can be seamlessly uploaded to any GIS database systems.

Mind Over Machinery - Protecting the most important asset in our industry | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Speaker: Daniel Radabaugh, Daniel Radabaugh

This session will focus on high-stress environments, isolation and separation, long and irregular hours, job insecurity (ever-changing industry), and the stigma around mental health.

Lunch Buffet with Awards | 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM

San Gabriel Ballroom F

DPC Board of directors – champion awards and introduction

Networking with Exhibitors | 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Closing the Digital Divide | 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Speaker: Andrea Pacheco & Lauren Weber, Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO)

An enlightening presentation by the Broadband Development Office (BDO), where they’ll share insights into their foundational background and guiding mission. During this session, you will learn about the innovative ways in which the BDO is leveraging both state and federal funds to roll out programs aimed at guaranteeing high-speed, reliable internet access to every resident of Texas. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand how these initiatives are set to transform connectivity across the state, fostering greater inclusion and accessibility for all.

Ultra Compact Controlled Drilling Technology in HDD | 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Speaker: Wade Farr & Donnie Beene, EGW

Description: The NANODRILL is the ultra-compact, remote-controlled directional drilling solution at the nano level. The NANODRILL has an adjustable entry angle and patented flexible drill rod. The flexible drill rods allow drilling companies the shortest possible bore shape and a bend radius as small as 6’. The NANODRILL with its short set-up time, minimal ground disturbance and easy operational features make it the new innovative solution for short or complex duct and pipe installations.

Pipeline Damage Prevention Program - FAQs, Reporting and Stats | 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Speaker: Ricardo Gamez, Railroad Commission of Texas

Description: Join this session to learn more about the Chapter 18 Rules and Pipeline Damage Prevention Program.

Texas811 Reception with Door Prizes | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join us in the Exhibit area for networking, food, drinks and door prizes you don’t want to miss!

Casino Night | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Friday October 4, 2024

Exhibit Hall - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Exhibit Hall

Claim Your Seat at the Table - Managing Safety Through Culture | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Speaker: James Cross, Energy Worldnet

This session will delve into the crucial role of cultivating a strong safety culture to ensure the integrity and reliability of utility systems. It will emphasize that safety culture extends beyond rules and procedures—it’s a collective mindset and behavior embedded within the organization, from top management to frontline workers. Through insightful examples and experiences, the session will explore how organizations can initiate and sustain a positive safety culture, enhancing overall safety performance and mitigating risks associated with utility operations

Damage Prevention & Effective Enforcement | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Speaker: Jay Prothro, PHMSA

Description: This information will focus on reminding stakeholders that excavation work/behaviors is governed by a related law, regulation, or best practice. Everyone needs to be held accountable to safe excavation practices, and that accountability is done, in part, by way of “effective enforcement.” We will also evaluate damage and enforcement data, and identify opportunities for damage prevention stakeholders to advance the safe excavation mission.

Importance of Complete and Accurate Maps (Panel) | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Moderator: Bob Bishop, PelicanCorp

The importance of clear and accurate maps. A panel with Sarah McTee – Texas811, Casey Thames – Western Midstream, Abraham Alpuerto – PelicanCorp. In this panel discussion about the importance of complete and accurate facility maps, learn how a team of different stakeholder groups aligned to deliver the best damage prevention results. Hear about the lifecycle of a facility mapping project, including the resources used and how data-driven damage reductions and process efficiencies were achieved.

OSHA Update | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Speaker: Casey Perkins, Enforcement Programs

Description: This presentation will cover the top ten hazards in construction, as well as regulatory changes that have been passed or are being proposed regarding recordkeeping, construction personal protective equipment and worker’s rights during an OSHA inspection.

Predictive Anayltics | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Speaker: John Christiansen – Sam Littrell, Texas811

Customized Solutions utilizes advanced technology to provide services that are customized to the needs of each Texas811 member. The innovative programs offered by Texas811 Customized Solutions are bringing you The Next Generation of Damage Prevention™.

MarineSafe811 – Protect Underwater Utilities & Pipelines | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Speaker: Ed Landgraf, CAMO

Description: MarineSafe811 program – this is a new program being launched in 2024 designed to be a one stop shop – Resource Center for marine pipeline safety, training, and resources. New Offshore Wind and challenges with the underwater construction, existing infrastructure planning, and engineering. Recent Baltimore Key Bridge collapse – hear some unknown facts about how an underwater gas pipeline impacted the events. Know the Regulations – Challenges & Successes with Marine 811 type Notifications. Will cover marine and offshore pipeline accidents and root causes. Overview of pipelines and infrastructure challenges for waterway expansion projects.

Agenda

Wednesday October 2, 2024

DPC of Texas Golf Tournament | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Competent Person Workshop | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Utility Locator Skills Enhancement Workshop | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Utility Mapping with GIS Training (AM)/ GPR Training (PM) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Damage Investigation Workshop | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Texas811 Portal Training | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Positive Response Training |11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Texas811 Portal Training | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Positive Response Training | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Summit Reception | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Thursday October 3, 2024

Welcome & Opening Remarks | 7:50 AM - 8:00 AM

Your Reputation is Your Brand | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM