October 2-4, 2024

Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center

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Agenda

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Wednesday October 2, 2024

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

Speaker: DPC of Texas, Teravista Golf Club

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

Speaker: Ruben Mendez, Humphry & Samarang

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

Speaker: Bob Nighswonger, Utility Training Academy

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

Speaker: Dan Bigman, Bigman Geophysical

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

Speaker: Roger Cox, ACTS Now

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

Facilitator: Texas811 Training Dept., Texas811

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

Facilitator: Texas811 Training Dept., Texas811

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

Facilitator: Texas811 Training Dept., Texas811

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

Facilitator: Texas811 Training Dept., Texas811

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Summit Reception | 5:30 PM - 7:00 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

Speaker: Scott Wozniak, Swoz Consulting

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.

General Session TBD | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

 

One Call Representatives Panel | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

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

The changing environment of damage prevention (TX, AR, LA, NM).
An Answer to Damage Caused by No One Call Ticket | 11:00 AM - 11:50 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.

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
General Session | 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

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

 

Closing the Digital Divide – 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.
No More Excuses: How the Digital Revolution is Solving the Abandoned Line Challenge | 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Speaker: Linescape/3M session

This session will cover a case study of how the digital revolution helped one of the largest pipeline companies in the U.S. solve their challenges with abandoned lines and a look forward to the digital future of our industry.
EGW Session | 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Speaker: Wade Farr, EGW

Description: TBD
NUCA Session | 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Speaker: Doug Carlson, NUCA

Description: TBD
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

Details coming soon!

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

 

PHMSA Session | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Speaker: Jay Prothro, PHMSA

Description: TBD

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.

Leading Women of Damage Prevention | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Moderator: Shakheana Harrison – Ketha Molina, Texas811 /DPC of Texas

Description: TBD

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™.​
CAMO Session | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Speaker: Ed Landgraf, CAMO

 

Description: TBD
Door prizes and Grand Prize Give Away | 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM