Georgia 811 Damage Prevention Summit - Braselton
October 01, 2026
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Braselton Civic Center- Braselton, GA 30517
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM (ET)
Georgia 811 is pleased to offer a FREE day of damage prevention education and informational sessions at the Braselton Civic Center, 27 East Lake Dr., Braselton. This event is designed to bring together safe digging stakeholders for valuable training, industry updates and networking opportunities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions led by Georgia 811 representatives, ask questions and engage with industry vendors who will be onsite throughout the day. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration is limited to the first 400 attendees, so early registration is encouraged. Parking is FREE.
If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible by emailing Fbowen@georgia811.com
Agenda
Thursday, October 1
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast & Networking
Check in, visit our exhibitors and grab some breakfast.
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
Event Start
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome and Vendor Intros
Georgia 811 President and CEO Meghan Rafinski will open the summit with welcome remarks. Participating vendors will then provide brief introductions and overviews of their companies and products.
8:45 AM - 11:00 PM
8:45 AM - 11:00 PM
Georgia 811 Update (timeframe includes breaks)
Updates from GA811 leadership, an overview of current state and regional data trends, highlights of newly developed member best practices, and a preview of upcoming enhancements to the ticket portal. Other updates include the recent refresh of eRequest.
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Georgia 811 Update and Q & A (Continued)
Updates from GA811 leadership, an overview of current state and regional data trends, highlights of newly developed member best practices, and a preview of upcoming enhancements to the ticket portal. Other updates include the recent refresh of eRequest.
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Excavation Readiness
Participants will explore how readiness is defined, measured through locate response data and how improved readiness can reduce damages and improve communication between excavators and utility owners.
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Diamond Sponsor Spotlight: Atlanta Gas Light
Atlanta Gas light damage prevention update
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
LUNCH
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Best Practices for Locate Requests
This interactive session will focus on best practices for providing clear and accurate locate instructions. Explore how effective communication of dig site information can improve locate accuracy, reduce delays, and support safe excavation outcomes.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Excavator and Locator Panel
Experienced excavators and locators share perspectives on collaborations in the field, communication challenges and best practices to support efficient utility locating. Real world scenarios and lessons learned are discussed.
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
Event End
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Eastcom Demo- Locate Performance Management Technology
This optional hands-on demo introduces the LPM simulator, which uses VR technology and an RD8200 receiver training environment to help technicians practice locating buried utilities in a controlled, field-free setting.
Exhibitors
Tracer Electronicx-Vivax Metrotech Bronze
Tracer Electronics- Repair & calibration service ctr. and sales distributor for underground utility locating equipment. EM locators, GPR carts, water leak detection equipment, video pipe inspection systems. Vivax Metrotech supplier.
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Sponsors
DIAMOND LEVEL- $10,000
GOLD LEVEL- $5000
SILVER LEVEL $3500
BRONZE LEVEL $2500
Friends of Georgia 811 ($500)
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