Georgia 811 Damage Prevention Summit - Braselton
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Georgia 811 Damage Prevention Summit - Braselton

Georgia 811 Damage Prevention Summit - Braselton

October 01, 2026  ·  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.
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 - 3:30 PM
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Eastcom Demo- Locate Performance Management Technology (Optional)
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

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Sponsors

DIAMOND LEVEL- $10,000
GOLD LEVEL- $5000
BRONZE LEVEL $2500
Friends of Georgia 811 ($500)

ATTENDEES

A total of 87 people have registered so far. The following 87 have opted to share their information.

Aaron Benevides
Alberto Cintron
Alejandra Frutos
Allan Pittman
Amanda Banks
Andy Kelenfy
Aries Estrada
Baldwin Pemberton
Barry Murray
Becky Kinsey
Blake Chitwood
Bradley Sorrells
Brandon Barbella
Brandon Thornhill
Brendan Cote
Brett Brugh
Brian Crane
Brian Gilliam
Brian Wiley
Brooke Young
Cedrick Buchannon
Chang Woo
Chelsea Patterson
Chris Friel
Chris West
Christine Smith
Christopher Cantrell
Christopher Holdorf
Connie Nutt
Connor Taylor
Dezaree Thomas
Dillon Green
Don Terry Jr
Dorrie Dorsey
Dusty Wilkins
Eric Hedden
Garrett Burch
Hannah Dockery
Hilmar McGaha
Holly Files
Hunt Rogers
Jason Tindell
Jessica Baker
John Burns
Joshia Jackson
Joshua Strack
Jushad Gee
KATELEE WHEELER
Kelly Holl
Kyle Kissmann
Latania Webster
Lisa Westmorland
Mandy Von Hoven
Maurice Walker
Megan Estes
MELINDA BUTLER
Michael Jett
Michelle Madding
MR. LONNIE ROBINSON
NaRoya Alexander
Neal Mala
Nicholas Cox
Nick Kaleta
Olin Dillard
OTANIA JENKINS
Parker Bray
Rachel Feener
Rick Bell
Rob Holbrook
robbie Johnson
Robert Walters
ROBERT MURPHY
Roy Rogers
Salie Johnson
Scott Browning
Scott Grover
Shannon Walz
Steve McDaniel
Steven Vickery
Teresa Hymel
Terri S. Rosamond
Tim Abercrombie
Tim Holland
Timothy Day
Tina Brownlee
Victor Rhodes
William Chandler

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Location

Location: Braselton Civic Center- Braselton, GA 30517, 27 East Lake Dr., Braselton, GA 30517