USA North 811 Safety Summit

USA North 811 is excited to announce our first-ever Safety Summit, a free, two-day damage prevention education event for excavators and utility members.

Join us on the ground floor of the first regional damage prevention event for Northern California and Nevada! The 2026 USA North 811 Safety Summit brings together excavators, utility members, and industry partners for two days of learning, connection, and collaboration focused on advancing damage prevention. The event also includes complimentary light breakfast and lunch on Tuesday.


Why Attend Whether you're in the field every day or supporting damage prevention efforts at a strategic level, the Safety Summit is designed to deliver value through:

  • Educational sessions on damage prevention and safe excavation practices
  • Insights from industry experts and leaders
  • Opportunities to connect with peers across the 811 community
  • Discussions focused on improving safety, communication, and efficiency

Who Should Attend

  • Excavators and contractors
  • Utility operators
  • Locators
  • Municipal and public works professionals
  • Engineers, project managers, and industry stakeholders

Stay Tuned for More Details

Additional information will be added in the coming weeks, including:

  • Session details
  • Networking events and activities
  • Hotel accommodations and travel details

Interested in Sponsoring or Exhibiting?

Email rebecca.krause@usan.org to learn more about available opportunities.

Agenda

Monday, August 10
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Receive your Safety Summit materials, explore exhibitor booths, and network with industry peers! You must check in to receive your A's Rooftop ticket, if reserved.
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us for a networking event at the Athletics game Monday evening, where we’ll have a reserved rooftop space and light refreshments. Tickets are complimentary but very limited and are available to reserve during conference registration.
Tuesday, August 11
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Damage prevention is a shared responsibility. Drawing on lessons from major incidents, Steve Cleaver explores how stronger partnerships, better communication, and proactive risk management can move organizations beyond compliance to safer outcomes.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
One panel, three perspectives, and a live Q&A that could change the way you see everyone else's role in damage prevention.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
This session will provide an overview of the Board and its work to improve public and worker safety and cover regulatory updates that impact excavation stakeholders statewide.
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
The NULCA whitepapers diagnose root causes rather than complaining about symptoms. We are professionals working to fix the system.
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
You know to call 811 before you dig - now learn what happens next. Discover how the national one-call system and USA North work together to support safe excavation.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM

Sponsors

Diamond Sponsor
Registration Sponsor
Session Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Breakfast Sponsor
Coffee Break Sponsor
Exhibiting Sponsor

Location

Location: California Natural Resource Agency Building, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

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Event Parking

The California Natural Resources Agency does not provide dedicated event parking. Fortunately, downtown Sacramento offers a variety of nearby parking options, including metered street parking and public garages. We recommend planning ahead and reserving parking before your visit, particularly during weekday business hours when demand may be higher.

These sites all offer options to find and reserve parking before the event:

SpotHero: SpotHero Parking Reservations

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SacPass (operated by the City of Sacramento): Daily Commuter Parking Reservations (SacPass) | City of Sacramento