Iowa’s excavators, underground utility-focused contractors, and other damage prevention stakeholders are invited to join us at the Jacobson Exhibition Center in Des Moines for the first state-wide Excavation Safety Summit, on January 29, 2026. Click the button above to join us for the ultimate experience!
Doors open at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 29.
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities
Exhibitor and sponsorship registration is now open! Click the "register" button above to view the available opportunities. If you have questions, please email IAevents@occinc.com.
Show off your skills and compete in the Excavator Rodeo at the Iowa Excavation Safety Summit! Top scorers will be awarded prizes. Confirm your interest when registering and stop by the Excavator Rodeo registration booth when you arrive at the summit to select your time to compete.
Participation will be offered on a first come, first serve basis the day of the summit. Subject to time slot availability.
The Excavator & Locator Achievement Awards recognize Iowa’s best partners in damage prevention for 2025. Now is your chance to give these professionals the recognition they deserve by nominating them. Nominations will open soon – please check back!
One excavator and one locate technician will each receive a plaque and $150 gift card presented at the Iowa Excavation Safety Summit on January 29, 2026.
