2026 Tri-State Dig Safe Excavator Training
April 21 - 4, 2026
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Malibu Jack's
8:30 AM - 4:48 PM (ET)
Don't miss the highly anticipated Tri-State Dig Safe Excavator Training, presented by Kentucky 811, OHIO811 and West Virginia 811. On April 21, 2026, we'll be gathering for the ultimate training in damage prevention at no cost to. you. Continue to check back for additional details. Click the button above to register as an attendee or to sponsor this event!
Doors Open/Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.
Training Start: 8:30 a.m.
Lunch Served and Training End: 1:00 p.m.
Sponsor the most exciting excavator training in the tri-state area! We're offering three sponsorship levels for organizations to make an impact:
- $1,500 Dig-In Sponsorship
- $1,000 First-Scoop Sponsorship
- $500 Groundbreaker Sponsorship
Click the button above to learn more and become a sponsor!
Agenda
Saturday, April 4
4:48 PM
4:48 PM
Event End
Tuesday, April 21
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration and Breakfast
Get registered and have breakfast! Be ready to learn!
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
Event Start
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening Session
We will kick off the day with a brief overview of underground damage prevention. Attendees will be assigned to Group 1, Group 2, or Group 3 and given instructions for the round-robin rotations.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Round Robin Rotation 1
Participants break into their assigned groups. Each group will attend one state-focused session — KY811, OHIO811, or WV811 — covering laws, best practices, and key compliance differences contractors need to understand when working across borders.
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Breaktime!
Stretch your legs - check your email - get more coffee!
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Round Robin Rotation 2
Groups rotate to their next state session. Discussions continue around notification requirements, locate timelines, markings, enforcement perspectives, and real-world jobsite challenges.
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Breaktime!
Check more emails - get more drinks - make calls you didn't make the first break!
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Round Robin Session 3
Final rotation ensures every attendee completes all three state sessions — one focused on Kentucky, one on Ohio, and one on West Virginia — providing a full picture of tri-state excavation requirements.
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Closing Discussion, Q&A and Lunch!
All groups reconvene for key takeaways, open discussion, and an opportunity to connect directly with 811 representatives and regulatory partners. Lunch will be provided, as well, so you can finish your day equipped with new knowledge!
