June 25-27, 2024

Embassy Suites,
Lexington

Agenda

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Tuesday June 25, 2024

Damage Investigation Workshop | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Add-on Workshop additional cost: $150

For details, see Workshops page.

Utility Locator Skills Enhancement Workshop | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Add-on Workshop additional cost: $250

For details, see Workshops page.

Competent Person Workshop | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Add-on Workshop additional cost: $125

For details, see Workshops page.

Summit Golf Outing | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Cherry Blossom Golf Course
For details, see Golf page.
Utility Mapping with GIS Training | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Add-on Workshop additional cost: $150

For details, see Workshops page.

Kentucky 811 Reception | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Located in the Exhibit area, with networking, food and drinks for all.

Wednesday June 26, 2024

Welcome & Kentucky 811 Annual Meeting | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Speaker: Tim Vaughn, Kentucky 811

This session is KY811’s annual meeting and includes a general overview of programs initiated by Kentucky 811. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this session.

Your Reputation is Your Brand | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Speaker: Scott Wozniak, Swoz Consulting

This session revolves around the importance of consistency and how best to utilize immediate feedback for continuous improvement.  Understanding the value of branding can create successful relationships for your customers, your coworkers and other stakeholders.

Paradigm Session | 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Speaker: Steve Roberts, Paradigm

TBD

Kentucky Rural Water Session | 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Speaker: TBD 

TBD

Communication Errors: Tips to Avoid 10 Common Communication Mistakes to Prevent Disputes and Damage Claims | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Speaker: Denise Motta, GRSM

Construction projects have a lot of moving parts and various forms of communication. There are common mistakes made by project members who might not recognize the legal significance of what is being conveyed through the communication.  This presentation will address 10 common communication mistakes, how to avoid them, and how the mistakes may lead to disputes or increased damages claims. The goal of this presentation is to provide best practices for construction project teams and management to limit risk and exposure.
Drone Technology | 11:00 AM - 11:50 PM

Speaker: TBD

 

TBD
Lunch | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking with Exhibitors | 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Crisis Communication: Command the Narrative | 1:50 PM - 2:40 PM

Speaker: Angela Billingsly, The Virago Circle

Description TBD
Legislative Roundtable Discussion | 2:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Moderator: Tim Vaughn, Kentucky 811

Description TBD
Summit Reception / Door Prizes | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us in the Exhibit area for networking, food, drinks and door prizes you don’t want to miss!

Thursday June 27, 2024

Economic Development & Infrastructure | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Speaker: Rocky Adkins, Chief of Staff of the Governor

Description TBD
The Damage Prevention Institute's role in the CGA goal of 50 in 5 | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Speaker: Sam Hall, Damage Prevention Institute

Attend this session to learn more about the DPI and its goal of taking the industry to the next level by utilizing data and statistics to generate powerful insights and efficiencies that will reduce the rate of damages to buried infrastructure and how you can be involved.
Wrap Up of the Summit/ Door Prizes | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Speaker: Time Vaughn, Kentucky 811

TBD

Lunch for OCC Software Summit | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
This meal is only for those staying for the Software Summit.

OCC Software Summit | 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM