Global ESC Education

Sessions & Summits

Educational sessions are offered by professional speakers and industry experts who share their time and experience to increase industry knowledge on damage prevention, public awareness, and other related topics. In addition, interactive industry-focused summits impanel industry leaders to address major issues and explore potential solutions. Conference registration required to participate in all education sessions and summits.

Conference Sessions

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Speaker:

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Day:

Session	Speaker	Track	Day	Start Time	End Time
Electric Safety Summit	Moderator: Cliff Meidl	electric
Fiber Optic Asset Protection Summit	Moderator: Christopher McDermott, AT&T Panelist: Andrea Stainback, Lumen George Kemp, MetroNet	telecommunications
Notification Center Summit	Moderator: Bruce Campbell, MISS DIG 811 / FNCA	notification
Water & Sewer Infrastructure Protection Summit		water / sewer
Pipeline Safety & Awareness Summit	Moderator: Kesley Tweed, PAPA	gas & oil
Excavator Perspective Summit	Moderator: Jerry Hoover, Badger Daylighting	excavator / contractor
Global Locate Summit	Moderator: Ron Peterson, Nulca	locate
Power of Don’t: Communication and Leadership Excellence	John Brix, Professional Speaker	all
The RAS System	John Brix, Professional Speaker
Critical Mass of Risk	John Brix, Professional Speaker
RP1162	Terri Larson, Larson Communications	gas & oil
Two Confined Space Standards – Which one is for you?	Bruce Magee, United Rentals	excavator / contractor
1st Amendment Audits	Jim Willis, In-Dev Tactical	all
De-Escalating Volatile Situations in the Field	Jim Willis, In-Dev Tactical	excavator / contractor
Believe in Safety	Brandon Schroeder, Believe in Safety, LLC	electric	Wednesday	1:00 PM	1:50 PM
Leading Women of Damage Prevention	Ketha Molina, Texas811 Jennifer Pratt, Damage Prevention Council of Texas	all
Bedrock Mapping Study with GPR and Geospatial Mapping Techniques	David Acosta, CSTi Joey Gallegos, CSTi John Gallegos, CSTi	GPR
GPR Technology in Support of Search and Rescue Operations for Victims in the Earthquake of September 19, 2017 in Mexico	Alejandra Vera, INSET	GPR
Strategies to Consider for Reducing Update Tickets	Susan Bohl, OKIE811	notification
The Causes of Utility Damages in North Carolina: Direct Causes vs Root Causes	Dr. Ahmed Al-Bayati, Lawrence Technical University Louis Panzer, North Carolina 811	contractor, notification
You the Jury: Trial of an Underground Utility Damage Claim	James Proszek, Hall Estill Anthony Jorgenson, Hall Estill	all
Meet Buxus: Information the Way Emergency Responders Want (and Need It)	Lindsay Sander, Sander Resources Chief Jonathan Lamm, City of Cocoa, Florida Michelle Cechowski, East Central Florida LEPC Staff	gas & oil
Session	Speaker	Track	Day

Education Session Endorsers

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Session Tracks

With 80+ Conference sessions developed and presented by industry experts, it can sometimes be difficult to determine which topics best fit your individual educational needs. To help you determine the best fit, our sessions are categorized based on industry. We recognize the value of cross-discipline training and Full Conference delegates are always welcome to attend any session. Use the Education Table above to filter for session tracks that apply to you. Select one or more and the table will show you all sessions that apply.