Damage Prevention Meetings

Damage Prevention Meetings (DP meetings) are held by and for the excavation community each year in March and April. They are focused on safe digging and best practices education. If you are hosting a DP meeting in Minnesota, please submit the details and we will add it to our calendar.

Find a Meeting

Submit a Meeting

Who Plans These Meetings?

Any stakeholder can organize a DP meeting. Typically, a meeting planner collects all the necessary information and submits it to our site to get it on the calendar.

Where Are These Meetings Held?

DP meetings are held anywhere that accommodates the needs of the host. View the sample itinerary to help you find a suitable meeting location.

See Sample Itinerary

Want to Organize A Meeting?

Consider the Room Size:Use past event attendance to determine how many seats you’ll need.

Consider IT Requirements and Support:

Projector and Screen
Microphone and Audio/Visual PA System
Internet Connection
Port Connections for Presentations

Other Considerations:

Sponsor Tables
Booths
Vendors
Sign-in Sheet
Coordinators
Door Prizes
Number of Attendees
Podium
Adequate Lighting

Will you need to provide catering?
Is the location available at your desired meeting time?
Is there ample parking?