2010 Greater Chesapeake Damage Prevention Training Conference

Presented by Miss Utility of Maryland, Miss Utility of Delmarva and District One Call

Greater Chesapeake Damage Prevention Conference Basics

We're pleased to announce that Miss Utility of Maryland, Miss Utility of Delmarva and District One Call will once again serve as the title sponsors for the 2010 GCDPTC!

Last year's event was a major success for a first-year conference, with 320 damage prevention partners in attendance. Our goal is to build on this success and once again bring together the largest annual gathering of industry stakeholders in our region for three days of education and networking.

Click here to view a complete recap of the 2009 GCDPTC.

Click here to view pictures from the 2009 GCDPTC.

Where will the conference be held?

The Greater Chesapeake Damage Prevention Training Conference will be held from Oct. 20-22, 2010, at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, the top conference center in one of the best conference cities on the East Coast – Ocean City, Maryland.

More information about the Clarion and its accommodations can be found at www.clarionoc.com, and Ocean City’s official website is www.ococean.com. Discounted hotel rates are available when booking through the official conference registration process.

What are the goals of this conference?

• Train all stakeholders on best practices for effective underground utility damage prevention and provide them with certificates of attendance.
• Equip all attendees with lessons they can take back to their workplaces and share with fellow employees.
• Mix work with fun by hosting the event in Ocean City.

Who should attend?

• Contractors
  • Owners
  • Safety directors
  • Risk managers
  • Field supervisors
• Contract locating firm managers
  • Regional managers
  • Field managers
• Facility owners
  • Damage prevention/investigation managers
  • Engineers
  • Agency administrators
• Legal counsel for damage prevention stakeholder organizations

What will I learn if I attend?

Listed below are the training sessions that will be conducted at the 2010 Greater Chesapeake Damage Prevention Training Conference. Specific information about each conference session is posted here:

• Update 2010: New and Proposed Damage Prevention Legislation & Regulation
• Federal Damage Prevention Initiatives
• Keys to Getting to a Better Locate
• Advancements in Call Center Operations: Mapping You to the Excavation Site
• Beyond Just Dollars: The Human Cost of a Damage
• Damage Prevention 2020: The Future of Damage Prevention

Regional Benefits of the Common Ground Alliances National Initiatives

A detailed conference schedule, including exact times, will be posted this summer and promoted to all registrants via email. Below is a general overview of the conference schedule:

• Wednesday, Oct. 20
  • Morning
    • Golf scramble at Ocean City Golf Club. More information available here.
  • Afternoon
    • Attendee, exhibitor and sponsor registration
  • Evening
    • Welcome reception in exhibit hall with heavy h’ordeurves and cash bar
• Thursday, Oct. 21
  • Morning
    • Attendee, exhibitor and sponsor registration
    • Opening breakfast in the ballroom
    • Breakout sessions begin
  • Afternoon
    • Lunch in the exhibit hall
    • Breakout sessions continue
• Friday, Oct. 22
  • Morning
    • Continental breakfast in the ballroom (Presented by Choptank Electric Cooperative)
    • Breakout sessions continue

How can I purchase exhibit floor space?

Exhibitor space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for information. 

How can I become a sponsor?

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2010 GCDPTC are now available! Click here for information. 

Can I register offline?

Offline registration for the 2010 GCDPTC is available by clicking here.

All packages purchased through the Greater Chesapeake Damage Prevention Training Conference are non-refundable, but all are transferrable up until 5 p.m. on October 14, 2010.

Other questions? 

Please email gcdptc@gmail.com with other questions.