Nebraska Excavation Safety Summit

General Attendee Registration is Now Open!

Nebraska’s excavators, underground utility-focused contractors, and other damage prevention stakeholders are invited to join us at the Sandhills Global Event Center (formerly Lancaster County Event Center) in Lincoln, Nebraska, for the 15th annual state-wide Excavation Safety Summit on February 25, 2026. Click the Registration button above to join us for the ultimate experience!

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This FREE educational event brings 1,500+ excavation safety stakeholders together to support the common goal of damage prevention and safe digging. A variety of industry experts speak throughout the day and the Excavator and Locate Rodeos provides an opportunity to showcase equipment skills and win prizes! Numerous exhibitors and sponsors are on hand to display industry products and services. Attendees can participate in a variety of interactive activities and charitable opportunities while filling a complimentary attendee bag full of promotional and educational items, including a free t-shirt for all attendees while supplies last. We hope to see you in February!

Sponsors/Exhibitors/Vendors can sign up now on the Sponsor page

The highly anticipated Nebraska Excavation Safety Summit is back on February 25! No matter your role in the overall damage prevention effort, this event offers a valuable opportunity to learn about a variety of industry topics. We’ll be back at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln for this year’s event.

The 2026 summit is gearing up to be the best one yet, including:

• FREE Registration, breakfast and lunch!
• Presentations by expert industry speakers
• Keynote speaker – Brandon Schroeder
• Equipment simulators, displays, and demonstrations
• Networking with exhibitors to gain valuable contacts & giveaways
• Excavator Rodeo & Locator skills challenge – Equipment skills competitions with cash prizes
• Master of Ceremonies, Kris Covi, is back by popular demand
• Excavator and Locator of the Year Awards – Nominations now being accepted!   (add Link)               
• Chances to win! Great door prizes and games
• Activity Zone: our new interactive, hands-on area
• FREE t-shirt and giveaways while supplies last

Outstanding Achievement Awards

These annual awards recognize Nebraska’s top performers in damage prevention. Nominations close on February 6, and the winners will be announced at the summit.

Excavator Rodeo

Show off your safety equipment skills! The Excavator Rodeo is an equipment skills test/competition using mini excavators to demonstrate your proficiency in using the machine safely. Prizes are awarded for the best scores. To participate/compete in the Excavator Rodeo, sign up for a time slot on the day of the event in the rodeo area.

NEW: Locator Skills Challenge

Put your locating skills to the test!  At this year’s Nebraska Safety Summit, step into a Locate Simulator and put your locating skills to the test in a realistic, low-pressure virtual environment—no dirt, no downtime, no damages. Cash prizes awarded!

Interested In Being A Sponsor or Exhibitor? Don’t miss your chance to register!

The Nebraska Excavation Safety Summit offers a number of opportunities for you to make an impact and connect with industry professionals.

Register as an Exhibitor or Sponsor

Click HERE for information about our sponsored charity for the 2025 event, Mustaches for Kids Omaha.

Questions

If you have questions or would like to be on the planning committee for the 2/25/2026 event, please email Jill at [email protected]. New committee members are welcome!