Events Calendar

In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting

Roanoke, Virginia

Wednesday

September 16, 2026

8:30 AM-12:00 PM 

The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center

110 Shenandoah Ave NE

Roanoke, VA 24016

MEETING AGENDA:

7:30 – 10:30 AM Check-in Open | Vendor Expo Open | Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 9:15 AM Breakout Session 1 – Monroe and Wilson

Exactix Bootcamp Highlights: A Lightning Round with Virginia 811 Experts  | Hosted by Brandon Massenburg, participants Marcy Carroll, Anna Hudgins, Amanda Cottrell and Marty Mitchem

The Broadband Field Playbook: What Excavators, Locators and Project Teams are Doing to Keep Projects Moving Efficiently Across Virginia | Hosted by Fernando Mendez, participants Anita Scott, VA811; Elizabeth Tate, Shentel GloFiber; and Shana Dunaway, Utiliquest

9:25 – 10:10 AM Breakout Session 2 – Monroe and Wilson

(Sessions Repeat)

10:25 – 10:45 AM General Membership Meeting – Granby Ballroom

Presentation of 2025 Damage Prevention Ambassador Award

VA811 Update with CEO, Scott Crawford

Welcome and Keynote Introduction 

10:45 – 11:50 AM Keynote Speaker

The Buried Truth Uncovered | Eric Giguere, Safety Awareness Solutions

12:00 PM Virginia 811 Public Awareness Update

12:10 PM Prizes / Closing

12:15 PM Lunch 

Hotel Information

Virginia 811 has secured a discounted room rate of $219 (+ applicable taxes and fees) per night for members who need overnight accommodations. NOTE: the cutoff date for reservations is Friday, August 14, 2026.

To book online, please visit the following link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51195838 or guests may also call the hotel at 540-985-5900 and mention the Virginia 811 Membership Meeting room block to reserve a room.

RSVP:

Please visit the following link to enter your RSVP information:  https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/998c4acbc61742a692d4ed3b4563afb0