The 2026 Excavation & Trench Summit will bring together construction professionals for a morning focused on excavation and trench safety, with practical information and live demonstrations designed to help prevent serious jobsite incidents.
Attendees will see demonstrations covering utility marking, soft digging techniques, shoring and shielding, rescue options, and other excavation safety practices. The program will also feature keynote speaker Eric Giguere presenting The Buried Truth Uncovered.
Excavation and trenching hazards can have life-threatening consequences, making proper planning, protective systems, and competent oversight critical on every jobsite. The summit gives contractors and safety professionals an opportunity to see these practices firsthand and reinforce safe work procedures with their teams.
The event is being held at an active construction site. Attendees should wear appropriate PPE, including a hard hat, high-visibility garments, hand protection, and sturdy work boots.
