MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Building upon a highly successful 2007 event, the Damage Prevention Conference & Expo (DPC) is pleased to announce its return to Las Vegas on December 9 & 10, 2008 at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. The 11th annual event will continue to deliver the industry's only all-inclusive training program and exhibit floor related to preventing damage to the nation's underground infrastructure.

As the only event dedicated exclusively to damage prevention, DPC offers professionals from municipalities; oil & gas facilities; telecom, CATV, and power companies; One-Call centers; excavation companies; utility contractors; and subsurface utility engineering firms a unique opportunity to focus solely on damage prevention strategies.

Developed by the former Director of Pipeline Safety for the State of Minnesota, Walt Kelly, DPC's highly regarded conference programming responds to the industry's need for high level education, addressing up-to-date issues and concerns in a comprehensive manner. "Attendees at the 2007 DPC appreciated the in-depth presentations and look forward to more in 2008," explains Kelly. "Consequently, we will be the 'go-to' resource for the damage prevention professional."

Supporting the event for the second year in a row as host organization is Underground Service Alert (USA) North, one of the nation's largest One-Call centers, serving Central and Northern California and Nevada. Show Manager Scott Odin explains the importance of such support, saying, "We are thrilled to be partnering with such a well respected organization again. Their support demonstrates DPC's significance in the marketplace."

DPC attracts underground construction professionals from throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico and offers the most powerful educational resource and purchasing tool for industry experts. For more information on the 11th annual event at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, visit www.damageprevention.com, or call 800.827.8009 for details.