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2027 Utility Safety Conference
Powering Together Through Change
March 15-17, 2027
Fairmont Palliser, Calgary
The 2027 Utility Safety Conference offers an opportunity for damage prevention and safety professionals to learn about the newest information, innovation, technology, and experiences contributing to safe work practices.
The event includes USP’s AGM, concurrent educational sessions, committee meetings, a tradeshow, and networking events. We estimate over 200 stakeholders will attend, including contractors, machine operators, facility operators, training providers, line locators, regulators, safety representatives, equipment suppliers, and more.
Event Details
View the full Schedule of Events.
March 15, 2027
Attend the Best Practices, Training Standards, or Education & Awareness committee meeting and learn about industry-led initiatives advancing damage prevention in Alberta. Committee meetings are open to all conference attendees.
Join us at the Opening Reception and network with leaders in utility safety and damage prevention.
March 16, 2027
Day two includes USP’s AGM, concurrent educational sessions about the newest information, innovation, technology and experiences from industry experts, a plenary address, and dedicated trade show time with industry suppliers where attendees can learn about the newest products and services.
End the day at the Awards Dinner and social event where USP’s 2026 Excavator of the Year, Locator of the Year, and Member of the Year are recognized.
March 17, 2027
The conference wraps up with additional concurrent educational sessions followed by prizes and lunch.
Plenary speaker – Chandra Crawford
Chandra (pronounced CHon-dra) Crawford is an Olympic gold medalist best known for belting out Oh Canada after winning the cross-country ski sprint at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. In 2005 she founded a national charity called “Girls Forward” (formerly “Fast and Female”) dedicated to empowering girls in sports.
Chandra is a recipient of the Athletes CAN Leadership and Social Change awards and the International Olympic Committee Trophy for Women & Sport. She retired from competition in 2014 and completed her MBA at the University of Calgary in 2016.
When she’s not onstage sharing her keynote presentations, she can be found enjoying the trails of Canmore with her husband Jared, their 4 kids under the age of 10, and a barky golden retriever named Stella.
Her story is not just about sport – it’s about resilience, confidence, belonging, and redefining what’s possible.
Call for Session Speakers
Share how you and your company contribute to working safely around utilities. Present your innovation, research, technology, case study, or experience during an educational session. Whether its a new program, success story, lessons learned, or a discussion for future consideration, we want to hear from you!
Additional details can be found here. Submit your session proposal by November 30, 2026.
Suggest a Topic
Is there something happening in damage prevention that you would like to learn more about? Suggest a topic or learning outcome for an educational session. We will prioritize session submissions that support the subjects you want to hear about. Email your topic suggestions to [email protected].
Event Registration
Register before January 22, 2027 and receive an early bird discount!
Cost per attendee
Conference registration before January 22, 2027: $600
Conference registration after January 22, 2027: $650
Fairmont Palliser
133 – 9 Avenue SW | Calgary, AB | T2P 2M3
Reserve your room at the Fairmont Palliser prior to February 12, 2027, and receive the attendee rate.
Registrations can be made through the above link, or by calling 1.800.441.1414 and referencing UTILI0327.
Event Sponsorship
Help make our event a success! Demonstrate your support of safety and damage prevention and showcase your brand with 200+ industry professionals.
The full list of sponsorship opportunities can be found here.
Trade Show Exhibitors
Demonstrate your products and services to over 200+ damage prevention and safety professionals. This year’s conference includes 4 hours of dedicated trade show time, providing an excellent opportunity to network with industry decision-makers.
Check out the Exhibitor Package for more information. Booth selection and information about ordering booth products will be available within the next few weeks.
Cost per booth
8’x10′ booth with one booth representative: $1,500. 21 available.
10’x10′ booth with one booth representative: $1,875. 8 available.
Additional booth representative: $250.
Thank you Sponsors!
Questions? Contact Us