Underground Mapping Innovation: PelicanCorp Unveils the Future of Infrastructure Safety

Bridging the Gap Between Data and Reality Through the Power of Live Digital Twins at the Great Lakes Damage Prevention Conference

IRVINE, CA – 2 February 2026 – PelicanCorp, a global leader in underground infrastructure protection technology, announced its participation in the inaugural Great Lakes Damage Prevention Conference & Expo. Hosted by MISS DIG 811, the event will take place from February 2–4, 2026, at the Lansing Conference Center. PelicanCorp will be exhibiting at Booth #402, showcasing how Digital Twin technology brings unprecedented accuracy to underground mapping.

As a landmark regional event, the Great Lakes Damage Prevention Conference expands MISS DIG 811’s educational mission into a premier multi-day forum. It unites utility owners, excavators, locators, and regulators to collaborate on innovation and industry best practices.

As a highlight of the educational program, PelicanCorp CEO Duane Rodgers will join Nick Bonstell, President & CEO of MISS DIG 811, for a high-impact speaking session titled: “Mapping the Future with Live Digital Twins – Is Your Digital Twin Telling the Truth?”

Every year, the U.S. loses over $60 billion to underground utility damage. Most of those strikes stem from a single problem: outdated, static records. It’s time to move beyond "as-built" and start talking about "as-dug." This session addresses how legacy, static mapping often leads to guesswork, endangering worker safety and disrupting essential community services.

"Traditional utility records are no longer sufficient to protect our modern infrastructure," said Duane Rodgers, CEO of PelicanCorp. "We are excited to share how live, connected Digital Twins move the industry beyond guesswork. By bridging the gap between outdated paperwork and real-world conditions, we can empower crews to dig with confidence and significantly reduce avoidable harm."

The presentation will contrast legacy practices with modern deployments, providing a practical framework for organizations to assess their own data maturity. Participants will learn how to transition to real-time “as-dug” Digital Twins, identifying cost-effective pathways to adoption that enhance both safety and operational efficiency.

The session will include insights into MISS DIG 811’s groundbreaking Digital Twin pilot program, a real-world case study, highlighting how municipalities are already deploying Digital Twins to achieve safer, faster, and more cost-effective locates. Attendees will leave with practical playbooks, case study lessons, and exclusive adoption incentives to launch or scale Digital Twin initiatives.

“This session is about more than technology; it’s about saving lives,” added Rodgers. “Every utility strike is a risk to the public and the workforce. Our goal is to inspire attendees to ask if their current systems truly reflect reality and to provide them with the playbooks necessary to launch their own digital twin initiatives.”

Visitors to Booth #402 can experience live demonstrations of PelicanCorp’s technology suite and discuss how Digital Twin integration can streamline the excavation process while ensuring crews dig with confidence, utilities protect their assets, and municipalities safeguard their communities.

For more information about the Great Lakes Damage Prevention Conference & Expo, visit https://greatlakes811expo.com.

About PelicanCorp

PelicanCorp is the Global Leader in Damage Prevention Solutions built specifically for the protection of essential infrastructure. PelicanCorp connects people, applications, and devices through a unified platform to help industry professionals manage risk and build quality projects—safely, on time, and within budget. PelicanCorp has a diversified business model built on 40 years of experience protecting billions of dollars of global assets. PelicanCorp is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with offices and operations around the globe. Learn more at www.PelicanCorp.com and follow PelicanCorp on LinkedIn.

Media Contact

Denny Michael
PelicanCorp
marketing@pelicancorp.com

PelicanCorp Attending the Global Damage Prevention Summit 2025

PelicanCorp to Showcase Streamlined Workflow Solutions at Global Damage Prevention Summit

Irvine, CA – September 15, 2025 – PelicanCorp, the leading global provider of software and service solutions for the protection of essential infrastructure, will be highlighting the latest technologies at the Global Damage Prevention Summit (Global DPS), September 16-18, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. PelicanCorp will be located at Booths 201 and 300, exhibiting a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to enhance safety and efficiency in the utility industry.

Global DPS is a premier event dedicated to providing high-quality education and fostering collaboration in excavation safety. Formerly known as the Excavation Safety Alliance, the Summit draws a diverse group of professionals from across the infrastructure protection sector, including natural gas and oil companies, electric utilities, telecommunications firms, water and sewer services, and government agencies.

"The Global Damage Prevention Summit provides an essential platform for industry leaders to come together and share solutions that protect our infrastructure and people," said Duane Rodgers, CEO of PelicanCorp. "We’re proud to support this mission by showcasing our technologies and our global experience. Our solutions, including Geolantis.360, are developed with the goal of improving workflow efficiency and safety for everyone involved in excavation."

The Global Damage Prevention Summit features a wide array of educational sessions led by industry experts and peers, providing attendees with opportunities to stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices. PelicanCorp CEO Duane Rodgers will be leading a session with a focus on One Call users.

Build Next-Generation Utility Maps for Digital Twins

  • Tuesday, September 16
  • 3:00pm–3:50pm
  • Obelisk Room

Discover how standards-based digital twins are reshaping underground data collection and why real-time “as-dug” data now matters more than legacy as-builts. See Geolantis.360 turn high-accuracy mobile captures into a live, shareable twin—complete with walk-back navigation, custom symbology, and one-tap reporting—so every stakeholder can plan and dig with confidence.

On the panel for the discussion will be:

  • Daniel Radabaugh – COO, Xccelerated Construction Unlimited
  • Michael Sullivan – President, Utility Safety Partners
  • Nick Bonstell – CEO, MissDig 811
  • Ron Peterson – Executive Director, Nulca

PelicanCorp will also conduct a live outdoor demonstration of its innovative solution, Geolantis.360, on Wednesday, between 10 and 11 a.m. This demonstration will offer participants a detailed look at how Geolantis helps digitally map and manage underground utilities in real-time, streamlining workflows and reducing the risk of costly and dangerous utility strikes.

PelicanCorp looks forward to engaging with summit attendees and demonstrating how its innovative solutions can help professionals enhance their collective safety strategies and protect people and infrastructure worldwide.

Visit PelicanCorp in Booths #201 and #300.

About PelicanCorp

PelicanCorp is the Global Leader in Damage Prevention Solutions built specifically for the protection of essential infrastructure. PelicanCorp connects people, applications, and devices through a unified platform to help industry professionals manage risk and build quality projects—safely, on time, and within budget. PelicanCorp has a diversified business model built on 40 years of experience protecting billions of dollars of global assets. PelicanCorp is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with offices and operations around the globe. Learn more at www.PelicanCorp.com and follow PelicanCorp on LinkedIn.

Media Contact

Denny Michael
PelicanCorp
marketing@pelicancorp.com