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2024 Pipeline Safety Educational Conference

A​re you a pipeline operator or damage prevention specialist? How about someone who works in the gas and liquids industry or a manager, trainer or tech? If you are, then we invite you to join us at the 2024 Pipeline Safety Educational Conference.

APRIL 23-24
The Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety is pleased to announce the 2024 Pipeline Safety Educational Conference on April 23-24 at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota.

Conference Information
Click to view the Conference Agenda

Conference registration information can be found on our Conference Registration site.​ 

Registration Fee
There will be a $320 registration fee per attendee. Registration includes admission to the conference, two breakfasts and a lunch for the attendee.

There will be a $880 registration fee per exhibitor booth. Registration includes admission for two people and covers the vendor booth, admission to the conference, two breakfasts and a lunch per registered exhibitor.

Lodging Information
Conference lodging can be found at the
Kahler Grand Hotel
20 2nd Ave SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55902
Toll Free Reservations: 800-533-1655

Please use this online hotel registration link ​

Why is the conference in Rochester this year?
MNOPS is aiming to rotate the Pipeline Safety Educational Conference throughout the State of Minnesota going forward.  We are hopeful that this will provide an opportunity for more participants across the state to attend.

If you have any questions about the conference, please contact our office at 651-201-7230 or via email at dps.mnops.training@state.mn.us


Call Before You Dig

A pipline inspector at a construction site​Call 811 before you dig. Minnesota law requires anyone excavating to notify Gopher State One Call at least two days before beginning a project so utility companies can mark the approximate location of potentially hazardous underground facilities.

Digging without knowing the location of underground utilities increases the likelihood of unintentional damage, which can cause serious injuries, service disruptions and repair costs. Call 811 first so you don’t have to call 911 later. 

Or go online to www.gopherstateonecall.org and request underground utilities near the area you’re digging be marked.