NASTT’s 2011 No-Dig Show is the largest trenchless technology conference in North America, where hundreds of professionals attend to learn new methods and techniques that will save money and improve infrastructure. This trade show and conference provides attendees an opportunity to learn methods in technical sessions, network with peers and talk to vendors during exhibit hall hours.

In the spirit of David Letterman's Late Show Top 10 list, here are the top 10 reasons why you should attend NASTT’s 2011 No-Dig Show in Washington, D.C., March 27-31.

1. You face a fast-changing market: New options have emerged for rebuilding North America's underground infrastructure using trenchless technology. There are new products, new services and new players. No-Dig 2011 creates a unique opportunity for you to explore our 73,000-sq ft exhibition hall to see, hear and interact with each approach available in the trenchless marketplace.

2. Your time is respected: The overall No-Dig 2011 program is focused on one objective: Helping you maximize your investment in trenchless technologies, services and applications. Conference sessions and exhibitions are designed to provide you with the information you need to make the best possible decisions for your company and your career.

3. You'll meet the industry leaders and market movers: Every conference claims to present the "industry leaders," but no other event delivers on that promise like No-Dig. 75 percent of No-Dig attendees are buyers or specifiers of trenchless products/services.

4. Celebrate the shows 20-year history: This is the 20th Annual No-Dig Show and we plan to celebrate!

5. Networking, networking, networking: From the opening kick-off breakfast to the Educational Fund Auction and the gala awards dinner to the closing luncheon, you'll have plenty of opportunities to interact with your industry peers.

6. Cut through the hype: At No-Dig, the technical paper program is peer-reviewed by a committee for non-commercialism, relevance and high level of quality of information. Our goal is to ensure that you don't have to sit through sales pitches. The conference program has been expanded to include over 130 technical paper presentations over five concurrent tracks. Every paid, full conference attendee will receive a CD-ROM with the complete papers of the conference presented during the event.

7. Attend one of NASTT's Good Practices Courses: Choose to attend one of NASTT's five good practices post-conference courses, March 30-31, on HDD, pipe bursting, laterals, new installation methods and CIPP lining and you'll receive objective, reliable information that you can use.

8. Earn valuable Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Benefit from the in-depth sessions and courses offered at No-Dig in more ways than one. For every 10 hours you attend, you receive one (1) continuing education unit to advance your professional career.

9. Support NASTT's Educational Fund Auction: The annual Auction is the must-attend event for No-Dig attendees. All money raised at the auction support the activities of the NASTT student chapters.

10. The only conference focused on you: No-Dig 2011 is the ONLY conference totally focused on the needs of key decision-makers in the trenchless industry. It's the premier event where you can meet with your peers and see what your competitors are up to.