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2nd International Explosives Conference

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18th-20th June 2024.

John McIntyre Conference Centre, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Theme title: Next Generation Energetics

Attend Present Sponsor Exhibit

"An international conference on the fundamental science of
explosives and other energetic materials."

Next Generation Energetics

Principal Conference Themes:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Simulation and Computing
  • Synthesis and Manufacturing
  • Space Programme
  • Sustainability and Toxicology
  • Novel Explosives
  • Other related topics will be considered.
The UK’s Centre of Excellence for Energetic Materials (CoEEM), in conjunction with the Sector Skills Strategy Group (SSSG) and Cranfield University, is hosting the second International Explosives Conference 2024 (IEC-2024) in Edinburgh.

This event is for all professionals involved in the fundamental science of explosives and energetic materials. If you are interested in the science that underpins deeper understanding of explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics and gas generators, this is the event for your consideration. We invite all, from early careers through to subject matter experts to be involved.

By design the conference is unclassified to accommodate a broad international participation. The style of the event is keynote and other presentations, interactive plenaries and poster sessions. There will also be a networking drinks reception on the early evening of 18th June and a dinner on the 19th June.

Sponsors

We are delighted to acknowledge sponsorship from the following organisations:

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Please complete our Sponsorship Packages form to receive further information on sponsorship options.

Keynote Speakers

There will be a number of keynote presentations to be announced over the coming months.

Professor Yogi Gupta

Professor Yogi Gupta

Washington State University: Detonics and shock physics

Professor Peter Chung

Maryland University: AI in energetics

Dr Carole Rossi

Dr Carole Rossi

CNRS France: Nano-energetics

Professor Carole Morrison

Professor Carole Morrison

University of Edinburgh: Computational chemistry of energetic molecules

Ali Stickings

Ali Stickings

Frazer-Nash: UK Space Programme

Key Dates

31 January 2024: Deadline for submission of abstracts for oral presentations and posters for selection by the Editorial Committee

31 March 2024: Early Bird registration ends

18 June 2024: Start of the International Explosives Conference

Editorial committee

Professor Jackie Akhavan Cranfield University
Dr Peter Portius Sheffield University
Dr William Proud Imperial College London
Professor Colin Pulham Edinburgh University
Professor Andy Tyas Sheffield University
Dr David Williamson Cambridge University

Call for Papers

The 2nd International Explosives Conference of the United Kingdom is now open for the submission of abstracts for oral presentations and posters. The conference has as its overall theme ‘Next Generation Energetics’ with sub-themes to include, but not limited to:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Simulation and Computing
  • Synthesis and Manufacturing
  • Space Programme
  • Sustainability
  • Novel Explosives
The deadline for abstracts for oral presentations or posters is Wednesday 31st January 2024. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by a panel from the Editorial Committee and its decisions should be announced by early March 2024. Successful submissions will be invited to present at the conference. Following the conference, you will be invited to submit a full paper which will be peered reviewed by the members of the Editorial Committee. The accepted papers will be published in a Record of Proceedings by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

To submit an abstract please complete the Paper Submission Form on or before the 31st of January 2024.



Costs and Concessions

Delegate

Early Bird Delegate until 31st March 2024
Three days, lunch and refreshments, networking drinks and dinner: £495

Delegate after 1st April 2024
Three days, lunch and refreshments, networking drinks and dinner: £595

Students and Early Careers
Student bursaries will require a short statement of support from your supervisor. Early Careers is defined as the first ten years of education or employment: £200 (max 20)

Spouse
Attendance at the drinks reception and dinner: £150

Register

Exhibit

There are also opportunities to exhibit at the event with a range of combinations by size and number of exhibitors. We are delighted that the Institute of Explosives Engineers will exhibit alongside the Centre of Excellence in Energetic Materials.

Single Space 3 Metres x 2 Metres - 1 Person - £910

Double Space 6 Metres x 2 Metres - 2 Persons - £1550

Extra person for display - £400 (Maximum of 2)

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Please complete our Sponsorship Packages form to receive further information on sponsorship options.

Terms and Conditions



Venue - John McIntyre Conference Centre

The conference will take place between 18th and 20th June 2024 at The University of Edinburgh’s John McIntyre Conference Centre located in the Pollock Estate beneath Arthur’s Seat. This is a purpose built conference facility with a number of university onsite accommodation options of hotels, apartments and student halls of residence


Contact us

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