3rd International Explosives Conference

Emerging Technology in Energetics

IEC-2026 will accept papers in theoretical and experimental research, modelling and industrial applications in the following themes:

• Alternatives routes to synthesis, formulation and fabrication of energetics
• Characterisation, testing, evaluation, diagnostics and qualification of energetics
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support energetic capabilities
• Environmental impact and sustainability
• 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 third International Explosives Conference 2026 (IEC-2026).

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.