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
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.
Keynote Speakers
There will be a number of keynote presentations to be announced over the coming months.
Key Dates
27 February 2026: Deadline for submission of abstracts for oral presentations and posters for selection by the Editorial Committee
Editorial committee
| Professor Jackie Akhavan | Cranfield University | |
| Associate Professor Peter Portius | Birmingham University | |
| Dr William Proud | Imperial College London | |
| Professor Colin Pulham | Edinburgh University | |
| Professor Andy Tyas | Sheffield University | |
| Dr David Williamson | Cambridge University | |
| Professor Thomas Wirth | Cardiff University |
Call For Papers
The 3rd 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 ‘Emerging Technology in Energetics’ with sub-themes to include, but not limited to:
- 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 deadline for abstracts for oral presentations or posters is 27 February 2026. Submitted abstracts will be
reviewed by a panel from the Editorial Committee and its decisions should be announced by early March 2026.
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 27 February 2026.
