ISEE's 50th Conference Registration is OPEN!
Join us January 24 - 27, 2024 in Savannah, GA for the 50th ISEE Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique!
How to Register:
ISEE Conference Registration, click here.
To reserve your booth for the conference, click here.
For 50th Annual Conference Sponsorships, click here.
Please see the conference website here or email richardson@isee.org with any questions.
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We are now accepting hotel reservations for ISEE’s upcoming 50th Annual Conference in Savannah, GA.
Please see the website link below to book your hotel. ISEE has selected seven hotels for you to choose from in the Savannah area with the Westin being the closest property to the convention center where the conference will be held.
Through this website you can book, modify, or cancel your hotel reservations at any time.
Book Securely Here!
If you would like to make a reservation via telephone or have any questions, please call the Savannah Convention Housing at (912) 644-6465 during the business hours of 9:00AM-5:00PM (EST) Monday-Friday.
Please do not call the ISEE office to make or secure hotel reservations; ISEE will not make hotel reservations. Please use the link and instructions above.
Thank you,
We look forward to seeing you!
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Blasters Training will be held Friday January 26 and Saturday January 27.
Blasters training now includes 16 hours of training!
Click here to download the most updated 2024 Blasters Training Schedule
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In just a few weeks, many companies have secured their sponsorships for the ISEE Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia, USA.
Take a look at who has confirmed as of September 15th, 2023!
Company Sponsorship
CAT Lunch Sponsorship
Furukawa Blasters Lunch and Silver Sponsors
Nomis Photo Contest
Tread Corp Conference Name Badge Lanyard
More opportunities to showcase your brand are available.
Please reach out to ISEE Conference Coordinator, Victoria Richardson, at richardson@isee.org or ISEE Conference Senior Director, Hiranthie Stanford, at stanford@isee.org with any questions.
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Calling all photographers! You know the drill - our Annual Photo Contest is back!
Show off your skills, capturing blasters and drillers in action, whether it's construction blasting, quarrying, mining blasting, demolition blasting, or specialty blasting.
Don't miss out on this tradition! Click here to submit your photo(s) to be part of the excitement at the 50th Annual Conference!
Questions? Email Communications Director Dede Manross at manross@isee.org.
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Members! 2024 Membership Renewals will launch on October 2nd. To renew, activate your account on the new Member Portal.
All ISEE members need to log into the new Member Portal to activate their account.
Click here to access the new member portal.
For a visual step by step guide, click here.
We’ve created a video guide to walk you through activating your account, click here to watch.
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The ISEE Awards have been a longtime symbol of excellence in our industry, honoring those who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, groundbreaking research, and unwavering dedication to safety and innovation.
Each year, the ISEE recognizes individuals in up to seven award categories including Blaster’s Leadership Award, Driller of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Industry Service Award, President’s Award, and more.
This is an exceptional opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding talent in the industry. 🏅
👉 To submit a nomination, visit https://isee.org/awards and complete the simple form.
The nomination period closes October 30th, 2023.
Join us in celebrating the best and brightest in our field. Spread the word and inspire others to nominate their peers. 🌐
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Featuring…
6 Mining Cost Optimization Strategy Based on Adaptive Blast Design
18 Conference Corner
28 Geospatial Modeling Methods to Incorporate Subdrill in Powder Factor Calculation and Mine to Mill Analytics
36 Blasting Basics
38 Photo Contest 2023
And much more…
Join ISEE and receive your complimentary subscription of both the print and digital edition of the Journal of Explosives Engineering. Contact ISEE's membership team at isee@isee.org for more information.
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The ISEE congratulates EFEE on a successful 12th conference in Dublin, Ireland.
We look forward to seeing you at ISEE's 50th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique in Savannah, Georgia, US January 24 - 27 2024.
Pictured at the ISEE booth are ISEE board members Travis Davidsavor, Janeen Smith, Thomas Palangio, Alastair Torrance, Mark Dean, and Johan Finsteen Gjødvad.
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Ad space available through October 10, 2023! Contact Dede Manross at manross@isee.org.
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We are proud and excited to share information on our sections and their accomplishments in 2023 with our membership!
As we're getting ready for membership renewals, please look over the information below and consider which section you'd like to get involved with in 2024!
Seismograph Section:
Q: Despite having many, what is just one of your section’s goals for the upcoming year?
A: The joint EFEE/ISEE study comparing international blasting standards and current efforts to compare these standards at two residential structures close-in to quarry blasting. IN addition to seismograph deployment methods, we have extended our studies to include global wall and ceiling strains, climatological crack responses compared with those from blasting and localized strain measurements.
Q: What has your section recently accomplished?
A: The recent addition of the use of seismographs and vibration measurements and analyses during the Blasters Weekend has been extremely successful and beneficial to not only vibration consultant but to blasters. The feedback from participants suggests this educational forum should continue on an annual basis.
Q: With membership renewal coming up, will you let the readers know who would benefit most from joining your section?
A: It is highly recommended that those who deploy seismographs, analyze measurements, and provide reports to participate. We hope to advance our education programs to include higher-level data analyses as guidance to blasters and blast consultants to optimize blast design objectives starting in 2025.
Q: Something interesting that our members may not know about your section.
A: Historically, the most useful outcome of the Seismograph Section has been the ISEE Performance Specifications for blasting seismographs (2022 ed.) and the ISEE Field Practice Guidelines for Blasting Seismographs (2020 ed.). These important documents are routinely evaluated every few years for modifications and input from Section members is vital to keep these documents relevant and up to date.
Q: When will members of your section meet next?
A: Members of the Seismograph Section will meet during each annual ISEE conference. However, individual study groups are continuously meeting throughout the year and at ISEE chapter meetings as needed. Email Cathy at cathy@aimonemartin.com if you are interested in becoming involved.
Drilling Section:
Q: Despite having many, what is just one of your section’s goals for the upcoming year?
A: One goal for the Drillers Section for the next year is to improve communication on geological information to enhance drilling practices.
Q: What has your section recently accomplished?
A: One recent accomplishment is the drilling section finalized a new strategic plan.
Q: With membership renewal coming up, will you let the readers know who would benefit most from joining your section?
A: Joining the Drillers Section is most beneficial for those interested in drilling operations, safety, and staying updated on industry best practices.
Q: Something interesting that our members may not know about your section.
A: The Drillers Section is dedicated to recognizing excellence in drilling through awards like "Driller Of The Year" and "Drilling Industry Leadership," which honor exceptional individuals for their outstanding contributions to the industry.
Q: When will members of your section meet next?
A: Members of the Drillers Section will meet online as well as at the ISEE annual meeting, to ensure you're up to date on meetings, please email mike@prpolymers.com.
Emerging Profesionals Section:
Q: Despite having many, what is just one of your section’s goals for the upcoming year?
A: One of our goals is to help newer ISEE members (less than 10 years of membership) become more involved and increase their network in ISEE.
Q: What has your section recently accomplished?
A: Our section hosts the Emerging Professionals (EP) Social (the big opening event for the conference), the student industry connection, and the untold stories presentations.
Q: With membership renewal coming up, will you let the readers know who would benefit most from joining your section?
A: Newer members to ISEE (age does not matter) who wish to become involved or increase their social network in the industry.
Q: Something interesting that our members may not know about your section.
A: We are expanding to Europe! We're hosting an EP Social at the European Federation of Explosives Engineers (EFEE) Conference in Dublin in September. This is the first time we've planned an opening social for EFEE, but all expectations are that it will be a great event.
Q: When will members of your section meet next?
A: Members of the Emerging Professionals Section will meet monthly. Email Nathan at nathan@tbredblast.com if you are interested in becoming involved.
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“Being a[n ISEE] member has been instrumental in my career as these conferences have provided me with a platform to network with other professionals in the industry, and further my education in the field of blasting and new emerging technologies.”
- Chase Guengerich, Nelson Brothers, 13-year ISEE member
If you have a member testimonial, a memorable experience, or a story from your time in the field, don't hesitate to share it with us at tobias@isee.org. We would love to hear from you!
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With the new member portal, you will be able to enjoy the new features it offers, such as:
-A membership directory
-A place to update your contact information
-View your membership stats, like your member ID #, expiration date, etc.
-Track your membership renewals and order details and more!
To access the new member portal, click here!
For a visual step by step guide, click here.
We’ve created a video guide to walk you through activating your account, click here to watch.
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ISEE Video of the Month is Stemsafe!
StemSafe's video was featured in ISEE's 49th Annual 2023 ISEE Conference Blasters Video Roundup in San Antonio TX, USA.
Credits and big thanks to StemSafe for the awesome video!
Check out StemSafe's website here!
Click here to watch ISEE's September Video of the Month!
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Q: When do I renew my membership for 2024?
A: The new membership year begins January 1, 2024. We will begin sending invoices for renewals at the start of October to ensure enough time to renew your membership before expiration. If you need to update your contact information to receive your renewal reminder, please login to the member portal here.
Q: I need my membership ID # to register for the 2024 Conference, where can I find that?
A: Please check your recent emails from ISEE. Your membership ID # will continue to be included in ISEE communications for your convenience. Membership information can also easily be found in the new member portal beside your name.
Q: Where do I go to see if my membership is currently active?
A: Visit the new ISEE member portal, here.
Q: I've never visited the new member portal, how do I sign up?
A: Make sure you change the toggle to "Set up an Account", if not, it will automatically be set to log you in and may tell you your account doesn't exist.
Q: I want to register for the 2024 ISEE Conference, where can I do that?
A: Visit our conference website here. For help, email richardson@isee.org.
Q: Where can I get help activating my member account on the new member portal?
A: For a step by step guide, click here. For the video guide, click here. For more help, email isee@isee.org.
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Calendar Key:
Industry Events
International Events
ISEE Chapter Events
ISEE Events
SEPTEMBER 2023
RAM Inc Surface Blasting Course
September 26 – 28, 2023
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
www.ramets.com
Nancy Cole-Allen Memorial Golf Tournament
September 29, 2023
Gay Brewer, Jr. Course at Picadome
Lexington, Kentucky
OCTOBER 2023
15th International ISRM Congress 2023 & 72nd Geomechanics Colloquium Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
October 9 - 14, 2023
Salzburg, AUSTRIA
www.isrm2023.com
NOVEMBER 2023
Eastern PA Chapter 7th Annual Sporting Clays Shoot & BBQ
November 3, 2023
Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays
Coplay, Pennsylvania
www.easternpaisee.com
7th Annual Australian Chapter Conference
November 8 - 9, 2023
The Star
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
www.iseeaustralia.org
20th Annual Pennsylvania Drilling & Blasting Conference
November 16 & 17, 2023
Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
State College, Pennsylvania
https://blasting.outreach.psu.edu
Heartland Chapter Mid America Blasters Training
November 29, 2023
Osage Beach, Missouri, USA
www.heartlandblast.org
DECEMBER 2023
Kentucky Blasting Conference
December 7 - 8, 2023
Central Bank Center
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
www.kyblastingconference.com
JANUARY 2024
ISEE’s 50th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques
January 24 - 27, 2024
Savannah, Georgia, USA
www.isee.org
FEBRUARY 2024
SME MineXchange
February 25 - 28, 2024
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
www.sme.org
APRIL 2024
35th Annual Best in the West Drill and Blast Conference
April 17-19, 2024
Spearfish Holiday Inn Convention Center
Spearfish, South Dakota, USA
https://bitwconference.org
SME Minnesota Conference
April 15 - 17, 2024
Virginia, Minnesota, USA
www.sme.org
Western Canada Chapter’s Annual General Meeting
April 25 – 27, 2024
Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Center
Kamloops, BC Canada
www.iseewest.org
MAY 2024
CIM Annual Expo
May 12 - 15, 2024
Vancouver Convention Center
Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA
www.cim.org
SEPTEMBER 2024
NMA’s MinExpo International
September 24 - 26, 2024
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
www.minexpo.com
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