As the leading professional association for the explosives industry, we want to help you advance your knowledge and career through education, regulatory training and professional networking. Whether you’re a student, an industry professional, or representing an organization, being part of the ISEE community will help you to achieve your goals.
Please renew your ISEE membership for 2020 to continue your access to these exclusive tools including:
1. Networking opportunities with 4,000 colleagues and industry leaders
2. Access OneMine, which includes proceedings from ISEE's Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique as well as 124,000 articles, technical papers, books in the explosives, mining, minerals and tunneling industries
3. Special annual conference pricing
4. A complimentary subscription to the Journal of Explosives Engineering
5. Exclusive pricing at the ISEE online bookstore
6. A complimentary listing in the ISEE Membership Directory and Desktop Reference
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You may have noticed ISEE has looked different throughout the past few weeks. We began rolling out the new ISEE logo that membership voted on before the annual conference last year. To celebrate, we’re throwing a 20 percent off sale on all ISEE merchandise that features the retired logo while supplies last. Head on over to the online bookstore, and start shopping today.
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Final Rule Includes Revisions Reflecting Changes Consistent With the Homeland Security Act of 2002
EFFECTIVE DATE
December 26, 2019
This final rule is amending ATF’s regulations concerning procedures and practices in connection with denials of initial applications, denials of renewals, and revocations of explosives licenses or permits. These regulations are being codified in a new part 771 entitled, “Rules and Practice in License and Permit Proceedings.”
Additionally, this final rule includes some minor technical amendments, including removing references to statutes, regulations, positions, and other terms that are applicable only to the Department of Treasury.
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Catch up on the December 2019 issue of the ATF newsletter
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Looking to get your name out in front of key industry decision makers while associating your brand with the world’s largest conference in the explosives industry? There are still great sponsorship opportunities available for the 46th annual conference including a few brand-new sponsorships, too.
Sponsorship Highlights
Translation Services: Complimentary English to Spanish translation services will be offered onsite Monday through Wednesday for the technical sessions and keynote presentation. Your sponsorship of this service is a great way to get your brand in front of an international audience. Sponsorship also includes platinum level recognition and your organization’s logo on signage at the session entrance doors.
Powder Monkeys Sponsorship: Your support directly helps the new conference student volunteer program. Your sponsorship includes special conference supporter recognition.
Emerging Professionals Social: Get your name out in front of tomorrow's leaders today. Sponsorship includes your organization's logo featured throughout the Emerging Professionals Social.
If you are interested these sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Gallen, ISEE conference assistant, at (440) 349-4400 or by email at gallen@isee.org.
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The ISEE will host an online silent auction during the 46th annual conference. Anyone with internet access and a computer or mobile device will be able to bid on dozens of packages before and during the conference.
Silent auction packages will be available for viewing and bidding for the duration of the annual conference and will end Jan. 28, 2020, during the Grand Finale Gala. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the ISEE Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to college students pursuing a technical, undergraduate, masters or doctorate degree in fields related to the commercial explosives industries.
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We're now accepting video submissions for the Blasters R Us Video Round Up. Submit your 5 to 7 minute video today, and be part of the wildly popular showing during the Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique.
To get started, download a submission form and submit it to wahl@isee.org. Once your form has been processed, you will receive a link to upload your video. The round up will take place during the 46th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique held this year in Denver, Colo.
The deadline to submit your video is Wednesday, Jan. 1. Submit yours today.
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The deadline to enter the photo contest has been extended to Wednesday, Jan. 15. Qualifying entries will be displayed through ISEE’s social media channels and on-screen at the annual conference in Denver.
Voting will be open to all. The Best of Show winner will receive a free registration to the 47th annual conference. Winners will be announced at the annual conference, on social media, and in the Journal of Explosives Engineering.
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Register now for the 46th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique held Jan. 26-29, 2020, at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colo.
As many as 1,600 blasters, manufacturers, government officials and suppliers will gather from all over the world to gain new insights and form new business alliances. The 2020 program includes a dynamic education program featuring technical sessions, poster session and workshops combined with more than 130 exhibits on the latest technology.
In addition to the full conference, the Blasters Weekend Package, starting Saturday, Jan. 25, will include the popular Blasters Training Seminar, the Blasters R Us Video Roundup, a regulatory panel discussion and more.
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The Institute of Explosives Engineers is inviting you and your colleagues to the International Explosives Conference 2020 in Reading UK from March 31st until April 2nd 2020. The International Explosives Conference is the all in one event incorporating the Ordnance, Munitions, and Explosives Conference (OME), Early Careers Symposium, Institute of Explosive Engineers Conference, Gala Dinner & Awards Night.
The International Explosives Conference will deliver a range of engagement and networking opportunities, it will help you to develop and understand how each sector of the industry works. You will have access to sponsors stands who will be showcasing their latest products from some of the biggest companies in the explosives industry. The ticket package includes admission to all conference sessions, access to team building sessions, two nights B&B accommodation at De Vere Wokefield Estate, gala dinner & awards evening with guest speakers, fireworks display plus much more.
Book now for an unmissable three days of networking, inspiration & developing your skills for the industry at fulmination.iexpe.org.
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Jan. 22-25, 2020
Denver, Colo.
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Jan. 26-29, 2020
Denver, Colo.
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Jan. 30-31, 2020
Denver, Colo.
For more information: https://www.bgpl.com.au/
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