Conference Description
The Energetic Materials GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The 2026 Gordon Research Conference on Energetic Materials, showcasing the recent advances in the design, synthesis, and controlled reactions of novel energetic materials, brings together leading subject matter experts in energetic and reactive material modeling, machine learning, synthesis, and characterization to discuss the state-of-the-art research for designing novel explosives, pyrotechnics, reactive materials, and propellants. A special keynote session will highlight the difference in perspectives between modelers and experimentalists and provide opportunities for discussion to bridge the gap.
The conference will consist of nine sessions, on the topics listed below. The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. The preliminary program will be available by September 3, 2025. Please check back for updates.
