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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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 topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by January 31, 2026. Please check back for updates.
Probing Fast Reactions and Challenging Environments
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Physics-Based Modeling
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Chemical Surface Modifications for Improved Properties
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Energetic Material Synthesis Under Extreme Conditions
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AI/ML for Energetic Materials
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Controlled Energy Release Rates Through External Inputs
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Advances in Propellants and Pyrotechnics
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Energetic Material Synthesis Approaches
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Keynote Session: Bridging the Gap Between Modelers and Experimentalists
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