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Join us in Cherokee, NC, from January 21 - 26, 2025, for the ISEE's 51st Annual Conference!

This year’s event will feature a wide range of papers covering the latest advancements in blasting, drilling, mining, and explosives technology.

The following are key topics with papers to look forward to:

Blasting Optimization-

  • Advanced Blasting Optimization for Enhanced Productivity: The X2Mill Solution
  • Improving Stope Productivity with Wireless Initiation

Innovative Technologies-

  • Hydrogen Peroxide Emulsion (HPE) – A Journey from Concept to Reality
  • Electronic Detonator Timing Approaches for Surface Quarries and Metals Mines

Environmental Impact-

  • Exclusion Zone Optimization in Critical Regions: Application of New Digital Technologies Allowing Ore Production
  • Blasting Techniques to Prevent Coal Loss and Damage

Geological Insights-

  • The Impact of the Explosive’s Energy on Shovel Diggability in an Open Pit Gold Mine
  • Application of Machine Learning in Rock Mass Characterization for Blasting

Safety and Compliance-

  • Success Case: Technical and Operational Assurance of Blasting Near Neighboring Mine Structures
  • Tunnel Construction Efficiency and Vibration Control Using Electronic Initiation System: Focusing on the Contour Holes and Decking Mode

There is so much more knowledge to gain at this conference, so keep your eyes out for additional papers and presentations. This is an excellent opportunity for networking and sharing insights. We look forward to seeing you in the beautiful Smokey Mountains.

 

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On Behalf of Executive Director Steve Shivak 

I want to update you on the 2025 ISEE Conference in Cherokee, NC January 21-26, 2025.

  • The Conference hotel did not suffer any damage from the Hurricane.
  • If you are flying in for the conference, the Asheville Airport is open and we will have shuttle service from the Asheville Airport to Harrah’s Cherokee Resort.
  • If you are driving to the conference, some roads to get to Cherokee have been damaged.  However, there are many alternative routes to access Cherokee, NC in the event the major roads are not repaired by the time the conference begins.

Second - Conference Information:

  • Plan to arrive by Wednesday, January 22nd.
    • The ISEE Membership Meeting will take place Wednesday, January 22nd and when it ends we immediately start the Welcome Reception in the exhibit hall.
  • Over 90 technical papers are being presented Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, January 23-25. Including 30 posters on Saturday afternoon.
  • Our 2-day Blaster’s Training program takes place Friday and Saturday, January 24-25.
  • A brand new seismograph program is being introduced at the conference. Specific details on the agenda, date, and time will be out soon.
  • Only six exhibit spaces remain until the exhibit floor is sold out.
  • The Blaster’s video round-up takes place Saturday afternoon and the conference concludes Saturday evening with our All Clear Cheers and Beers Closing Reception.

Visit the ISEE website at www.isee.org/2025-conference.

Visit ISEE's Youtube to watch this announcement video here.

Finally, you and I know individuals impacted by the recent hurricanes. It probably comes as no surprise to learn that our fellow ISEE Members have been helping individuals, families, and companies impacted by the hurricane and I want to convey my sincere thank you for your incredible help. 

Thank you and see you in Cherokee.

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Exhibitors

Exhibitor registration opens August 15th, and we will use the same online process used from last year’s conference. Booth selection is on a first come first serve basis and the booth must be fully paid to confirm booth space.

  • Note: If paying by wire transfer the booth space must be paid for in full within 48 hours; ISEE cannot hold booth space after this time frame. Please email a copy of the transfer information to Victoria Richardson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  • Note: If paying by check, please make it payable to ISEE and mail it to our office. Please email a copy of the check and tracking information to Victoria Richardson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ISEE Mailing Address:

International Society of Explosives Engineers
26500 Renaissance Parkway
Cleveland, Ohio 44128

  • Address all conference checks and correspondence “Attention Herenthia Stanford.”
  • Failure to comply with the terms above will result in the booth space returning to inventory.


 

Booth Pricing Information:

10x10 Booth Pricing

Early Bird Rate (Aug. 14 - Nov. 30, 2024)

Corporate member rate per booth    $2,650

Non-member rate per booth                $3,300 


Standard Rate (After Dec. 1, 2024)

Corporate member rate per booth    $3,150

Non-member rate per booth              $3,800

 

20x20 Booth Pricing

Early Bird Rate (Aug. 14 - Nov. 30, 2024)

Corporate member rate per booth    $10,150

Non-member rate per booth             $12,300

 

Standard Rate (After Dec. 1, 2024)

Corporate member rate per booth    $10,650

Non-member rate per booth             $12,800

 

Additional Exhibitor Passes

Early Bird Rate (August 14 - Nov. 30, 2024) $300

Late Rate (After Dec. 1, 2024)                    $500

 

EXHIBITOR MOVE IN:

  • Tuesday 7am- 10pm
  • Wednesday 6am- 3pm

EXHIBITOR MOVE OUT:

  • Saturday starting at 12pm

 

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Location: Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Resort Address: 777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719 Dates: January 21 - 26, 2025

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Goat Yoga held Wednesday, January 24th from 7:00 am - 8:00 am is FULL! Registration for this event is closed.