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Scheduled for Saturday, this popular and highly regarded one day seminar is designed and presented for blasters by the best in the business to help plan and execute efficient blast designs, hear updates on regulations, safety and more. The seminar is included as part of the Blasters Weekend Package or sign up separately. Proposed topics and speakers include:
Welcome and Introduction
Larry Mirabelli, Blasters Training Committee Chairman
Blasting Safety — ISEE Blast Blasting Fundamentals Level 1+
Jay Schafler, Enaex, North America
Demolition of Pier E3 — San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge Removal Project
Kenneth Tully, KT Blasting Specialists LLC
Driller/Blaster Communication throught the Blasting Process
James Buchannan, Kemec LLC
Bulk Explosives — Always and Nevers
Jeff Averett, Dyno Nobel Inc
Production Blasting near Gas Transmission Lines
Larry Mirabelli, Buckley Powder Co.
Blast Reporting…Are You on Your Game
John Watson, Consultant
Improved Safety and Efficiency in Blasting Operations
Richard O'Meara, Orica
Blast Metrics & Design Principles
Bob McClure, R.A. McClure, Inc.
Blasters training registration includes lunch, coffee breaks and course materials. The seminar runs from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration opens Friday from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday morning starting at 7 a.m. A certificate of attendance will be issued. Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming have accepted retraining credit hours in the past. Check with your state officials for more information.
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Author Deadline Dates
- May 12, 2017 (Extended to May 30)
- Last day for submission of abstract
- June 15, 2017
- Notification of abstract acceptance
- Aug. 15, 2017
- Last day for submission of completed paper
- Nov. 1, 2017
- Notification of final paper acceptance
- Nov. 30, 2017
- Conference registration deadline for authors
Author Tools
pdf Author/Paper Presentation Instructions (PDF) (116 KB) document Poster Template Example (PPTX) (81 KB)
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Author Deadline Dates
- May 15, 2016
- Last day for submission of abstract (Extended to May 27)
- June 15, 2016
- Notification of abstract acceptance
- Aug. 15, 2016
- Last day for submission of completed paper
- Nov. 1, 2016
- Notification of final paper acceptance
- Dec. 1, 2016
- Conference registration deadline for authors
Author Tools
pdf Author Presentation Instructions (PDF) (21 KB) pdf Publication Instructions (PDF) (22 KB) document Abstract and Research Paper Template (DOCX) (217 KB)
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Schedule of Events
Please note that this schedule may change. Please check your onsite program for final times and locations of all activities. Be sure to check the conference app for dates and times of committee meetings.
Friday, February 3rd Registration Opens for All at 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm (one beer drink ticket with early registration)
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Saturday, February 4 |
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7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Blasters Weekend Registration Open (foyer of Texas Ballroom) |
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8:00 am - 2:30 pm |
Clay Shoot (Moyesway Clay Shoot) |
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8:00 am – 8:15 am |
Welcome and Introductions (Lone Star A & B) |
| 8:15 am – 10:00 am |
Morning Sessions 1 & 2 Session 1 (Lone Star A & B) Session 2 (Lone Star A & B) |
| 9:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Bookstore opens (Foyer of Texas Ballroom) |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am |
Coffee Break (Lone Star Foyer) |
| 10:30am – 12:15 pm |
Morning Session 3 & 4 Session 3 (Lone Star A & B) Session 4 (Lone Star A & B) |
| 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm |
Lunch in Lone Star Foyer |
| 1:15pm -2:45pm |
Attendees select one of four workshops per session Session 5 Workshop A (Lone Star C) Workshop B (Lone Star D) Workshop C (Lone Star E) Workshop D (Lone Star F) |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. |
Attendees select one of four workshops per session Session 6 Workshop A (Lone Star C) Workshop B (Lone Star D) Workshop C ( Lone Star E) Workshop D (Lone Star F) |
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall Opens to All (Texas Ballroom) |
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5:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
Blaster’s Reception in Exhibit Hall (Texas Ballroom) |
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6:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
Executive Committee Meeting (Presidio B) |
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8:00 pm – 9:30 pm |
Board of Director’s Reception (Presidio B & C) |
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Sunday, February 5 |
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7:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Conference Registration Opens (Foyer of Texas Ballroom) |
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8:00 am – 10:30 am |
Chapter Management Workshop (Lone Star E) |
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9:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Bookstore (Foyer of Texas Ballroom) |
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10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Regulatory Panel Discussion (Lone Star F) |
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Drill MWD Program (Lone Star E) |
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12:30 pm – 2:00 pm |
Blasters Video Round Up (Lone Star A & B) |
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Student Industry Connection (Lone Star E) |
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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
The Bench F.K.A. Demo Stage (Crockett A) |
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Session Chairmans Meeting (Mission A) |
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3:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall Opens (Texas Ballroom) |
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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Welcome reception in hall beginning from 4-6 pm (Texas Ballroom) |
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6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
The International Reception hosted by Nelson Brothers (Lone Star A & B) |
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7:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
ISEE Social at 1902 Night Club brought to you by the Emerging Professionals |
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Monday, February 6 |
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6:30 am – 8:00 am |
Past Presidents Breakfast (Mission A) |
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7:30 am – 4:00 pm |
Registration Opens (Foyer of Texas Ballroom) |
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8:00 am – 9:15 am |
Opening General Session w/Keynote Dr. Catherine T. Aimone-Martin |
| 9:15 am – 10:15 am |
Three Top Papers (Lone Star A & B) |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Bookstore Opens (Foyer of Texas Ballroom) |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall Opens (Texas Ballroom) |
| 10:30 am –2:50 pm |
Technical Sessions (Lone Star A & C) |
| 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
The Bench F.K.A. Demo Stage (Crockett A) |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
Attendee Lunch in Exhibit Hall (Texas Ballroom) |
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Spouse Wine Glass Painting/Lunch (Bonham D) |
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
ISEE All Committee Meeting (Lone Star C) |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Spouse Sorbet Making Class (Hyatt Kitchen) Please meet at the hotel registration desk at 1:50 pm to be escorted. |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Untold Stories “Industry Highlights and History” brought to you by the Emerging Professionals (Lone Star D) |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Ice Cream Networking Social Exhibit Hall (Texas Ballroom) |
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3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Scholarship Committee Meeting (Mission A) |
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3:30 pm – 5:00 pm |
Blaster Forum Poster Session (Lone Star B) |
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Tuesday, February 7 |
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7:00 am – 8:30 am |
Foundation Trustees Meeting (Mission A) |
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7:00 am – 8:30 am |
Seismograph Section Meeting (Mission B) |
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8:00 am – 3:30 pm |
Technical Sessions (Lone Star A & C) |
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8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Conference Registration Opens (Texas Ballroom Foyer) |
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9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall Opens |
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9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
The Bench F.K.A. Demo Stage (Crockett A) |
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9:30 am - 10:30 am |
Publications Committee Meeting (Bowie A) |
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10:30 am – 11:30 am |
Conference Advisory Committee Meeting (Travis A) |
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Blaster’s Training Committee Meeting (Mission A) |
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12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Fragblast Section Meeting (Mission B) |
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12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Drillers Section Meeting (Bowie A) |
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12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Program Committee Meeting (Travis A) |
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12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Attendee Lunch (Texas Ballroom) |
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1:30 pm -2:30 pm |
Finance Committee Meeting (Mission A) |
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Emerging Professionals Section Meeting (Mission B) |
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
International Committee Meeting (Mission A) |
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6:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
All Clear Cheers and Beers Bash (Lone Star A, B, & C) |
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Wednesday, February 8 |
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8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Board of Directors Meeting (Travis B) |
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Schedule of Events
Please note that this schedule may change. Please check your onsite program for final times and locations of all activities. Be sure to check the conference app for dates and times of committee meetings.
Friday — January 26 |
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| 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Blasters Weekend Registration |
Saturday — January 27 |
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| 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Blasters Weekend Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Blasters Training Seminar |
| 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 16th Annual Sporting Clays Shoot |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Blasters Weekend Reception |
Sunday — January 28 |
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| 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Chapter Management Workshop |
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | ISEE Conference Registration |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Regulatory Panel Discussion |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Blasters R Us Video Roundup |
| 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Exhibits Open |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Student Industry Connection |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Session Chairman's Meeting |
| 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Gala Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall |
| 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | International Reception by Invitation |
| 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Emerging Professionals Social - Open to All |
Monday — January 29 |
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| 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | ISEE Conference Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | ISEE Conference - Opening Session |
| 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Technical Sessions |
| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibits Open |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | ISEE Sponsored Lunch in Exhibit Hall |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | ISEE Committee Meetings |
| 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Blasters Forum Poster Session/Reception |
Tuesday — January 30 |
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| 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Seismograph Section Meeting |
| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | FragBlast Session |
| 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Technical Sessions |
| 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Exhibits Open |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | ISEE Membership Workshop |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | ISEE Sponsored Lunch in Exhibit Hall |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Drillers Section Meeting |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Emerging Professionals Section Meeting |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | ISEE Annual Membership Meeting |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Grand Finale Gala - Open to All - New! |
| 7:00 p.m. | Education Foundation Silent Auction Finale |
Wednesday — January 31 |
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| 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Technical Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. | ISEE Conference Adjourns |