34th International Symposium on Ballistics

Welcome to the main IBS page for the 34th International Symposium on Ballistics (ISB). This conference takes place at Jacksonville, Florida, USA, during the period 19-23 May, 2025. The symposium venue is the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.



Abstracts
Abstract submission is now closed.


Agenda
A general agenda for the symposium is given below.
Monday - 19thTuesday - 20thWednesday - 21stThursday - 22ndFriday - 23rd
0800-0900      Registration for tutorials
0900-1300      Morning tutorial sessions (IB101 & EM101)
1300-1400      Lunch Break
1400-1800      Afternoon tutorial sessions (EB101 & TB101)
1400-1700      Registration open for all
1830-2200      Welcome reception
 
0800-1700      Registration open
0830-0850      Administrative Remarks
0850-0920      Invited Lecture 1
0920-0950      Disrupting Threat Networks Through Forensic Exploitation
0950-1050      Coffee Break
1050-1230      Interior Ballistics
1230-1400      Lunch Break
1400-1540      Exterior Ballistics
1540-1610      Coffee Break
1610-1730      Terminal Ballistics I
Tuesday Poster Sessions:
1400-1520      Terminal Ballistics
1540-1730      Vulnerability, Survivability and Artificial Intelligence
 
0800-1700      Registration open
0830-0840      Administrative Remarks
0840-1020      Terminal Ballistics II
1020-1050      Coffee Break
1050-1230      Explosion Mechanics
1400    End of program
1430    Tour of Ship
1900-2400      Conference Dinner
Wednesday Poster Sessions:
0840-1020      Explosion Mechanics
1040-1230      Launch Dynamics, Hypersonics, Emerging Technologies and Drones
 
0800-1700      Registration open
0830-0840      Administrative Remarks
0840-1020      Launch Dynamics and Hypersonics
1020-1050      Coffee Break
1050-1230      Emerging Technologies and Drones
1230-1400      Lunch Break
1400-1540      Vulnerability and Survivability
1540-1610      Coffee Break
1610-1730      Artificial Intelligence
Thursday Poster Sessions:
0840-1020      Exterior Ballistics
1040-1230      Interior Ballistics
1400-1520      Terminal Ballistics II
 
0800-1000      Registration open
0830-0840     Administrative Remarks
0840-1020      Interior and Exterior Ballistics II
1020-1050      Coffee Break
1050-1230      Terminal Ballistics III
1150-1230      Award Presentations
1230-1235      Closing remarks
1240-1330      Society meeting and Lunch
TBD      ISB Board Meeting
Friday Tutorials:
0900-1300      Morning tutorial sessions (MT201)

 


Registration
Registration is now OPEN.
Registration costs, in US$, for IBS members are shown below.
Regular registration (by 15 April 2025):     $1695
Late registration (after 15 April 2025):      $1895

Registration costs for non-members are $100 extra.

Prices for students are fixed at $1495.

If you need an invoice for registration then please register first, stating you will pay by check, and follow the instructions (if you have any problems, please contact Lexi at lexi@asmii.net).

The link for registration is below - note that IBS members will need their membership number in order to validate their membership (those who pay each term might need to renew their membership). If you do not know your membership number then please contact Clive Woodley at membership@ballistics.org.
34th ISB registration


Hotel information
A special rate of $179/night (plus taxes which are approximately $26.20/night) has been negotiated with the hotel. A limited amount of government per diem rates are available on a first come, first served basis.

The link to be used for making your hotel reservation is below.
Hyatt hotel reservation

If you need assistance to make your reservation then please contact Hyatt at +1 877 803 7534 or use this link below to find your local region contact
Hyatt region contact


Tutorials
Prices in $ for tutorials are tabulated below.
 EarlyRegularLate
One session only350400450
Both AM and PM600700800
3 tutorials95011001250

Details on the tutorials to be given at the ISB are provided at the location below and are booked through the registration process:
34th ISB Tutorials


Poster presenters
Please note that the maximum poster size available for this symposium is 45" by 45".
You must bring your poster already printed with you.


Sponsorship opportunities and Exhibitor Stands
Information on sponsorship opportunities and Exhibitor Stands at the ISB are in the brochure below.
Sponsor brochure


Visa and other information
If a visa is needed, please contact the symposium co-chairs at 34th_isb@ballistics.org to request an invitation letter for visa applications. Please remember to inform them of your official address and any other information that might be needed on the letter.

 

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