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 - 19th	Tuesday - 20th	Wednesday - 21st	Thursday - 22nd	Friday - 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.

	Early	Regular	Late
One session only	350	400	450
Both AM and PM	600	700	800
3 tutorials	950	1100	1250

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.