FULMINATION 2023
All-In-One Event Incorporating:
Ordnance Munitions & Explosives Conference | IExpE Annual Conference | Early Careers Symposium | Gala Dinner & Awards
The Institute of Explosives Engineers (IExpE) is the natural home for anyone working within the explosives industry. IExpE prides itself in promoting best practices and therefore fostering the highest standards across all sectors of the industry.
IExpE is the professional body for the explosives industry that enables and promotes consultation between individuals, professional private organisations, government departments, and armed forces experts.
Fulmination 2023 is the encompassing event for all sectors of the explosives industry which is nearly upon us. With the success of Fulmination 2022, IExpE want to ensure that you join us on this journey as we achieve together, towards tomorrow
Fulmination 2023 will take at East Midlands Conference Centre & Orchard Hotel. East Midlands Conference Centre offers state of the art meetings and event spaces, banqueting suites and magnificent, contemporary public spaces for networking.
By bringing all sectors of the industry together Fulmination 2023 will provide greater networking opportunities to drive the industry together, towards tomorrow.
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INTERACTIVE WALL PACKAGE
The IExpE eye-catching interactive wall is the perfect solution for integrating social media with a digital display. This is just one of the many impressive sponsorships packages Fulmination 2023 can offer.
Proven by research, interactive delegate engagement is successful by providing a real-time interactive experience, encouraging delegates to engage with the visual content whilst attracting others to the interactive wall.
The IExpE interactive wall can be used for simple visuals, interactive games, quizzes, competitions, and so much more!
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FULMINATION AWARDS
IExpE will be presenting industry awards at Fulmination 2023, so make sure you submit your nomination for who you believe has made the biggest impact to the engineering, technology, explosives, and energetics industry.
Please nominate for the following:
- Innovator of the year
- Manager of the year
- Company of the year
- Harold Swinnerton Award
The deadline for your nomination to be received is 18th November 2022, so make sure to nominate now!
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WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Event Sponsors
Access to event sponsors stands who will be showcasing the latest products from some of the biggest companies in the explosives industry.
Networking
Fulmination 2023 will deliver a range of engagement and networking opportunities to an international audience.
Seminars and Workshops
Bringing all sectors of the explosive industry together presents an unmissable opportunity for Fulmination delegates to develop and understand how each sector of the industry works.
Awards
Fulmination 2023 will see the biggest celebration of the industry that IExpE has ever held, and will recognise outstanding work across the industry.
Gala Dinner
On the first night of Fulmination 2023 we invite you to attend the Gala Dinner and Awards Evening. Delegates will enjoy 3-course dinner and be entertained by the well known after dinner speaker.
BECOME A SPEAKER
To register your interest to Become A Speaker at Fulmination 2023, please email vickihall@iexpe.org or click the button below.

TOPICS OF INTEREST
- Senior MoD Personnel (1* Etc)
- Senior Civil Servants (Regulators/BEIS/HSE)
- Fireworks Industry
- Special Effects
- Commercial EOD
- Offshore
- Innovation
- Defence & Weaponry
- Storage
- Trading Standards
- Education Sector
- Demolition
- Chemists
- Explosive Detection Dogs
EVENT SPEAKERS

FULMINATION SPEAKERS
Andy Grantham
Andy Grantham from the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining will be presenting a detailed look at stockpile management in Peru. This presentation will include the current state of the stockpile management, the international assistance provided, the national capabilities, and the way ahead for Peru.

Rebecca Yates
Rebecca Yates from Frazer-Nash Consultancy will be detailing the research undertaken for more economically viable and sustainable solutions in regards to WOME disposal.

Richard Battrick
Richard Battrick from UXO Control Limited will be explaining the challenges faced by agencies dealing with the risks of Unexploded Ordnance and the international frameworks that provide certifiable assurance of an organisations qualification, experience, and competence.

Matthew Ferran
Matthew Ferran from Munitions Safety Information Analysis Center will be giving a presentation about the Influence of Risk Tolerability on Approaches to S3 Assessment.

Bob MacNaught
Bob MacNaught from the UK Ministry of Defence will give a presentation about how the UK Defence Safety Authority has developed it’s ‘One DSA’ concept, how they are preparing for future challenges, and how they have been working with other areas of UK Defence on Simplifying EP Safety.

Martin Underwood
Martin Underwood from Tonanti Limited will give a presentation regarding worldwide accidents involving ammunition and explosives in storage facilities or during transportation. He will also describe some of the projects he has worked on and encourage those with the right experience to contribute towards improved ammunition management.

Ruth Barber
Ruth Barber from Saint Helena Government will give a presentation about the latest developments in Health and Safety Law with particular consideration of legal and regulatory changes affecting high-hazard industries and explosives.

James Brodier
James Brodier from Frazer-Nash Consultancy will give a presentation highlighting the importance of target characterisation and how it can inform weapon system design, use, and doctrine.

Stephen Miller
Stephen Miller from AWE will give a presentation which explores Rock Cannon sites developed by the miners and quarrymen of North Wales and how they were used through photographs and videos. This will also include the changes in the method required for continuing the explosive celebratory system as blasting technology moved on from black powder to more modern high explosives.

Marc Olbort
Marc Olbort from Dresden Informatik/TTE Europe will give a presentation about the developments in the explosives industry since the introduction of the obligation to track and trace explosives. Future developments and challenges will also be discussed throughout.

Erik Tunestal
Erik Tunestal from Eurenco Bofors will give a presentation based on his Testing Methodology for UN Transportation. Erik will explain Eurenco’s desire to change their standard packaging from 70L fibre drums to a 37L corrugated board box and the packaging test required to achieve this.

Lee Thornhill
Having previously been in roles in several different parts of the UK Government, including the MOD, Lee now heads up a small business specialising in weapons, ammunition and explosives engineering. Lee will give a presentation on his experiences working in both the public and private sectors, including the challenges and positives from both sides of the fence.

Samuel Yeap
Samuel Yeap from Frazer-Nash Consultancy will give a presentation based on the numerical modelling of ballistic impacts and blasts. Samuel will explain how Frazer-Nash is looking to expand and develop this area of modelling as current events prove the need for cutting edge defence technology.
EVENT SCHEDULE
All Delegates
Wokefield Suite
All Delegates
Wokefield Suite
IExpE Stream
The Forest
OME Stream
Wokefield Suite
Early Careers Stream
The Parry
IExpE Stream
The Forest
OME Stream
Wokefield Suite
Munitions breakdown in weapon assessment
Mixing-In-Case of energetic materials using resonant acoustic mixing
Smart Qualification
Early Careers Stream
The Parry
HFC studies of conventional and novel energetic materials
RAM round robin - PBX Manufacture
Early Careers Stream
The Forest
OME Stream
Wokefield Suite
IExpE Stream
The Parry
Early Careers Stream
Wokefield Suite
The Avenue
All Delegates
Wokefield Suite
IExpE Stream
The Forest
OME Stream
Wokefield Suite
IExpE Stream
The Forest
OME Stream
Wokefield Suite
IExpE Stream
The Forest
Early Careers Stream
Outside Area
IExpE Stream
Wokefield Suite
OME Stream
The Forest
IExpE Stream
The Forest
OME Stream
Wokefield Suite
All Delegates
Wokefield Suite
IExpE Stream
The Forest
OME Stream
Wokefield Suite
Early Careers Stream
The Parry
All Delegates
Wokefield Suite
AT THE EVENT, YOU WILL SEE
15+
Exhibitors
250+
Delegates
30+
Speakers
10
Industry Awards
FULMINATION 2022 HIGHLIGHTS
EVENT VENUE
De Vere Wokefield Estate
Goodboys Lane, Reading, RG7 3AE
Set in 250 acres of Berkshire parkland, its history is etched in the different architectural features that greet you throughout.
The heart of the estate, the historic Mansion House has had a complete makeover and now offers 87 guestrooms, including 12 luxury suites, along with the restoration of a number of event spaces including the pillared Terrace Suite.
A new 1560 Restaurant & Bar celebrate the best of British ingredients, whilst the Whisky Lounge is a cosy spot for drinks until the small hours.
Rooms
WiFi
Bar / Restaurant
Parking
Accessible
Gym / Golf
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