Notice to authors

Important dates (tentatively);
Abstract Due 　　　　　　　10 July, 2026
Notification of acceptance 　31 July, 2026
Early registration 　　　　　15 September, 2026
Opening ESHP2026 　　　　26 October, 2026

Abstract;
You can download the abstract format in MS Word format.
The abstract submission is scheduled to begin in June.
For more questions about the submission, please contact the Secretariat.

Proposal for special sessions;
We are waiting for proposals for special sessions based on a minimum of 3 invited and contributed lectures. Send an e-mail to Secretariat.
The following special session has already been planned:

Special Session #1: “Fundamentals of Explosives”
Organizer: Dr. Shiro Kubota (AIST, Japan)

Young Researcher Presentation Award (Tentative);
We are planning to establish a Young Researcher Presentation Award to recognize outstanding presentations by early-career participants. Further details, including eligibility criteria et.al., will be announced in due course.

Paper publication;
West Branch, Japan Explosives Society, welcomes all speakers in ESHP2026 to submit papers for Science and Technology of Energetic Materials, STEM after the symposium. Normally, STEM charges publishing fee for paper processing, however, author of presentations in ESHP2026 receive exemption from publishing fee.

The Science and Technology of Energetic Materials has Impact Factor and is indexed in:
　UGC CARE
　Web of Science (SCIE)
Submitted manuscripts will be peer-reviewed according to the journal standards. Please check the website for details:
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/stem/-char/en