
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE ANALYSIS AND DETECTION OF EXPLOSIVES
ISADE 2026
Advance science. Strengthen security. Connect globally.Mark your calendar for ISADE 2026, a premier international scientific symposium convening every three years and recognized worldwide for its depth, rigor, and impact in explosives analysis and detection.
📅 September 13–18, 2026
📍 Rotterdam, The Netherlands
🏨 SS Rotterdam by WestCord Hotels, a legendary flagship, a unique venue
Early Bird Registration & Call for AbstractsAnnouncements for Early Bird Registration and the Call for Abstracts will be released in January 2026. Researchers, scientists, government and industry practitioners, and policymakers are encouraged to prepare submissions that showcase cutting-edge science and operational insight to share with the scientific community.
Why Attend ISADE 2026?ISADE brings together a global community of scientists, forensic analysts, law-enforcement professionals, military experts, policymakers, government and industry, to exchange knowledge, address emerging threats, and shape the future of explosives detection.
An Unforgettable Venue: SS RotterdamMoored in its birthplace, the SS Rotterdam—often called “La Grande Dame”—offers a one-of-a-kind setting that blends maritime history with modern comfort. As part of WestCord Hotels, this iconic Dutch venue provides exceptional accommodations, dining, and meeting spaces, all under one roof. Read its history at
https://ssrotterdam.com/who-are-we/history/.
Host Organization
ISADE 2026 is hosted by Scientific Workshops, a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing scientific education and collaboration in forensic and analytical disciplines. Website: https://scientificworkshops.org/ISADE2026
Join us in Rotterdam for a landmark gathering where science informs practice, collaboration fuels innovation, and global expertise converges.

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Details and registration coming in January 2026.
