The International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) Australian Chapter are proud to announce the dates for the 10th Drill & Blast Down Under Conference 2026 on the 17th, 18th & 19th of November at Optus Stadium, Perth, Western Australia.
The Conference Committee has sourced a diverse mix of topics covering optimisation, digitisation, modelling & AI, explosives, specialty blasting, drilling, underground vibration, environment and wall control.
We are pleased to announce that our keynote speaker for 2026 is Paul Carter, a driller who will share his take no prisoner’s approach to life and talk about heading to some of the world’s most remote, wild and dangerous places as a contractor in the oil business.
As usual, we will hand out the following annual awards – Driller of the Year (DOTY), Shotfirer of the Year (SOTY), Past President Award, Distinguished Service, ISEE Fellow and Paper of the Year.
The ISEE Australian Chapter look forward to welcoming you to the conference to share technical information amongst our industry and to learn from experts in the field.
REGISTRATION:
Click here to register for the event – REGISTER HERE
VENUE:
Optus Stadium – 333 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood WA 6100
Optus Stadium Preferred Accommodation List:
CLICK HERE for an interactive map that offered discount codes for the Crown Perth, plus several other accommodation options in central Perth city.
NETWORKING EVENTS:
Arrival Networking Session – Emerging Professionals Event – Exhibitor Hall – Tuesday 17th of November (6:00-8:00pm) – Included in conference ticket
Happy Hour – Exhibition Hall – Wednesday 18th of November (5:00pm-6:00pm) – Included in conference ticket
Conference Dinner – Optus Stadium Sports Lounge – Buffet and Cocktail Reception included – Wednesday 18th of November (7:00pm-10:00pm) – PAID TICKET TO ATTEND
Your $150 ticket includes:
Cocktail Reception Package – 1 Hour
Food Station 1 – Been Thinking Bao You
Food Station 2 – Pasta La Vista Baby (Italian Station)
Food Station 3 – You’re Second To Naan (Indian Station)
Wattle Beverage Package – 3 Hours
Fireworks Display
Closing Networking Event (The Camfield) – Thursday 19th November (4:30-7:30pm) – PAID TICKET TO ATTEND
Your $77 ticket includes:
Camfield Beverage Package – 3 Hours
Food platters – 2 hours
Click here to register for the event – REGISTER HERE
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS PROSPECTUS 2026
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring and/or exhibiting at the 10th Drill & Blast Down Under Conference 2026. Your support of this industry event is greatly appreciated.
Download the full prospectus Sponsor&Exhibitor_Prospectus_10thDrill&BlastConference2026
We have many great opportunities available in 2026. It’s our 10th Anniversary this year and the ISEE Australia board thought fireworks were in order to celebrate so we are offering 3 x Fireworks Sponsorships to make this happen. Additionally, as we are holding the event at Optus Stadium, we have a bit more room to move. The venue has offered us the opportunity to showcase large mining equipment, vehicles, and robots at the base of the stadium and on the roof. Therefore, we are offering a Heavy Equipment Exhibitor option giving you the chance to bring in and show off your BIG equipment.
Exhibition spaces and sponsorships are selling quickly. Please contact conference@iseeaustralia.org for more information or to sign up today!