EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium 2025

EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will convene experts, innovators, and policymakers to address critical challenges in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and countermine operations.

The 2025 Symposium will focus on cutting-edge research, technological innovations, domestic and international cooperation, and counter-IED missions, as well as best practices in mitigating the threats posed by explosive hazards.

When is EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium?

The 11th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will run from 16-17 July, 2025.

Key Themes

• Sustaining Navy expeditionary combat forces to support maritime objectives
• Effectively countering explosive threats amid an evolving era of expeditionary warfare
• Building Army strategic readiness and sustaining land dominance through EOD
• Deploying and conducting operations to counter CBRNE & WMD threats

Other topics to be covered include:

• Building nationwide C-IED capabilities and mitigating risk to critical infrastructure
• Enabling joint warfighter success through innovative lethal and protective capabilities
• Supporting the Navy through ordnance, energetics, and EOD solutions
• Adapting EOD/IED tactics and training to enhance preparedness
• Coordinating with the international C-IED community to combat complex threats

What’s On?

At the event, attendees can gain insights into critical challenges, current initiatives, and future innovations in EOD/IED and countermine operations.

Discussions will focus on advancements in EOD techniques, large-scale clearance operations, and innovative C-IED/EOD technology.

Sessions will explore the approaches to clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in post-conflict environments.

Speakers

The event will feature an esteemed lineup of speakers, including:

• Col Vinson “Vince” Morris, USA – Project Manager, Close Combat Systems, JPEO A&A

• Col Stephen Kavanaugh, USA – Division Chief, HQDA G-3/5/7 G38, Adaptive C-IED/EOD Solutions (ACES)

• David Williamson – Deputy Associate Director, Office of Bombing Prevention, CISA, DHS

• Lt Col James Alfaro, USA – Commander, 79th EOD Battalion

• Cmdr Jason Bagshaw – Commander, Special Operations Division, Metropolitan Police

• Rick Hayes – Special Assistant to the Executive Manager, DoD EOD Technology & Training, NSWC Indian Head Division

• CWO Jared Green, USMC – OIC, EOD Section, Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF)

• Dr. Edwin Bundy – Former Program Manager, EOD/Explosives Operations (EOD/EXO)

For more details regarding speakers – visit the official event website here. 

Where is EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium?

151 St. George
National Harbor
Maryland

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