DAHANA BLASTING AND ENERGETICS SUMMIT 2026

Call for Young Innovators

Where Powerful Ideas Explode

Dahana Blasting and Energetics Summit 2026

DBEST (Dahana Blasting and Energetics Summit) 2026 is a national innovation competition organized by PT Dahana in celebration of PT Dahana's 60th Anniversary and in commemoration of Indonesia's National Mining and Energy Day. The competition provides a platform for university students across Indonesia to present innovative ideas and research that contribute to the advancement of blasting technology, energetic materials, mining, energy, and digital transformation.

Summit Topics

  • Advanced Energetics and Critical Materials
    Development of energetic materials, explosives, and critical materials supporting sustainable industry advancement.

  • Integrated Mine-to-Mill Optimization
    Optimization of the mining value chain from blasting to mineral processing to improve overall system efficiency.

  • Smart Blasting and Digital Mining System
    Digital transformation in blasting and mining operations using smart technologies and data-driven systems.

Participants

Dahana Blasting and Energetics Summit 2026 is open to active university students in Indonesia:
Diploma (D3/D4) / Undergraduate (S1) / Master's Degree (S2)
Participants may register individually or as part of a team.

Key Rules

  • Team Registration: each participant may take part in only 1 (one) entry, whether as a team or individually.

  • Team Capacity: each entry may consist of a team of up to 3 (three) members or a single individual (solo).

  • Abstract Submission: each team or individual may submit only 1 (one) paper.

  • Judges' Decision: the decision of the board of judges is final and cannot be contested.

  • Originality: Submitted papers must be original and must not have been previously published or submitted elsewhere.

Venue

Dahana Blasting and Energetics Summit 2026 will be hosted at the Energetic Materials Center of PT Dahana, located in Subang, West Java, Indonesia.

Timeline

  • Call for Abstract
    25 July-4 August 2026

  • Abstract Review
    5-14 August 2026

  • Announcement of Selected Abstracts
    15 August 2026

  • Full Paper Submission
    15 August-22 September 2026

  • Final Paper Review
    23-30 September 2026

  • Technical Meeting
    1 October 2026

  • Summit Day
    8 October 2026

  • Awarding Ceremony
    8 October 2026


COUNTDOWN TO THE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE


    Prizes

    As part of our commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, Dahana Blasting and Energetics Summit 2026 recognizes innovations that demonstrate technical excellence, originality, and meaningful contributions to industry and academia.

    1st Place

    IDR 10,000,000

    with Certificate of Achievement + Trophy

    2nd Place

    IDR 7,500,000

    with Certificate of Achievement + Trophy

    3rd Place

    IDR 5,000,000

    with Certificate of Achievement + Trophy

    Favorite Team

    IDR 3,000,000

    with Certificate of Achievement + Trophy

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    Abstract Submission

    Complete the form and submit your abstract below to register for the Dahana Blasting and Energetics Summit 2026.

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