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Training you want, The International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators Knowledge Skills you
Training you want,
The International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators
Knowledge Skills you
The IABTI 2018 International In-Service Training & Expo consists ofcomprehensive training, case study presentations, and live demonstrations designed forthose whose work or business is involved with anti-terrorism, bomb/explosives disposal,and/or explosives and post-blast investigations. The IABTI strives to ensure all presentationsare relevant, related, and energetic for our attendees and will include presentations bysome of the best explosives related subject matter experts. In addition to the training,there will be two full days of exhibitions by companies that support the greater explosivescommunity (manufacturers of robots, X-ray systems, disruptors, containment vessels,detection equipment, training aids, and much more).
This year’s In-Service will be an open, multi-track training program to include presentations, case studies, and live demonstrations on the following topics:
• Explosive Devices and Bombing Trends• Emerging Technologies• Microcontrollers and Explosive Devices• Blast Related Traumatic Brain Injury• Military Ordnance Response/Identification/Disposal• Commercial Pyrotechnics and Accidents• Specialty Bomb Squad Explosive Tools • Significant Events/Investigations• Bomb Technician/SWAT Tactical Integration• Explosives Detection Canine Tactical Integration• Large Odor Training for Explosives Detection Canine Teams• Explosive Device and Post Blast Intelligence Exploitation and Analysis• IABTI Explosives Safety Certificate Program• And much, much, more!
See you in Reno, Nevada
June 18-22, 2018
The International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators
In a world where we’re bombarded with email, it’s disproportionately effective to connect with people face toface. Attending a relevant training event and accompanying expo can be one of the best ways to acceleratethis process, since you can meet multiple people in just a few days. Take advantage of this opportunity forhuman connection and capitalize on the power of meeting in person. Attendance at this In-Service and Exponot only affords you access to top experts and those with expertise in the explosives and investigativecommunities, but also allows you to build these outside relationships. Time and time again, it is proven thatsharing your real life experience and knowledge instills confidence, thereby motivating you to improveyourself and better serve your agency.
The IABTI’s New Technology Exposition and Exhibitor Show isdesigned as a part of the IABTI’s annual International In-Service Training. This event continues to be the largest in theindustry and brings together the latest in technology,services, and training for the explosives community, all underone roof. Our Exhibitors exemplify what the IABTI stands for.By fostering the exchange of explosives related informationand ideas, as well as providing the best face-to-facenetworking in the industry, this is an event you will want toattend. You owe it to your safety, and that of your squad, tocheck out the latest comprehensive collaboration oftechnology and equipment. The personal interactionafforded by this Exposition is irreplaceable and cannot bematched by electronic means. The opportunity for researchand development for your department is paramount andunrivaled.
Why You Should Attend:
Equipment / Technology:
What is included?• Forty hours of in-service training, presentations and case studies in lecture style, classroom format,
hands-on training in classroom/meeting space, AND demonstrations at the range/training area providedby the external, local sponsoring agency: Reno/Washoe Regional Consolidated Bomb Squad
Block-style, multi-track trainingincluding Hands-On and Demonstrations
• Access to the Exhibit Hall and morethan 80 booths offering equipment,training, and tools for those in thegreater explosives community
• Lunch Monday through Thursday and the Banquet Dinner on Wednesday evening
In-Service Training & Expo ScheduleSchedule is preliminary and subject to change
Sunday, June 1710:00 am – 10:00 pm On-Site Registration and Check-In Open
Monday, June 187:00 am On-Site Registration and Check-In Opens8:30 am - 5:30 pm New Technology Exposition & Exhibits Open9:00 am Opening Ceremonies & Training Event Announcements10:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm Training/Technical Sessions7:00 pm ‐ 9:00 pm Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, June 197:30 am - 5:30 pm New Technology Exposition & Exhibits Open8:00 am - 5:00 pm Split-Track Training/Technical Sessions (Bomb Squad
Operations and Post Blast Investigations)
Wednesday, June 208:00 am – 5:00 pm Multi-track Demonstrative Training/Technical Sessions
(Live Explosives & Practical Hands-On) All live explosives training events are sponsored by the Reno/Washoe Regional Consolidated Bomb Squad
6:00 pm Reception 7:00 pm Annual International In-Service Banquet
Thursday, June 218:00 am – 5:00 pm Split-Track Training/Technical Sessions: (Pyrotechnic
Devices & IABTI Explosives Safety Certificate CourseFriday, June 228:00 am – 12:00 pm Training/Technical Sessions
IABTI MembershipIABTI Membership is required to attend. If you are not a member, please fulfill thisrequirement now. IABTI’s electronic membership application is available atwww.iabti.org/join. Your IABTI photo ID will be used as your on-site ID and is required.If you do not have an IABTI ID, please email your photo to [email protected].
Registration is available at: https://www.iabti.org/itc
Prior to On/AfterMay 15th May 15th
Current IABTIMember Registration $600 $700
Non-MemberRegistration Fee * $650 $750
*Due to the nature and content of this In-Service, all non IABTImember registrants are required to complete an IABTImembership application and be approved before access willbe allowed. Please do so at www.iabti.org/join
In-Service Registration is all electronic. If you require aninvoice, please send registrant names to [email protected].
For more information: (540) 752-4533
In-Service Training Location:Silver Legacy & Reno Ballroom407 North Virginia StreetReno, Nevada, United States
Lodging: Silver LegacyA block of rooms has been reservedat the Silver Legacy, located in theheart of Downtown Reno. We havesecured a discounted room rate of$105 (plus $18/night resort/cityfees & taxes), as long as you bookbefore May 17, 2018 with groupcode: IABTI. Reservations can bemade by calling 775‐325‐7378.Using the group code, you alsoreceive $3 off the normal $18 dailyResort Fee.
PLEASE NOTE: if you make yourreservations by phone, a creditcard is required but will not becharged until your arrival. If youmake reservations online, yourcredit card will be immediatelycharged for two nights. Avoid animmediate credit card charge bymaking your reservation over thephone: 775-325-7378, group code:IABTI.
The Silver Legacy offers smokingand non-smoking rooms. Please letthem know your preference whenmaking your reservation.
Travel:Reno-Tahoe Airport (RNO) is just six minutes away fromthe Silver Legacy, which also offers guests a dailyairport shuttle service. The shuttle departs from thehotel at the top of the hour and the bottom of the hourfrom 5am until 11pm and departs from the airport 15minutes after the hour and 15 minutes before the hourfrom 5:15 am until 11:45 pm. Upon your arrival at theReno-Tahoe International Airport, proceed to thebaggage claim area and follow the signs to the airportshuttle area to board the Silver Legacy shuttle.
