Ballistics and Defense Technology Conference & Expo (BDTC&E) aims at bringing a wide range of ballistics, defense technology, and forensic science experts as well as practitioners together to share new technologies and best practices. All session topics and presentations will include original research results, product development, industrial practices, student projects, and development of courses or curriculum.

Target audience includes university faculty, research staff, technology leaders, industry management, military members (including explosive ordnance disposal technicians), proving ground personnel, law enforcement personnel (including public safety bomb technicians, certified explosive specialists, firearms examiners, post-blast investigators), students, and local businesses.