Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it is the primary international organization for explosives engineers.

[2] Each year more than 1500 blasters,[3] manufacturers, government officials and industry leaders, come together for an annual conference.

The Blasters Weekend is a preconference event targeted at field personnel focusing on more practical knowledge and skills.

Both conference events qualify for continuing education units (CEUs) and/or professional development hours (PDHs) for most states licensing programs.

[4] Industry awards and designations presented at the annual national conference.