6TH SHOCK & VIBRATION SYMPOSIUM
SEPTEMBER 20 - 24, 2026 | ORLANDO, FL
The annual Shock and Vibration Symposium is the leading forum for the structural dynamics and vibration community to present and discuss new developments and on-going research. The Symposium was established in 1947 and typically includes both unclassified (unlimited and limited distribution) and classified sessions. Topics covered at the symposium include shock-ship testing, water shock, weapons effects (air blast, ground shock, cratering, penetration) shock physics, earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, and shock and vibration instrumentation and experiment techniques. Over 200 technical papers are typically presented. Panel discussions address topics such as new software developments or accelerometer isolation problems. Tutorials provide up-to-date technology overviews by leading specialists.
HI-TEST Laboratories is responsible for all planning and operational aspects of the symposium.
2026 ISTA FORUM
APRIL 7 - 9, 2026 | PHOENIX, AZ
ISTA Forum USA is the premier gathering for industry innovators, and thought leaders in the transportation packaging industry.
The TransPack and TempPack programs feature key topics such as sustainability, e-commerce, packaging performance testing, optimization and damage reduction, temperature-controlled packaging innovations, expert guidance, and more.