Hyderabad to host global NDE, aerospace inspection conferences

Hyderabad will host NDE 2026 and AeroNDT 2026 at HITEX from November 15 to 17, bringing together global experts in non-destructive evaluation and aerospace inspection. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the inaugural ceremony as chief guest.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad is set to host two major international events in the field of non-destructive testing, evaluation and aerospace inspection technologies, as the Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ISNT) organises NDE 2026 – the 36th Annual Conference on Non-Destructive Evaluation and Enabling Technologies, alongside AeroNDT 2026 – the 15th International Symposium on NDT in Aerospace, from November 15 to 17, at HITEX Exhibition Centre.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. Under the theme ‘Innovation for Strategic and Economic Excellence,’ the joint events will bring together industry leaders, scientists, researchers, academicians, engineers, students and technology providers from India and abroad to explore advances in non-destructive evaluation (NDE), aerospace inspection, industrial safety and emerging engineering technologies.

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NDE 2026 is expected to attract more than 2,000 professionals, researchers, academicians and industry leaders, while the accompanying exhibition will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing products, technologies and solutions in non-destructive testing and related fields.