Hyderabad is set to become a global hub for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and aerospace inspection technologies as NDE 2026 and AeroNDT 2026 will be held together for the first time at the HITEX Exhibition Centre from November 14 to 17, 2026. This landmark collaboration is expected to bring together leading experts, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers from across the world.
Organized by the Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ISNT), the event will be conducted under the theme “Innovation for Strategic and Economic Excellence.” More than 2,000 participants are expected to attend, while over 50 exhibitors have already confirmed their participation, highlighting strong industry confidence in the event.
The conference will showcase the latest advancements in NDT technologies, aerospace inspection systems, digital manufacturing, structural health monitoring, image processing, advanced materials, renewable energy inspection, and reliability assessment. Experts from sectors including defense, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, railways, and shipping will share knowledge and explore future opportunities.
Adding significance to the event, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi are expected to participate as chief guests during key sessions. Their presence underscores the growing importance of NDT technologies in India's defense modernization, clean energy transition, and industrial growth.
Industry giants such as MIDHANI, BrahMos Aerospace, Godrej & Boyce, and Larsen & Toubro (L&T), along with several public sector defense enterprises, have extended their support to the event.
Experts believe the joint event will strengthen Hyderabad’s position as a global center for aerospace inspection, advanced materials research, and digital manufacturing while reinforcing India’s ambitions in technology, innovation, and industrial excellence.
NDE 2026 and AeroNDT 2026 are expected to be among the most significant technology and industrial events in Asia, bringing together innovation, research, and industry under one roof.
