Hyderabad will host global non-destructive evaluation events in November

Hyderabad will host two major international Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) events this November, bringing together experts from the aerospace, defence, energy and manufacturing sectors from around the world.

For the first time, the 36th Annual Conference on Nondestructive Evaluation and Activation Technologies (NDE 2026) and the 15th International Symposium on Aerospace NDT (AeroNDT 2026) will be held on a common platform at the HITEX Exhibition Center from November 14 to 17. The event is organized by the Indian branch of the Non-Destructive Society for the Non-ISD Hyderabad Society.

According to organizers, the joint event themed “Innovation for Strategic and Economic Excellence” is expected to attract more than 2,000 professionals, researchers, academics and students. More than 50 exhibitors have already confirmed their participation, and more than 100 exhibitors are expected to showcase advanced NDE technologies and solutions.

AeroNDT 2026 is the only dedicated aviation non-destructive testing event to be held in the Asia-Pacific region during the second half of 2026, they added.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi are expected to be the chief guests for the key sessions.

Published – 21 Jun 2026 21:59 IST