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Special Events at ASNT 2026

Unwind, connect, and celebrate with exclusive events happening beyond the sessions.

ASNT 2026 isn't just about learning—it's about connecting with your community. From relaxed social gatherings to lively celebrations, these special events offer the perfect chance to meet fellow NDT professionals, build new relationships, and have some fun along the way. Whether you're looking to network, support a good cause, or just hit the dance floor, there's something for everyone.

ASNT Volunteer Summit 2026

Saturday, 10 October

Held in conjunction with ASNT 2026, the ASNT Volunteer Summit brings together section leaders, council members, and committee volunteers for an in-person experience focused on collaboration, shared learning, and meaningful connection. Expect interactive sessions, open dialogue, and clear next steps to help you strengthen your impact as a volunteer leader.

Learn More About the Summit

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ASNT 2026 Short Courses

11-15 October

ASNT 2026 Short Courses cover the technical and leadership skills driving NDT forward this year, from phased array and digital radiography to digital twins and team performance. These four-hour, in-person workshops are approved for ASNT NDT Level III recertification, IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and Professional Development Hours (PDHs).

For questions on short courses, contact education@asnt.org.

Register For Short Courses

Short courses are open to conference attendees only. Find your path for the next steps to register.

4th Annual ASNT Foundation Golf Tournament

Monday, 12 October
Registration opens at 7:15 a.m. | Shotgun starts at 8:30 a.m.

Golf Club of Dublin
5805 Eiterman Rd, Dublin, OH 43016

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The ASNT Foundation's 4th Annual Golf Tournament is more than a day on the course—it's an investment in the future of the nondestructive testing (NDT) profession.

Every dollar raised through the golf tournament goes toward the ASNT Foundation, building the next generation of NDT professionals through scholarships and grants that make the path more accessible, workforce development initiatives that strengthen the pipeline, and STEM outreach programs like UT in a Box that introduce middle school students to NDT long before they're making career decisions.

The future of the profession is being shaped right now in classrooms, in training programs, and in the investments from members like you.

Registrations*	Investment
Foursome	$900
Individual	$225

Register For the Tournament

The golf tournament is open to conference attendees and non-attendees alike. Find your path for the next steps to register.

Sponsor the Tournament

*Four-person scramble. Limited to 72 players. Includes 18 holes with golf carts, lunch, and drink tickets.
Foursomes include all five contests (a $120 value)!
Registration includes one entry per player in the Longest Drive, Longest Putt, and Closest to the Pin Contests. The Play It Forward Contest entry fee is $40, and the Hole-in-One Contest entry fee is $20.

Sink the Shot. Share the Reward.

Think you have what it takes to score a hole-in-one? If you ace the designated hole, you'll win $25,000—and another $25,000 will be donated to the ASNT Foundation to support the future of nondestructive testing.

That's a $50,000 hole-in-one with an impact that goes far beyond the golf course.

Official contest rules apply. Hole-in-one must be made on the designated contest hole during official tournament play. See ASNT staff for complete contest rules, eligibility requirements, and restrictions.

Thank You to Our Tournament Sponsors!

ASNT Battle of the AI Agents
^{(Registration Required)}

Monday & Tuesday , 12-13 October 2026
Cost: $50 (Max 40 participants)

Build a custom AI agent to solve a real NDT challenge. Led by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, this hands-on workshop builds on ASNT's successful 2025 AI Agent Battle.

You'll create, test, and refine your solution while learning from peers, judges, and winning teams. Leave knowing how to build with AI, and a chance to win a free registration to ASNT 2027!

Agenda:

Register For the Competition

The Battle of the AI Agents is open to conference attendees and non-attendees alike. Find your path for the next steps to register.

Career Corner

Tuesday & Wednesday, 13-14 October 2026
Exhibit Hall
No registration required

Career Corner is a dedicated area in the Exhibit Hall where you can connect directly with employers hiring in the NDT industry. Talk with recruiters, ask about open roles, and explore where your skills could take you next.

All ASNT 2026 attendees are welcome. This is especially useful if you're a student, early-career professional, or anyone exploring your next move in NDT.

What to Expect

Face-to-face conversations with hiring organizations across the NDT field
A chance to hand off your resume and ask questions in person
No sign-up or appointment needed — drop in during Exhibit Hall hours

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ASNT Celebrates: 85th Anniversary Party

Wednesday, 14 October, 8:00–10:00 p.m.
Battelle Grand, Greater Columbus Convention Center
Open to all ASNT 2026 registered attendees. No RSVP required.

Eighty-five years ago, nine radiographers signed their names to a document and gave a growing profession a place to call home. Everything since then, every method, every standard, every certification, has been built by people who led the industry together.

As part of ASNT 2026, we're hosting an anniversary celebration featuring an open bar, cake, and live dueling pianos.

Join us in Columbus, ASNT's home since 1976, to celebrate ASNT’s history and to be part of where we're heading next.

Special Events at ASNT 2026

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