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Why Attend Research Symposium 2026

Join us in Salt Lake City for Research Symposium 2026, the leading research event for nondestructive evaluation (NDE) professionals and scholars.

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At the ASNT Research Symposium, discovery meets application—and innovation takes center stage. This annual gathering unites leading researchers, engineers, students, and professionals to explore how emerging technologies, data-driven insights, and collaborative research are transforming nondestructive evaluation (NDE).

Together, we’re advancing a smarter, safer, and more connected future for our industries and our world.

Presentations That Inspire Innovation

Hear directly from researchers and industry experts as they share groundbreaking discoveries and emerging technologies shaping the future of NDE. These sessions offer an inside look at new methodologies, innovative applications, and practical insights you can take back to your own work.

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Posters That Spark Connection

Explore a dynamic showcase of research and ideas in an interactive setting. Engage directly with presenters, ask questions, and uncover new perspectives in a collaborative environment that encourages discovery and dialogue.

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Tutorials That Build Expertise

Start your Symposium experience with immersive sessions led by experts at the forefront of NDE. Tutorials blend foundational knowledge with the latest advancements, giving you practical tools and deeper understanding to enhance your work.

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Advancing NDE/NDT? Research Symposium Is for You

Join the community shaping the future of nondestructive evaluation. From groundbreaking research to real-world applications, the Symposium connects you to the people and ideas driving progress in NDE.

Students & Early‑Career Professionals

Connect with mentors, learn from experts, and discover the pathways your curiosity can open in the world of NDE.

Engineers

Explore new technologies, data-driven solutions, and practical insights that improve inspection performance and operational excellence.

Visionaries & Entrepreneurs

See innovation in action. Discover emerging technologies, meet future collaborators, and identify opportunities to bring breakthrough ideas to market.

Researchers & Academics

Exchange ideas, share discoveries, and collaborate on research that’s redefining how NDE is studied, taught, and applied.

Register for Research Symposium 2026

Join the brightest minds in NDE to exchange ideas and explore what’s next for the science of inspection and evaluation.

Registrant Before April 30 After May 1
Professional/Pro Plus Members $799 $899
Associate/Nonmembers $899 $999
Speakers $599 $699
Students $399 $399

Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown


20-24 July, 2026

215 W S Temple St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Just steps from dining, shopping, and culture, the Radisson offers modern meeting spaces and stylish comfort—creating the perfect setting to connect, collaborate, and be inspired.

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