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Call for Speakers: ASNT’s 2026 Research Symposium Is Open

Join the world’s leading gathering for nondestructive evaluation research and share your insights with a global audience.

Submit a Paper/Poster

ASNT invites researchers, educators, and industry professionals worldwide to submit papers for presentation at the 2026 ASNT Research Symposium—the premier forum for discoveries and technologies shaping the future of nondestructive evaluation.

Whether your work advances cutting-edge techniques, strengthens safety and reliability, or bridges research and real-world application, we welcome your submission and your voice in the global NDE dialogue.

*Acceptances will be notified on a rolling basis, particularly for international participants requiring a visa. If you require a visa, please indicate this during submission; ASNT will provide an acceptance decision within two weeks of a completed submission.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: 27 February 2026
Acceptance Notification: 27 March 2026*

Submission and Selection Process

The Symposium uses a single submission process for all paper proposals. Papers may be delivered as oral presentations and/or selected for the Poster Session based on review outcomes and program needs.

Submissions must include a minimum 300-word abstract. Submitting authors have the option to submit a two to four page proceedings paper to be considered for presentation.

Accepted authors agree to register for and attend the Symposium and present as scheduled. Funding for registration, travel, and accommodations must be obtained independently of ASNT. Full symposium registration by the primary author is required for publishing.

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Submissions Should

  • Address important research questions

  • Increase the knowledge and skills of scholars and industry professionals

  • Promote the development of the NDE profession

  • Showcase methodological rigor

  • Fit a 20-minute session format (15-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A)

Submission Requirements

Each submission must include:

  • Title (20 words maximum recommended)

  • Session selection / topic (most topics are confirmed)

  • All organizational affiliations

  • Presenting author and all co-authors

  • Presenting author biography (100 words or less)

  • Short presentation description (50 words or less for the mobile app and online agenda)

Ready to share your research?

Take the next step toward presenting your work on the global NDE stage. Submit your abstract and join the conversation shaping the future of nondestructive evaluation.

Submit a Paper/Poster 

Evaluation & Selection Process

Session chairs and volunteer reviewers will score each submission. After reviews are completed, session chairs make recommendations to the Program Committee. Acceptances are notified on a rolling basis, with final decisions delivered by 27 March 2026 at the latest.

Accepted proceedings papers will be included in the conference proceedings and may be published open access with a DOI. Abstract-only submissions will not be published.

Submissions will be scored on the following criteria:

  • Research methodology and novelty

  • Correctness of results and overall technical quality

  • Grammar and spelling

  • Non-commercialism / lack of promotion

  • Dissimilarity to other work

  • Ability to stimulate conversation and challenge thinking

Topic Areas

Submissions are encouraged across the following modalities, applications, and methods.

Modalities

  • Ultrasound

  • Eddy Current

  • Radiography

  • Thermography

  • Electrical Impedance Tomography

  • Microwave

  • Terahertz

  • Integrated Sensing / SHM

Applications

  • Additive Manufacturing

  • Materials / Microstructure Characterization

  • Railroads

  • Civil Infrastructure

  • Aerospace

  • Nuclear

  • Automation / Robotics

Methods

  • Computational Methods (modeling & simulation)

  • AI / ML

  • Experimental

  • Nontraditional approaches (e.g., quantum sensing)

  • POD / MAPOD

Ready to share your research?

Submit a Paper/Poster 

Poster Submissions

Posters are a core part of the ASNT Research Symposium, and poster and oral papers follow the same peer-review process.

During paper submission, presenters may opt to have their work considered for the Poster Session as well. Poster space is limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis based on review results. Posters must be authored by the presenting author (co-authors welcome), and the presenting author must have completed the primary research.

Submit a Paper/Poster 

Student Poster Competition

All student presenters in the Poster Session are automatically entered. Judges will rank posters and award First and Second Place, announced during a general session, with certificates and cash prizes of $200 and $100, respectively.

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Benefits of Speaking

Speaking at the ASNT Research Symposium is more than an opportunity to present—it’s a chance to shape the direction of your field and elevate your professional profile.

  • Inspire and Lead: Share your discoveries and insights to spark new thinking and collaboration across the international NDE community.

  • Gain Recognition: Showcase your expertise among peers, industry leaders, and academic pioneers, positioning yourself as a thought leader in the field.

  • Make an Impact: Help advance research, best practices, and innovation that strengthen industries worldwide.

  • Enjoy Exclusive Perks: Speakers receive discounted registration and special access to networking and professional development opportunities throughout the event.

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