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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.

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ASNT invites researchers, educators, and professionals from around the world to present at the 2026 ASNT Research Symposium—the premier forum for exploring discoveries and technologies shaping the future of nondestructive evaluation (NDE).

Whether your work advances cutting-edge techniques, strengthens safety and reliability, or bridges the gap between research and application, this is your opportunity to share your expertise and contribute to the global dialogue defining NDE’s next chapter.

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.

Submission and Selection Process

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.

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Accepted proceedings papers will be included in the conference proceedings and have the option of being published, open access, with a DOI number. Abstract-only submissions will not be published.

Session chairs, along with volunteer reviewers, will score each submission. After the review are completed, session chairs will make their recommendations to the Program Committee. Acceptances are notified on a rolling basis, will be contacted by 1 February 2026 at the latest.

Accepted authors agree to register for, and attend, the Symposium and present as scheduled. All funding for fees, travel, and accommodations shall be obtained independent of ASNT. * Full symposium registration by the primary author is required for publishing.

Submissions will be scored on the following criteria:

  • Research Methodology and Novelty

  • Correctness of Research Results Presented and Overall Technical Quality of Paper

  • Grammar & Spelling

  • Non-Commercialism/Promotion

  • Dissimilarity to other work

  • Does the work stimulate conversation and challenge the audience to think differently about the topic

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.

Apply to Present 

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