SPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation conferences

Explore the latest technologies for automotive, aerospace, civil infrastructure, and Industry 4.0

Featuring nine conference topics

Present your research at SPIE Smart Structures + NDE 2026. We welcome your participation as we look to build another outstanding program. Review the list below.

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Conference topics at a glance

Biologically Inspired Materials, Processes, and Systems (BIMPS) 2026
Electroactive Polymer Actuators, Sensors, and Devices (EAPAD) 2026
Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XX
Multifunctional Materials and Structures 2026
Soft Mechatronics and Wearable Systems 2026
Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2026
Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, Civil Infrastructure, and Transportation XX
Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XX
Digital Twins, AI, and NDE for Industry Applications and Energy Systems 2026

Explore the Application Tracks

See how the Smart Structures + NDE community utilizes new technologies like AI/Machine Learning and additive manufacturing to enhance their work. Learn about the exciting fields of wearable biosensors and soft mechatronics as these technologies move into the commercial market. Discover how the community is working together to address the global challenge of environmental sustainability and energy/carbon conservation. Learn more about the benefits of application tracks.

2026 Symposium Chairs

Asha J. Hall

DEVCOM Army Research Lab.
(United States)

Jae-Hung Han

KAIST
(Korea, Republic of)

2026 Symposium Co-chairs

Didem Ozevin

Univ. of Illinois Chicago (United States)

John D.W. Madden

The Univ. of British Columbia (Canada)

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