It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I welcome you to ICENDE 2025, the 5th International Conference and Exhibition on Non-Destructive Evaluation, scheduled to take place from August 20-22, 2025, at Le Méridien, Kochi, Kerala. As the Chairman of this prestigious event, I take immense pride in extending this invitation to all the professionals, researchers, Entrepreneurs and enthusiasts in the field of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Inspection, Welding and Corrosion.
This 5th edition of ICENDE is truly unique as it marks the confluence of three major industrial sectors—NDT, Welding, and Corrosion—under one roof. With concurrent technical events hosted by AWS (American Welding Society) and AMPP (The Association for Materials Protection and Performance) Chennai Chapter, alongside an extensive exhibition, ICENDE 2025 will offer a holistic perspective on inspection, integrity management and advanced engineering solutions.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has always recognized the crucial role of NDE in ensuring the reliability and safety of all aerospace systems. The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), a key center of ISRO, has always been at the forefront in exploiting advanced NDE techniques for the development and quality assurance of all liquid, cryogenic and semi-cryogenic propulsion systems, which are propelling ISRO’s space missions. Our contributions to NDE, Welding and Inspection have not only aided ISRO to achieve remarkable milestones in space exploration but have also set benchmarks in reliability and safety protocols.
ICENDE 2025 promises to be a transformative platform in bringing together global expertise to discuss cutting-edge advancements, share research findings and showcase innovative solutions. With its serene setting amidst Kerala’s backwaters, this conference will provide an exciting environment for knowledge exchange, professional networking and fostering partnerships.
I encourage you to join us at ICENDE 2025 to witness and contribute to this dynamic confluence of ideas, innovations and expertise. Together, let us explore the future of NDE, Welding and Corrosion and their critical role in shaping industries worldwide. I look forward to welcoming you all to Kochi for what promises to be an exceptional and impactful event.