The Premier Exhibition for Non-Destructive Testing Equipment
The 26th International Exhibition of Equipment for Non-Destructive Testing, NDT Russia, will take place from October 19–21, 2026, at Pavilion 1, Hall 2 of the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre in Moscow. As a key event in Russia and the CIS for non-destructive testing and technical diagnostics, the exhibition serves as the primary meeting point for industry professionals.
A 25-Year Legacy of Industry Leadership
Over the past 25 years, NDT Russia has grown from a specialised exhibition into a major professional platform where equipment manufacturers, engineers, and industrial specialists converge. The 2025 anniversary edition featured 56 companies, including leading Russian manufacturers and international suppliers from China such as Powersite, Tiray, and X-ray Vacuum Technology.
The exhibition attracted representatives from major industrial enterprises across 55 regions of Russia, alongside specialists from Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, India, Slovakia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, and Argentina. Visitors included decision-makers from industry giants such as Gazprom, RZD (Russian Railways), Rosneft, SIBUR, Severstal, Transneft, Norilsk Nickel, and Mosenergo.
What the Exhibition Covers
NDT Russia presents a comprehensive range of non-destructive testing equipment and services across multiple methods:
Testing Methods:
- Acoustic emission testing
- Vibration diagnostics
- Visual and optical inspection
- Eddy current testing
- Thermal / infrared monitoring
- Liquid penetrant inspection
- Magnetic and magnetic particle testing
- Radiation control and X-ray flaw detection
- Ultrasonic testing
- Electrical monitoring
Equipment and Services:
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges, flaw detectors, and hardness testers
- Video endoscopes and borescopes
- Process control instrumentation and systems
- Search and diagnostics of underground communications
- Personnel training and certification in NDT methods
- Calibration, repair, and maintenance of NDT equipment
- Expertise and diagnostics of hazardous production facilities
Exhibition Highlights and Interactive Zones
The 2026 edition features several special zones designed to enhance the visitor experience:
Test Drive Zone: Visitors can test equipment on samples and discuss new products with manufacturers in person, allowing for direct comparison of technical characteristics before purchase decisions are made.
Interactive Voting Zone: Attendees can vote for their preferred control methods on a banner, receive colour-coded bracelets matching their interests, and take souvenir photos. This unique feature, introduced in 2025, helps specialists identify colleagues, potential partners, and suppliers within the exhibition hall.
Prize Draws: Visitors can participate in prize giveaways during the exhibition.
Business Programme and Conference
The practical conference on non-destructive testing is the centrepiece of the business programme, featuring speakers from various organisations—CEOs, chief engineers, development directors, and NDT specialists—sharing diverse practical experiences across industrial applications.
Key programme elements include:
- Roundtables on certification and regulatory frameworks for industrial safety
- Discussions on automation and digitalisation in the fuel and energy sector
- Case studies on using modern equipment across various industries
- All-Russian Competition “Best Non-Destructive Testing Specialist” finals, organised by the Industrial Safety Research Centre, the RISCOM Scientific-Industrial Union, and the NDT Russia Organising Committee
Over 20 speakers presented at the 2025 scientific and practical conference, covering new developments in ultrasonic testing, radiography, and computed tomography.
Who Attends
NDT Russia draws a highly targeted audience of industrial decision-makers:
- 1,500+ visitors interested in purchasing NDT equipment
- 700+ decision-makers, managers, and specialists
- 600+ specialists in manufacturing and R&D
- 230+ visitors providing NDT services
85% of visitors attend to select equipment for non-destructive testing.
Strategic Industry Context
The exhibition holds particular significance as Russia’s industrial sector undergoes transformation. With ongoing import substitution efforts and growing emphasis on industrial safety compliance, there is substantial demand for reliable NDT equipment and certified inspection services. Russian manufacturers are actively expanding their product lines, while international suppliers are finding new opportunities to fill market gaps.
Co-located with Other Industrial Events
NDT Russia is held concurrently with ExpoCoating Moscow (surface treatment and coating), and alongside Testing&Control, PCVExpo, Heat&Power, FastTec, and GasSuf exhibitions as part of the larger Intersectoral Technology Week, with the entire pavilion attracting 11,755 specialists in 2025. This co-location provides exhibitors and visitors with access to a broader audience of industrial buyers across multiple sectors in a single visit.
Visitor Information
- Dates: October 19–21, 2026
- Opening Hours: October 19-20, 10:00–18:00; October 21, 10:00–16:00
- Venue: Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre, Pavilion 1, Hall 2, Moscow
- Admission: Free with online pre-registration using promotional codes NEWS, HYDROTECH, or CROCUS
NDT Russia 2026 represents the essential annual gathering for professionals across the non-destructive testing and technical diagnostics industry in Russia and the CIS. With its comprehensive product coverage, strong international participation, interactive test drive zones, and a business programme addressing certification, regulation, and practical industrial applications, the exhibition offers an indispensable platform for discovering innovations, establishing business partnerships, and navigating the evolving landscape of quality control and industrial safety.
