Spotlight Talks
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing is pleased to announce an online series of spotlight talks that will be open to members and non-members to attend. Topics that are of wide interest have been selected so that anyone can connect and participate. All meetings listed are eligible for continuing professional development points, which can be used towards PCN certificate renewals.
Spotlight Talks Programme
Tuesday 15 September 2026
The scientific evaluation of art and cultural heritage*
by John Twydle, True Image Solutions, UK
4.00 pm.
The meeting will be a webinar hosted via Zoom and registration is required in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KTuEOlx7SA2OxMH_LnQ8zw
Tuesday 13 October 2026
NDE 4.0 – The future state (why you should believe)*
by David Wright, The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
from 4.00 pm.
The meeting will be a webinar hosted via Zoom and registration is required in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_97tzi83CQYKc-CgEWfB6fA
Tuesday 10 November 2026
The evolving landscape of NDT in the UK*
by Tim Barden, Rolls-Royce plc
from 4.00 pm.
The meeting will be a webinar hosted via Zoom and registration is required in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MjkTnbp4SPiMc9zSsZaCrw
Tuesday 1 December 2026
The advantages of third-party certification in condition monitoring (CM)*
by Jen Cook, BINDT, and Simon Mills, SpectrumCBM Ltd
from 2.00 pm.
Tuesday 12 January 2027
The emerging role of the asset CM specialist*
by Danny Shorten, John Crane Ltd
from 2.00 pm.
Tuesday 9 February 2027
Evolving BINDT’s strategy: digital innovation, member engagement and public benefit*
by David Gilbert, BINDT
from 4.00 pm.
Tuesday 9 March 2027
PCN uncovered: what’s new, what’s next?*
by Jen Cook and Patrick Boulton, BINDT
from 4.00 pm.
Tuesday 13 April 2027
Accelerating the adoption of SHM technologies – Workshop conclusions and way forward*
by Kathryn Atherton, Airbus SE
from 4.00 pm.
Tuesday 11 May 2027
Automated defect recognition for fluorescence penetrant inspection*
by Geoff Diamond, NDT Consultants Ltd
from 4.00 pm.
Tuesday 8 June 2027
Outreach update 2027: progress, impact and opportunities*
by Rebecca Mulholland, BINDT
from 4.00 pm.
Tuesday 13 July 2027
UV safety in NDT: exposure limits and regulations*
by Dan Arnold, Arden Ultraviolet Ltd
from 2.00 pm.
Tuesday 10 August 2027
The different faces of AI in NDT and how it’s driving industrial change*
by Tom Martin, Jetsoft Ltd
from 2.00 pm.
Tuesday 21 September 2027
The role of artificial flaws in inspection validation*
by Amy Schofield, Sonaspection International Ltd
from 4.00 pm.
To view the full Branch meeting calendar for 2026-2027, click here.
*indicates CPD content
CPD Points from Branch meetings
Attending Branch meetings indicated as containing CPD content can earn valuable points towards PCN certificate renewals.
If anyone is willing or interested in providing talks to Branches, please contact Cindy Bailey at BINDT (cindy.bailey@bindt.org) with an indication of the preferred geographical areas where you could assist.
Spotlight Talks Programme
Tuesday 15 September 2026
The scientific evaluation of art and cultural heritage*
by John Twydle, True Image Solutions, UK
4.00 pm.
The meeting will be a webinar hosted via Zoom and registration is required in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KTuEOlx7SA2OxMH_LnQ8zw
Tuesday 13 October 2026
NDE 4.0 – The future state (why you should believe)*
by David Wright, The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
from 4.00 pm.
The meeting will be a webinar hosted via Zoom and registration is required in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_97tzi83CQYKc-CgEWfB6fA
Tuesday 10 November 2026
The evolving landscape of NDT in the UK*
by Tim Barden, Rolls-Royce plc
from 4.00 pm.
The meeting will be a webinar hosted via Zoom and registration is required in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MjkTnbp4SPiMc9zSsZaCrw
Tuesday 1 December 2026
The advantages of third-party certification in condition monitoring (CM)*
by Jen Cook, BINDT, and Simon Mills, SpectrumCBM Ltd
from 2.00 pm.
Tuesday 12 January 2027
The emerging role of the asset CM specialist*
by Danny Shorten, John Crane Ltd
from 2.00 pm.
Tuesday 9 February 2027
Evolving BINDT’s strategy: digital innovation, member engagement and public benefit*
by David Gilbert, BINDT
from 4.00 pm.
Tuesday 9 March 2027
PCN uncovered: what’s new, what’s next?*
by Jen Cook and Patrick Boulton, BINDT
from 4.00 pm.
Tuesday 13 April 2027
Accelerating the adoption of SHM technologies – Workshop conclusions and way forward*
by Kathryn Atherton, Airbus SE
from 4.00 pm.
Tuesday 11 May 2027
Automated defect recognition for fluorescence penetrant inspection*
by Geoff Diamond, NDT Consultants Ltd
from 4.00 pm.
Tuesday 8 June 2027
Outreach update 2027: progress, impact and opportunities*
by Rebecca Mulholland, BINDT
from 4.00 pm.
Tuesday 13 July 2027
UV safety in NDT: exposure limits and regulations*
by Dan Arnold, Arden Ultraviolet Ltd
from 2.00 pm.
Tuesday 10 August 2027
The different faces of AI in NDT and how it’s driving industrial change*
by Tom Martin, Jetsoft Ltd
from 2.00 pm.
Tuesday 21 September 2027
The role of artificial flaws in inspection validation*
by Amy Schofield, Sonaspection International Ltd
from 4.00 pm.
To view the full Branch meeting calendar for 2026-2027, click here.
*indicates CPD content
CPD Points from Branch meetings
Attending Branch meetings indicated as containing CPD content can earn valuable points towards PCN certificate renewals.
If anyone is willing or interested in providing talks to Branches, please contact Cindy Bailey at BINDT (cindy.bailey@bindt.org) with an indication of the preferred geographical areas where you could assist.
