Panel Session - From Reactive to Predictive: NDT’s Role in Asset Integrity 4.0 and Performance-Based Regulations & Standards, Regulatory Modernization
Tracks
MAINSTAGE - CORAL III
Audience - General Interest
Audience - Management
Audience - Technicians
Industry: Energy: Petroleum, Renewable, Power Generation
Industry: Infrastructure: Construction, Amusements, Maintenance
Industry: NDT Equipment: Development, Production, Distribution
Industry: NDT Services: Services, Inspection
Presentation Topic Level - Intermediate
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
| 10:20 AM - 11:40 AM |
| Coral III - Mainstage |
Speaker
Ajay Pasupuleti
CEO
Ooga Technologies
Innovate, Predict, Protect: NDT’s Role in Tomorrow’s Asset Integrity
10:20 AM - 11:40 AMAbstract
Unplanned shutdowns, costly repairs, and safety incidents remain some of the biggest threats to asset owners worldwide. This panel will explore how Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is enabling a shift from reactive response to proactive prevention, combining advanced sensors, digital twins, and data analytics to predict failures before they occur.
Our experts will highlight how this digital transformation not only strengthens workforce and environmental safety but also delivers measurable business returns—reducing downtime, optimizing inspection costs, and extending asset life. Real-world examples will illustrate how industries are using proactive NDT strategies to protect both people and profits.
Our experts will highlight how this digital transformation not only strengthens workforce and environmental safety but also delivers measurable business returns—reducing downtime, optimizing inspection costs, and extending asset life. Real-world examples will illustrate how industries are using proactive NDT strategies to protect both people and profits.
Biography
Ajay is an entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience in image processing, data management and archival technologies. As founder and CEO of Ooga Technologies he strives to bring the worldwide NDT community closer through the Ooga Platform by improving efficiencies, and ensuring knowledge is not lost through attrition and/or retirements.
Session Chair
Ajay Pasupuleti
CEO
Ooga Technologies