Chicago ASNT

Events & Meetings

Stay connected with the Chicago ASNT community through technical presentations, networking nights, and professional development programs.

About Our Meetings

Meeting Information

Chicago ASNT chapter meetings are held monthly and feature technical presentations from industry experts, networking opportunities, and updates from the national ASNT organization. Meetings are open to members and guests alike.

Social Hour

5:30 – 6:30 PM · Dinner Order & Product Showcase

Presentation

6:30 – 8:30 PM · Dinner and Technical Talk

Venue

Pilot Pete's Restaurant, Schaumburg, IL (Balloon Room)

Cost

$30 for members · $20 for guests

Upcoming Events

What's Coming Up

Joint MeetingASNT & AWS Annual Meeting

Joint Meeting with AWS — Neutrino Focusing Horn and Stripline Welding

October 14, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Pilot Pete's Restaurant, Schaumburg, IL (Balloon Room)

Speaker: Adrian Orea - Mechanical Engineer at Fermi Forward Discovery Group in Batavia, IL.  Topic: Neutrino Focusing Horn and Stripline Welding. Creating a focused beam of neutrinos requires large aluminum magnetic focusing horns that run large amounts of current to create a corrective torodial magnetic field.  Two crictical processes for these horns are CNC TIG Welding of the inner conductor and Friction Stir Welding (FSW) of the striplines. this requires unique welding capabilties and a high level of quality inspection.   This joint meeting with the American Welding Society covers the engineering and inspection challenges involved.

5:30–6:30pm Social Hour, Dinner Order & Product Showcase · 6:30–8:30pm Dinner and Presentation
Technical TalkVeterans Day Meeting

Veterans Day — Understanding Capability, Competence and Being Compliant

November 11, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Pilot Pete's Restaurant, Schaumburg, IL (Balloon Room)

Speaker: Ana Perez — NorthStar Aerospace. Understanding Capability, Competence and Being Compliant. This presentation explores the distinctions between capability and competence in NDT practice and what it truly means to be compliant with industry standards.

5:30–6:30pm Social Hour, Dinner Order & Product Showcase · 6:30–8:30pm Dinner and Presentation
Technical TalkDecember Meeting

Employer Based Certification & Validation of 3rd Party Certifications

December 9, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Pilot Pete's Restaurant, Schaumburg, IL (Balloon Room)

Speaker: Jean Bridge — ASNT Fellow, Caterpillar Engineering Specialist. This presentation covers employer-based certification programs and the validation of third-party certifications in the NDT industry, examining best practices and compliance requirements.

5:30–6:30pm Social Hour, Dinner Order & Product Showcase · 6:30–8:30pm Dinner and Presentation
TBDComing Soon

Student Trade Fair      Moraine Valley Community College,

Friday November 13, 2026
10:00-10:50AM 11:00AM-1150 AM Career Table Session 12:30- 1:00PM
Moraine Valley Community College 9000 W College Pkwy Palos Hills, IL 60465

Details for this event will be announced soon. Check back for speaker information, topic, and registration details.

Hands On Product Showcases to be presented of NDT Techbiques
TBDComing Soon

TCD College & Career Day  Technical Center of Dupage Addison, Il.

Friday November 22nd, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
301 S. Swift Road Addison, Il. 60101

Details for this event will be announced soon. Check back for speaker information, topic, and registration details.

Hands On Product Showcases to be presented of NDT Techbiques
TBDComing Soon

Event Title TBD

Date TBD
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Pilot Pete's Restaurant, Schaumburg, IL (Balloon Room)

Details for this event will be announced soon. Check back for speaker information, topic, and registration details.

5:30–6:30pm Social Hour, Dinner Order & Product Showcase · 6:30–8:30pm Dinner and Presentation

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