Thermal Imaging Conferences & Trade Shows 2026

Thermal imaging conferences in 2026 cover a range of applications, from infrared thermography and industrial testing to advanced scientific research. [1, 2]

Top thermal imaging conferences include:

SPIE Thermosense: Thermal Infrared Applications XLVIII
- - Date: April 28 – 29, 2026
  - Location: National Harbor, MD (Part of SPIE Defense, Commercial & Sensing)
  - Focus: Nondestructive evaluation, aerospace testing, medical applications, and advancements in thermography hardware and software. [1, 2, 3]
QIRT 2026 (18th International Conference on Quantitative InfraRed Thermography)
- - Date: June 29 – July 3, 2026
  - Location: Naples, Italy
  - Focus: Academic and industrial exchange focusing on quantitative measurements using infrared scanners, multispectral analysis, data reduction, and AI integration. [1, 2]
Thermal Management Expo North America
- - Date: May 4 – 6, 2026
  - Location: Las Vegas, NV
  - Focus: Materials, testing, and cooling equipment for thermal regulation across industries ranging from aerospace to EV. [1, 2, 3]
IMAPS ThermCon 2026
- - Date: July 6 – 8, 2026
  - Location: Santa Clara, CA
  - Focus: Thermal testing, measurement, and characterization specifically related to semiconductor packaging and electronics. [1]
TFAWS 2026 (Thermal and Fluids Analysis Workshop)
- Date: August 31 – September 4, 2026
- Location: Huntsville, AL
- Focus: A NASA-sponsored training and professional development workshop focused heavily on thermal control and protection technologies for the aerospace community. [1]