New Delhi to Host QA Conclave on Technology-Driven Quality Assurance

New Delhi: A Quality Assurance (QA) Conclave centered on the theme “Traceability, Speed and Trust – Leveraging Technology for Smarter Quality Assurance” is scheduled to take place at the Manekshaw Auditorium, New Delhi, on February 13, 2026. The event is expected to draw senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy, Quality Assurance establishments, shipyards, defence public sector undertakings (PSUs), and key industry partners. The conclave will focus on the growing role of digital technologies in transforming quality assurance practices across naval and defence manufacturing. Discussions will highlight how advanced digital tools can improve end-to-end traceability, shorten approval and certification timelines, and reinforce trust among stakeholders in complex production ecosystems. Designed as a collaborative forum, the gathering will enable policymakers, QA professionals, and industry leaders to exchange insights, share best practices, and outline strategies for a modern, technology-enabled QA framework. Organisers emphasize that technology-driven QA systems are increasingly vital for ensuring reliability, efficiency, and accountability in defence production. The programme will feature technical sessions and panel discussions on subjects such as Digital QA for Shipbuilding, QA Policy Compliance and Industry Collaboration, and Quality Assurance in Naval Shipbuilding and Spares Management. These sessions aim to address operational challenges while exploring opportunities for innovation and standardisation. Several initiatives are also slated for launch during the event. These include the release of the Indian Naval & Marine Industry – Capability Catalogue, promulgation of Joint Service Guidelines on a Common Information Model for integrated data management, and the conferment of Green Channel Status and Self-Certification to eligible industry partners, recognising sustained quality performance. The conclave is seen as a significant step toward strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem through smarter, technology-led quality assurance practices.