Initiated in 2016 by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), NAFED has been instrumental in promoting the FEAST software - a product of over three decades of research and development in finite element software for launch vehicle structural design and analysis. The Ninth National Finite Element Developers' / FEAST Users' Meet (NAFED09) aims to foster collaboration among domain experts and software engineers specializing in finite element methods and numerical computational techniques in India. This event serves as a platform to enhance capabilities in indigenous aerospace software development, aligning with the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat. VSSC's commitment to creating indigenous aerospace solutions is reflected in the development of the FEAST software, which features a user-friendly interface and a high-performance parallel finite element solver. The ongoing collaborations and partnerships through Memoranda of Understanding with leading national institutes underscore the collective effort towards nation-building and technological self-reliance. NAFED09 will be held on May 25-26, 2026 at Space Applications Centre (SAC) Ahmedabad, bringing together experts from various national institutes, including IITs, IISc, and IIST. This meet facilitates the exchange of ideas and knowledge that directly contributes to the enhancement of the PreWin and FEAST software features and capabilities.