ITEF Kuwait Chapter participated in “Engineering Connect 2026” conducted by ITEF UAE Chapter
ITEF Kuwait Chapter participated in “Engineering Connect 2026” conducted by ITEF UAE Chapter
The International Tamil Engineers Forum (ITEF) UAE Chapter successfully organized its flagship event, Engineering Connect 2026, on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. The Conference & Exhibition attracted more than 500 engineering professionals from different industries, strong contingent of ITEF members from India & GCC, senior government officials, industry leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs and representatives from leading organizations across the UAE. The women wing of ITEF UAE chapter played a major role in the event organization.
“Engineering Connect 2026” was inaugurated by Dr. Hamad Al Maghrabi, CEO OFCO Offshore International, keynote address was shared Dr. Saleh Al Balushi VP, Drydocks World, Dubai and the Welcome address was shared by Er. Krishna Jegan, Chairman ITEF Global. Dr. Makenthiran, Conference Director – “GCC Connect-2026” shared the details of the upcoming conference scheduled on 29th & 30th November 2026 in Kuwait. ITEF Kuwait chapter participated in the Conference & Exhibition under the leadership of the chapter President Er. Suresh Krishnasamy. All the 50 exhibitors were invited to participate in the upcoming Kuwait Conference, and they have shown their keen interest to participate in GCC Connect – 2026 scheduled on 29th & 30th November 2026 in Jumeirah Messilah hotel, Kuwait.
The full-day conference brought together professionals from the Energy, Oil & Gas, Marine, Construction, Infrastructure and Technology sectors, providing a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing, professional networking, industry collaboration and business development.
A major highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ITEF-UAE and Curtin University Dubai, aimed at strengthening collaboration in professional skill development, technical training, knowledge sharing and industry–academia engagement. The MoU was signed by Eng. Ali Akbar, President of ITEF-UAE, and Dr. Chittirai Ponselvam, Director of Curtin University Dubai, representing their respective organizations. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical industry requirements.
The conference featured distinguished speakers and industry experts who shared insights on emerging technologies, sustainability, engineering innovation, leadership, industry challenges and future opportunities. Participating organizations also showcased their products, services, and technical capabilities, encouraging meaningful business connections.
The event concluded with appreciation for the distinguished guests, speakers, sponsors, participating organizations, volunteers and attendees whose contributions made Engineering Connect 2026 a grand success.
