The Tamilnadu Engineers Forum Kuwait (TEF-Kuwait) brought together more than 1,000 delegates from the engineering and technology sectors for its 17th Technological Innovations Conference & Exposition (TICE) and 10th Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA), held at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel on October 15, 2026.
The event featured a record 101 exhibitors, 24 technical paper presentations and 36 award recipients, providing a platform for engineering professionals, industry leaders, academics and innovators to exchange knowledge, showcase technologies and recognise professional achievements.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Manas Raj Patel, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of India in Kuwait; Davinder Punj, Second Secretary for Commerce and Consular Affairs at the embassy; Fahad Al Daihani, Chairman of Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC); and Jassem Al Nouri, Chairman of Gulf Alliance for Power & Water Co. The distinguished guests toured the exhibition stands to explore the products, technologies and services on display.
The formal conference programme opened with a welcome address by TEF-Kuwait General Secretary Agnel Charles, followed by a presidential address by TEF-Kuwait President Rajendra Kannan. Al Daihani delivered the inaugural address, while Al Nouri presented the keynote address. The 10th Engineering Excellence Awards recognised 36 recipients from companies and individual professionals for their contributions and achievements in the engineering sector. The awards were presented by Patel, Al Daihani and Al Nouri.
Other distinguished attendees included Talal Mutlaq Al Otaibi, Manager of Associated Gas Operations at Kuwait Oil Company (KOC); Ahmad Issa Alown, Manager of Technical Services at KNPC; Shuaib M. Shuaib, Manager of Projects and Technical Services at Wafra Joint Operations; and Sabah Al Shammari, Director of Golden Palm Petroleum Services.
A special video presentation traced TEF-Kuwait’s 27-year journey, from its establishment in December 1999 to its continuing role in supporting the engineering community and promoting technology and innovation. Addressing participants, Kannan emphasised that TICE was not solely about technological developments but also about learning, professional growth and the exchange of ideas. He encouraged delegates to use the conference to broaden their knowledge, strengthen their skills and learn from one another.
Organised by the TEF-Kuwait organising committee, the event concluded with lunch at 2:30 pm, following a programme focused on technological innovation, professional development and engineering excellence. TEF-Kuwait also acknowledged the support of its presenting partners.
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