TEF Kuwait hosts its 5th technical seminar
A key highlight of the evening was the launch of the InnoEX 2025 flyer, officially announcing TEF Kuwait's flagship science and technology fair in association with Indians in Kuwait (IIK).
The event flyer was jointly released by President Eng Raja and past presidents Eng AN Natrarajan and Eng Krishna Jegan. Also revealed that the esteemed Nigar Shaji, Project Director of Aditya-L1, India's pioneering solar mission under ISRO, will be the Chief Guest at the upcoming InnoEX 2025, scheduled for November 7, 2025 at Al-Zumerida Hall, Salwa.
Highlights of the 5th technical seminar
The evening commenced at 6 pm with the reverent rendition of Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, followed by a Safety Moment presented by Eng Vadivelan and a Thirukkural recitation by Eng Subbu. The event was gracefully anchored by Eng Suresh Anand and Eng Middleton, who guided the proceedings with professionalism and enthusiasm.
In his welcome address, Eng Gem Prasanna greeted attendees and set a vibrant tone for the evening. The seminar then proceeded with three highly engaging technical sessions:
The seminar featured three distinguished technical sessions:
1 'How Acoustic Emission and AI Can Reduce Seat Leakage in Valves'
Delivered by Michael Hetteger, CEO of Senseven GmbH, this session highlighted how AI-driven acoustic analysis can revolutionize valve monitoring and predictive maintenance.
2 'Smart Strategies for Mutual Fund Investment in Turbulent Times'
Financial expert Lalitha Thamaraipandi, Managing Director of Panaimaram Fintech Pvt Ltd, shared valuable insights into navigating investment strategies during economic uncertainties.
3. 'Ensuring Valve Reliability Through Precision Actuation – The Kinetrol Advantage'
Jointly presented by Akshay Anand, GM, and Gopiram Krishnaraj, Area Manager of Kinetrol Middle East, this session focused on the importance of actuation precision in enhancing industrial valve reliability. Each session speakers were introduced by TEF members Eng Middleton, Eng Maniyarasu, and Eng Reckston, respectively.
Each session was followed by an interactive Q&A segment, enabling participants to engage directly with the speakers and deepen their understanding. The event concluded on a high note with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Vice President Eng Subramanian, followed by a delicious dinner, fostering networking and camaraderie among attendees.
TEF Kuwait continues to be a vibrant platform for engineering professionals, students, and innovators - promoting technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and community development. The upcoming InnoEX 2025 promises to be a landmark event that will further TEF's mission of inspiring the next generation of tech leaders.
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