International Tamil Engineers Forum சர்வதேச தமிழ் பொறியாளர்கள் மன்றம்

14/04/2026

As we step into a new Tamil year, may it be marked by progress, innovation, and shared success across our global community.

ITEF extends its Puthandu Nalvazhthukkal to all, wishing you a year filled with prosperity, harmony, and new beginnings.

23/03/2026

Born in a small village near Coimbatore in 1893. No formal qualifications. He went on to build India's first electric motor, and an entire industry along with it.

ITEF commemorates his legacy on his 132nd birthday.

This is the first post in The Untold Stories; a series by ITEF on the Tamil engineers, inventors, and builders who left their mark on the world.

The names you may know. The stories you don't.

20/03/2026

As the holy month of Ramadan concludes, may this Eid bring joy, peace, and renewed hope to all.

Wishing you and your families a blessed Eid al-Fitr.

08/03/2026

Behind every strong society are women whose courage, leadership, and dedication continue to shape a better future.

Today we honour their strength, their resilience, and the compassion that holds families, communities, and societies together.

Happy International Women’s Day.

24/02/2026

✨ Introducing ITEF Recap, a periodic snapshot of our latest engagements, partnerships, and institutional milestones across regions.

As part of our Jan-Feb 2026 highlights, ITEF marked the beginning of 2026 with the World Tamil Diaspora Day 2026 at Chennai Trade Centre, advancing a global dialogue on engineering, policy, industry, innovation, and skilling.

Bringing together leaders from government, GCC, startups, academia, and industry, the session reinforced ITEF’s commitment to building a globally competitive Tamil engineering ecosystem rooted in responsibility and collaboration.

Further highlights from our Jan-Feb engagements will be shared as we continue strengthening the global Tamil engineering network.

21/02/2026

The International Tamil Engineers Forum (ITEF), which has chapters across all GCC countries, hosted

18/02/2026

Curtain Raiser Event - GCC Connect 2026

The International Tamil Engineers Forum (ITEF) formally unveiled GCC Connect 2026 at an exclusive Curtain Raiser evening held on 15 February 2026 at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel, Kuwait.

The evening brought together senior government representatives, industry leaders, global ITEF leadership, sponsors, and members of the Tamil engineering diaspora in Kuwait and Middle East, for a structured and dignified launch of the upcoming pan-regional conference.

His Excellency Sheikh Malik Al-Jaber Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, Head of Sustainable Development Initiatives, Kuwait, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and presided over the ceremonial unveiling of GCC Connect 2026.

The event was further elevated by the presence and addresses of distinguished dignitaries:

• Mr. Sivarajah Ramanathan, Mission Director & Chief Executive Officer, StartupTN, Government of Tamil Nadu
• Dr. T. M. Gunaraja, Chairman, MIET Group of Institutions & Former President, Institute of Engineers India
• Mr. Senthil Kumar Ganesan, Chief Operating Officer, HEISCO
• Mr. Eid Shaman Al-Mutairi, Governorate Director (Retd.), Roads and Networks Department, Ministry of Public Works, Kuwait
• Mr. Mansour Al Saed, Chief Executive Officer, Kuwait Public Transport Company (KPTC)

In a defining moment of the evening, the Chief Guest ceremonially raised the curtain to officially launch GCC Connect 2026, followed by the formal release of the Conference Brochure.

The platform was further strengthened by the presence of ITEF Presidents from all five GCC countries, who collectively reaffirmed their commitment, regional solidarity, and active collaboration in delivering GCC Connect 2026, positioning the conference as a collective GCC initiative.

Conclusively, the Curtain Raiser signalled structured collaboration between industry, government, and the global Tamil engineering diaspora, setting the stage for GCC Connect 2026 in September.

18/02/2026

Strengthening engineering ecosystems across borders demands continuity and scale.

Through GCC Connect 2026, ITEF establishes a dedicated Middle East platform to deepen partnerships, accelerate innovation exchange, and align institutions across regions.

The next stage of global alignment begins.

📅 27th - 28th September 2026
📍Jumeriah Messilah Beach Hotel, Kuwait

17/02/2026

Building on a year of impact, ITEF now extends its platform from Chennai to the GCC.

GCC Connect 2026 brings our engineering and industry platform to the Middle East, strengthening cross-border partnerships, innovation exchange, and institutional collaboration at scale.

The convergence begins.

📅 27th - 28th September 2025
📍Jumeriah Messilah Beach Hotel, Kuwait

17/02/2026

17/02/2026