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    Joint Seminar | MIDAS x DOWH x IEPNG x UniTech:
    Innovative Solutions for Bridge,
    Building & Geotechnical Engineering
       
    PORT MORESBY - Tuesday, 10 Nov 2026
    LAE - Monday, 16 Nov 2026
    🕐1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    ⭐Overview

     

    Papua New Guinea's engineers face a growing need to deliver code-compliant, seismic-resilient buildings, bridges, and geotechnical works under demanding local ground conditions.

     

    This joint seminar presented by MIDAS IT in partnership with the Department of Works & Highways (DOWH), and University of Technology (UniTech) introduces participants to advanced structural, bridge, and geotechnical analysis software used on projects around the world and increasingly across the Pacific.

     

    Through a series of technical presentations, engineers will see how MIDAS GEN NX, MIDAS CIVIL NX, and GTS NX support building, bridge, and geotechnical design workflows, and learn about ongoing MIDAS skills-enhancement training opportunities for PNG-based professionals. 

     

    Join us for this important event and be part of shaping the future of infrastructure in PNG


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    City ✅ Details 📅 Date ⏰ Time 📍 Location
    PORT MORESBY Click→
    		 Nov 10, 2026 (Tue) 13:00 - 16:00 DOWH Headquarters,
    Training Branch Conference Room
    LAE
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    		 Nov 16, 2026 (Mon) 13:00 - 16:00 University of Technology,
    RK Lecture Theatre

     

    🔹Port Moresby - Nov 10, 2026 (Tue)
    Speaker Agenda Location
    Speakers
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      Mr. Benjamin Panga First Assistant Secretary – Engineering Services & Standards | Department of Works & Highways (DOWH)

      Mr. Benjamin Panga is a senior engineer with over 34 years of service in Papua New Guinea’s Department of Works and Highways. As First Assistant Secretary for Design and Standards, he leads the division responsible for the technical designs and engineering standards behind the nation’s roads.

      He plays a key role in delivering the Connect PNG Program (2020-2040), the country’s flagship road initiative, and regularly leads delegations to remote sites such as Telefomin District to set long-term standards for PNG’s highway corridors.

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      Pankaj Chandiramani Regional Manager | MIDAS IT Australia

      Pankaj Chandiramani is the Regional Manager at MIDAS IT Australia, leading the company’s growth across Oceania and the Pacific. With 8+ years of experience across the Oceania, Middle East, and India he brings a global perspective to engineering software adoption and capability building.
       He sees Papua New Guinea as the next frontier for building local engineering capacity through hands-on training and access to world-class tools.

    • Parth
      Parth Akbari Technical Manager | MIDAS IT Australia

      Parth Akbari is a Structural Engineer at MIDAS IT Australia with expertise in structural analysis and finite element analysis. He has hands-on experience in the design and construction of bridge projects and is familiar with a range of international design standards.
      In his current role, Parth supports engineers in effectively applying MIDAS software for structural analysis and design. He also conducts technical training sessions and workshops, helping professionals enhance their skills in structural modelling and engineering workflows.

    Seminar Agenda
    • 13:00 - 13:15

      Welcome Remarks Representative of DOWH

    • 13:15 - 13:30

      Opening Remarks Mr. Benjamin Panga, First Assistant Secretary – Engineering Services & Standards, DOWH

    • 13:30 - 13:40

      Commitment Statement: About MIDAS IT & Commitment to PNG Mr. Pankaj Chandiramani, Regional Manager, MIDAS Australia

    • 13:40 - 14:00

      Seismic Resilient Building Structural Design Parth Akbari, Technical Manager, MIDAS Australia

    • 14:00 - 14:30

      Code-Compliant Bridge Analysis & Design Parth Akbari, Technical Manager, MIDAS Australia

    • 14:30 - 14:45

      Tea Break Networking Break

    • 14:45 - 15:15

      Geotechnical Challenges and Efficient Solutions Parth Akbari, Technical Manager, MIDAS Australia

    • 15:15 - 15:30

      Investing in Knowledge Transfer: MIDAS Skills Enhancement Training Programs for PNG Pankaj Chandiramani, Regional Manager, MIDAS Australia

    • 15:30 - 16:00

      Closing Remarks Representative of DOWH

    DOWH Headquarters, Training Branch Conference Room, Port Moresby

    Works Headquarter, Waigani Dr, Port Moresby National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

    🔹Lae - Nov 16, 2026 (Mon)
    Speaker Agenda Location
    Speakers
    • Ahmad Sana
      Prof. Ahmad Sana Head of School of Civil| PNG University of Technology

      Professor Ahmad Sana is Head of the School of Civil Engineering at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) in Lae, where he is also a Professor in Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering. He joined PNGUoT in February 2025 after more than two decades at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, and began his research career at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
      With over 30 years of teaching, research and consultancy across Pakistan, Thailand, Japan, Canada, Singapore and Oman, his expertise covers hydraulics, hydrology, coastal engineering and groundwater modelling, supported by extensive experience in numerical modelling and field and laboratory measurement. 

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      Pankaj Chandiramani Regional Manager | MIDAS IT Australia

      Pankaj Chandiramani is the Regional Manager at MIDAS IT Australia, leading the company’s growth across Oceania and the Pacific. With 8+ years of experience across the Oceania, Middle East, and India he brings a global perspective to engineering software adoption and capability building.
       
      He sees Papua New Guinea as the next frontier for building local engineering capacity through hands-on training and access to world-class tools.

    • Parth
      Parth Akbari Technical Manager | MIDAS IT Australia

      Parth Akbari is a Structural Engineer at MIDAS IT Australia with expertise in structural analysis and finite element analysis. He has hands-on experience in the design and construction of bridge projects and is familiar with a range of international design standards.
       
      In his current role, Parth supports engineers in effectively applying MIDAS software for structural analysis and design. He also conducts technical training sessions and workshops, helping professionals enhance their skills in structural modelling and engineering workflows.

    Seminar Agenda
    • 13:00 - 13:15

      Welcome Remarks Prof. Ahmad Sana, Head of School (Civil Engineering), UniTech

    • 13:15 - 13:30

      Opening Remarks Representative of IEPNG

    • 13:30 - 13:40

      Commitment Statement: About MIDAS IT & Commitment to PNG Mr. Pankaj Chandiramani, Regional Manager, MIDAS Australia

    • 13:40 - 14:00

      Seismic Resilient Building Structural Design Parth Akbari, Technical Manager, MIDAS Australia

    • 14:00 - 14:30

      Engineering Resilient Bridge Design Parth Akbari, Technical Manager, MIDAS Australia

    • 14:30 - 14:45

      Tea Break Networking Break

    • 14:45 - 15:15

      Geotechnical Challenges and Efficient Solutions Parth Akbari, Technical Manager, MIDAS Australia

    • 15:15 - 15:30

      Investing in Knowledge Transfer: MIDAS Skills Enhancement Training Programs for PNG Mr. Pankaj Chandiramani, Regional Manager, MIDAS Australia

    • 15:30 - 16:00

      Closing Remarks Prof. Ahmad Sana, Head of School (Civil Engineering), UniTech

    Rose Kekedo Lecture Theatre, University of Technology, Lae

    RK Lecture Theatre, PNG University of Technology,Lae 411, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

    👤 Who Should Attend
    • Structural and civil engineers involved in building design and code-based analysis.
    • Bridge and infrastructure engineers working on seismic-resilient design.
    • Geotechnical engineers addressing PNG's local ground and soil/foundation conditions.
    • IEPNG members and professionals seeking CPD-accredited seminar.

    • Engineers and consultants interested in MIDAS software across structural, bridge, and geotechnical disciplines 

     

    🔎 Key Focus Areas
    • MIDAS IT: who we are and our ongoing commitment to PNG.
    • Smarter building design — a deep dive into MIDAS GEN NX for structural analysis and design.
    • Engineering resilient bridges — MIDAS CIVIL NX for bridge and infrastructure projects.
    • Tackling PNG's ground conditions — geotechnical analysis with SoilWorks.
    • Investing in knowledge transfer — the MIDAS Skills Enhancement Training Program for PNG.
    🎁 Benefit for Attendees

    • Seminar Materials
    • MIDAS CAD license (free for 6 months)
    • IEPNG CPD Eligible