Albania Technical Seminar 2026
Structural & Bridge Engineering with MIDAS
Structural and bridge engineering insight,
from three different perspectives
Hosted in Tirana, this in-person seminar brings together the MIDAS IT Europe technical team with contributors from Colasanti, UTS-01 & Polytechnic University of Tirana, and Ave Consulting for an afternoon of applied, project-driven presentations on structural and bridge engineering practice.
Whether you work on structural design, seismic assessment, or bridge engineering, the sessions are built around real engineering workflows, followed by networking with peers and the MIDAS team.
WHO IT'S FOR
Structural and bridge engineers working on building and infrastructure design and analysis
FORMAT
Afternoon in-person seminar with technical sessions and open networking
TOPICS COVERED
- Seismic design & Eurocode 8 with MIDAS
- MIDAS modelling of a 15-story building & the Hotolisht Tunnel
- MIDAS Gen: structural modelling, analysis & design
One afternoon, three perspectives
on structural & bridge engineering
📝 Reception & Set-up
Opening
Structural Safety in Seismic Design: Proper Use of Eurocode 8 with MIDAS
Design & Analysis in MIDAS: 15-Story Building in Durrës & Hotolisht Tunnel
☕ Coffee Break
Application of MIDAS Gen: Structural Modelling, Analysis & Design Through Practical Engineering Examples
Closing
Meet your speakers
Full speaker bios and photos will be added shortly.
Dr. Markel Baballëku
Dr. Markel Baballëku is a structural engineer and associate professor at the Polytechnic University of Tirana, with 25 years of experience in structural and earthquake engineering. He holds a PhD in Seismic Damage Assessment and has extensive expertise in seismic codes, structural vulnerability analysis, nonlinear structural analysis, and seismic retrofitting.
More about Markel
Dr. Baballëku is also the founder of UTS-01, an Albanian engineering consultancy established in 2007, specializing in structural design, infrastructure engineering and seismic risk assessment.
Session: Structural Safety in Seismic Design: Proper Use of Eurocode 8 with MIDAS
Esmeralda Curri
Esmeralda is a Civil (Structural) Engineer with a Master's degree from the Polytechnic University of Tirana and over three years of experience in structural design and construction supervision, specializing in the modelling, analysis, and design of reinforced concrete structures.
More about Esmeralda
She has recently expanded her expertise to MIDAS software, currently applying it to the structural modelling and analysis of a multi-story building project in Durrës. Esmeralda is dedicated to delivering accurate and reliable structural solutions, and looks forward to sharing her practical experience with MIDAS at the seminar.
Session: Design & Analysis in MIDAS: 15-Story Building in Durrës & Hotolisht Tunnel
Hamlet Selimaj
Hamlet is a Senior Structural Engineer with more than 7 years of professional experience in the design and analysis of civil and structural works, with particular expertise in railway infrastructure projects. His experience includes the structural design of bridges, underpasses, overpasses, retaining structures, stations, and other civil works associated with complex railway developments.
More about Hamlet
He has extensive experience in structural modelling and analysis using MIDAS Civil and MIDAS Gen, applying advanced numerical methods to support safe, efficient, and technically robust design solutions. His work combines strong analytical skills with practical design experience and close coordination within multidisciplinary project teams. For this seminar, Hamlet will focus on the application of MIDAS Gen, presenting its use in structural modelling, analysis, and design through practical engineering examples.
Professional focus: Railway infrastructure · Bridge structures · Underpasses & overpasses · Detailed design · Site assistance
Core strengths: Analytical design approach · Complex engineering problem solving · Teamwork and coordination · Modern engineering technologies · Quality-oriented delivery
Session: Application of MIDAS Gen: Structural Modelling, Analysis & Design Through Practical Engineering Examples
Xheko Imperial Hotel, Tirana
Xheko Imperial Hotel
The seminar takes place in the Grand Imperial Room at Xheko Imperial Hotel.
Full room details and access instructions will be shared with registered attendees ahead of the event.
- Date
- Tuesday, 13 October 2026
- Time
- 14:00 – 17:30
- Format
- In-person seminar
Reserve your seat
Join us in Tirana for an afternoon of applied structural and bridge engineering with MIDAS.
