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

He plays a key role in guiding the technical delivery of the Connect PNG Program (2020-2040), the country’s flagship national road initiative, and regularly leads high-level delegations with specialist consulting partners to remote provincial sites such as Telefomin District. His experience and leadership make him a valued voice on building resilient, lasting infrastructure for Papua New Guinea.

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 Akbari is a Technical Manager at MIDAS IT Australia with expertise in structural and geotechnical analysis. He has hands-on experience in the design and construction of bridge and building 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.

Alex, a Chartered Civil Engineer with 12 years’ experience in Civil and Rail, has contributed to many of the UK’s major projects, including HS2, Transpennine Route Upgrade, Crossrail, and Hinkley Point C. Alongside project delivery, he is Digital Lead within Arcadis’ Rail North business, driving the use of emerging technology to enhance technical capability and project outcomes.

Alexander, a Chartered Civil Engineer with 10+ years of experience, has led major bridge and civil structure projects across the UK, including heritage refurbishments and large-scale replacements. His recent work includes the Clifton Rail Bridge Replacement, covering both concept and detailed design. He specializes in advanced analysis, digital design, and interdisciplinary coordination, and is Practice Manager for Bridge and Civil Structures at Mott MacDonald.

Manoj, with a Master’s from IIT Guwahati, has 2.5+ years of experience on bridge projects including Network Arch, Cable-Stayed, Box Culverts, and Metro structures. At Midas, he focuses on training, API feature development, and technical support. He has worked with engineers in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Europe, and the UK, with recent efforts centered on supporting UK and European teams.