The 100th anniversary of the Myanmar Engineering Education and opening ceremony of the Engineering Education and Technology Forum was held at Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University yesterday.

At the event, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Myo Thein Kyaw, Myanmar Engineering Education 100th Anniversary Ceremony Organizing Committee Chair, Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant, penal of patron member of the Myanmar Engineering Council and Deputy Minister for Science and Technology (Retired) Dr Aung Kyaw Myat, chair of the Myanmar Engineering Council, and the Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia and the Pacific (FEIAP) made keynote speeches.

FEIAP General Secretary Dr Tan Yean Chin, FEIAP Education Committee Chairman Professor Dr Chuah Hean Teik and the chairperson of the Committee on Engineering for Innovative Technologies (CEIT), and World Federation of Engineering Organization (WFEO) Professor Dr Norlida Buniyamin made speeches through video clips.

The panel session was held under the theme “Engineering skills towards brighter future of Myanmar”, and the forum parallel session featured five topics: The Future of Engineering Education, The Role of Engineers in Myanmar’s Sustainable Development, Green Energy to Support Energy Security, Most Advanced Technology Trends and Digital Transformation towards the National Development.

Moreover, the engineering festival, project show and product show, hackathon, e-sport, quiz and engineering battle are also included in the event for students.

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