Chennai will host a first-of-its-kind knowledge event for the vertical transportation sector as ISEE organises India’s inaugural Symposium & Quiz 2026 exclusively for elevator and escalator industry professionals on 13 and 14 February at the Chennai Trade Centre. The two-day programme is designed as a focused platform for knowledge exchange on emerging technologies, safety innovations, regulatory compliance and best practices that are shaping the future of the industry.
The symposium will be inaugurated by Mr. V. Ramakrishnan, Chief Electrical Inspector to the Government of Tamil Nadu, in the presence of key industry leaders including Mr. R. Balakrishnan, Vice President and Head MEP Design, L&T Construction; Mr. Suraj Thodimarath, President, EECMAI and President, Asia Pacific, Wittur Group; and Mr. Ravi Shankar Thandavan, Founder Director, REVROY Pvt Ltd. Over 2,000 professionals from leading organisations such as KONE, OTIS, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitec, Johnson Lifts, Fermator and TPRS are expected to participate.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr. TAK. Mathews, Principal Consultant, TAK Consulting and organiser of the symposium, said the objective is to create a collaborative learning platform where professionals can exchange innovations, stay updated on technology and compliance requirements, and collectively raise industry standards in quality and safety. The event will also host the semi-finals and finals of the ISEE Elevator Industry Quiz 2026. Interested professionals can register by contacting 95660 77719 or 79775 56164.