The 2024 International Engineering Congress (the 2024 IEC or the Congress) in Taizhou, China, November 8th-9th

Category: Updates | Published: Wed, 13-11-2024

                    
At the 2024 International Engineering Congress in Taizhou, China, President Kazawadi Papias Dedeki of the Federation of African Engineering Organizations (FAEO) delivered a distinguished keynote address, emphasizing the theme, "Sustainable Engineering for a Better Future," and the subtheme, "Engineering Innovation: Cooperation for Mutual Benefits." In his remarks, President Kazawadi expressed his appreciation for the global gathering, highlighting the importance of collective action in addressing the complex engineering challenges of our time. Citing the words of Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, he underscored the critical role of partnerships in achieving sustainable development, noting that no nation or organization can reach these goals in isolation. Instead, progress is driven by cooperation that leverages the strengths and resources of all stakeholders.
 FAEO President Kazawadi (third from left) signs MOUs with FEIAP and the Pan American Federation of Engineering Societies, enhancing regional collaboration in engineering.

President Kazawadi further emphasized FAEO’s ongoing efforts to promote partnerships within Africa, particularly in alignment with the African Union’s Agenda 2063—a blueprint for a prosperous, sustainable Africa. He highlighted FAEO’s collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which works to eliminate barriers, enhance regional integration, and empower African engineers to contribute meaningfully to both continental and global challenges. He stressed that this approach enables African engineers to play a pivotal role in addressing key issues such as infrastructure development, energy access, and climate resilience through innovative and sustainable solutions.
United in innovation at the 2024 International Engineering Congress — a moment of collaboration and inspiration with brilliant minds from around the world.

In his closing remarks, President Kazawadi encouraged participants to view the Congress as a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and mutual growth. He reinforced that the role of engineers in tackling global issues like climate change, urbanization, and digital transformation has never been more crucial. By fostering innovation and collaboration, he expressed confidence that the Congress would serve as a catalyst for transformative solutions and pave the way for a more sustainable, equitable future. He called on all attendees to seize the opportunity for partnership and shared responsibility, ensuring that the work undertaken at the Congress would contribute meaningfully to global engineering advancements.