IET-GH invites Ga Mantse to 40th annual general conference

The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), has officially invited the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, to attend its 40th Annual General Conference, as the professional body prepares to celebrate four decades of engineering excellence and contribution to national development.

The invitation was formally extended when a delegation from the institution, led by its President, Engr. Wonder Salami Davor, paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse.

The delegation included Engr. Dr. Mrs. Miriam Eduful, Mrs. Constance Boateng, Emmanuel Cherry of the Chamber of Construction Industry, Engr. Mark Nyameche, Ernest Boampong Antwi and Edmund Obodai.

The visit formed part of IET-GH’s engagement with key traditional and institutional stakeholders ahead of the landmark conference, which is expected to bring together engineers, industry players, policymakers, academics and other stakeholders to deliberate on the role of engineering and technology in Ghana’s development.

The 40th edition of the conference will be held under the theme, “Engineering Excellence for Sustainable National Development: Innovation, Technology and Professional Responsibility.”
The event is scheduled for November 18 to 20, 2026, with the main conference and induction activities taking place at the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Auditorium, West Ridge, Accra.

By extending the invitation to the Ga Mantse, IET-GH is seeking to bring traditional leadership into conversations about the contribution of engineering, infrastructure development and technological advancement to national progress.

The involvement of the Ga Traditional Council is particularly significant as traditional authorities continue to play important roles in land administration, community development, infrastructure initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

The conference is expected to provide a platform for engineering professionals to reflect on the institution’s achievements over the past 40 years while examining emerging technologies and innovative approaches to addressing Ghana’s development challenges.

Among the key areas of focus will be engineering innovation, professional responsibility, sustainable infrastructure and the adoption of modern technologies in the construction industry.

A major highlight will also be the induction of newly qualified engineering professionals into the institution, reinforcing the importance of professional standards, ethical conduct and competence in engineering practice.

The conference will also feature technical sessions on the application of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars in concrete construction, including structural design and fire-safety considerations.

IET-GH’s 40th General Conference therefore presents an opportunity to strengthen collaboration between engineering professionals, government, industry and traditional institutions in advancing sustainable national development.

The invitation to the Ga Mantse underscores the importance of building partnerships beyond the engineering profession to ensure that technical knowledge, innovation and traditional leadership contribute collectively to Ghana’s development agenda.