Symposium & Quiz 2026 – Chennaionline

India’s first-ever Elevator & Escalator Symposium & Quiz 2026, concluded yesterday in Chennai and dedicated exclusively to vertical transportation professionals, brought together leading experts who strongly emphasised the urgent need for uniform codes, safety standards, and regulatory compliance across the country. The two-day landmark event was organised by ISEE, India’s leading Elevator and Escalator exhibition organisation, and witnessed extensive technical discussions on emerging technologies, safety innovations, and best practices for the elevator and escalator ecosystem. The Symposium was inaugurated by Mr. V. Ramakrishnan, Chief Electrical Inspector to the Government of Tamil Nadu, and was graced by the presence of distinguished 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. Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. V. Ramakrishnan appreciated the initiative and stressed the need for greater awareness of safety standards and strict adherence to the respective state Lift Acts across the country. He underlined that consistent implementation and compliance remain vital to improving public safety in vertical transportation. Mr. R. Balakrishnan said such symposiums should be organised regularly across the nation to ensure the adoption of best manufacturing and engineering practices. He added that strengthening quality and safety in the industry will significantly contribute towards India’s long-term vision of becoming a developed nation. Highlighting the motivation behind the initiative, Mr. TAK Mathews, Principal Consultant, TAK Consulting and organiser of the Symposium, said “Tamil Nadu has one of the highest concentrations of elevator manufacturing companies in the country, and the enthusiasm of the industry here encouraged us to choose Chennai as the maiden city for this symposium. I am delighted to witness professionals coming together to exchange knowledge, innovations, and insights, while staying updated on evolving technologies, best practices, and regulatory requirements.” Winners of National Industry Quiz (Who will be MAHAGURU?) Announced Running parallel to the symposium, the Finale of the ISEE Elevator Industry Quiz 2026, conducted over the past two months, was held at the conclusion of the event. Winners were announced and felicitated in the presence of industry leaders. The winners of the National Industry Quiz announced (Who will be MAHAGURU?) are: Mahaguru: Mr. Akshay Mahadik and Mr. Vaibhav Baravkar - (Representing Schindler India) 1st Runner-Up : Mr. V. Sreekanth - (Representing Fujitec India Pvt. Ltd.) 2nd Runner-Up: Mr. Boopathi and Mr. Ramkumar Seeralan - (Representing Fujitec India Pvt. Ltd.) The pioneering initiative aimed to create a high-impact knowledge-sharing platform focused on the most critical challenges and opportunities facing the industry today ranging from safety and compliance to innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. The structure and flow of the sessions were carefully designed to address the most pressing challenges faced by the elevator and component manufacturing industry today. Ultimately, the objective of this collective learning is to elevate industry-wide standards of quality, safety, and compliance. The sessions were designed to strengthen technical knowledge, improve operational efficiency, and enhance future readiness across the elevator and escalator industry. The two-day conference witnessed the participation of industry professionals, representing leading national and global organisations including Fermator, Fujitec, Johnson Lifts, KONE, Mitsubishi Electric, OTIS and several others.