QSE to organise 2026 Conference on 3D Printing, Smart Manufacturing

The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) has announced plans to host the 2026 Conference on 3D Printing and Smart Manufacturing on November 8, as part of its mission to promote knowledge of cutting-edge technologies and foster the progression towards more efficient, innovative, and sustainable manufacturing systems. The primary objective of the conference is to serve as a professional hub for institutions, experts, engineers, and specialists to engage in discussions surrounding the advantages and difficulties tied to the integration of modern industrial technologies, facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and exhibit practical applications that can bolster innovation and the advancement of a more sophisticated and eco-friendly engineering and industrial ecosystem in Qatar.

The conference's agenda will encompass a diverse array of subjects that reflect the swift progressions in 3D printing and smart manufacturing technologies, with a particular emphasis on the utilization of these innovations in the construction and creation of sustainable infrastructure. The inaugural panel discussion scheduled for the program will spotlight the role of 3D printing in the construction sector as a transformative shift in building and construction engineering.

The session will also include a research paper on the development of smart concrete mixes using locally recycled materials.

In addition to the construction industry, the conference will allocate a session to the energy and heavy industries, delving into the realms of smart manufacturing and digital warehouses within the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors, along with a research paper on the future of spare parts, supply chains, and industrial localization.

The conference will be themed around policies, legislation, and human capital, with a discussion on the development of a national framework for smart manufacturing, including codes, industrial localization, and empowering engineers. A research paper will also explore the future of 3D printing and smart manufacturing in Qatar.

The discussions will encompass the integration of digital twins and artificial intelligence into smart manufacturing systems, along with a research paper on advanced industrial data engineering and securing digital twins within smart factories. Engineer Amna Mohammed al-Namaa, the Chairperson of the Qatar Society of Engineers, emphasized that the conference is an extension of QSE's endeavors to bolster the presence of modern technologies in the engineering sector and furnish engineers and specialists with the chance to explore advanced applications that are reshaping the future of engineering and industrial sectors.

She viewed the conference as an invaluable opportunity to exchange expertise and deliberate on the potential of these technologies to enhance efficiency, optimize resource utilization, support industrial localization, and cultivate engineering capabilities. QSE is committed to ensuring that the conference program amalgamates practical applications with a forward-looking perspective and addresses a spectrum of sectors, including construction, energy, and heavy industries, policies and legislation, digital twins, and artificial intelligence.

Al-Namaa concluded by stating that this comprehensive approach will enrich the professional discourse and generate ideas and recommendations that will propel the future of 3D printing and smart manufacturing in Qatar.