Letter of Invitation
To: The Head of Department – Faculty of Engineering
Dearest Professor/Doctor/Sir/Madam
RE: Invitation to Participate in Engineering for Sustainability 2027 hosted by the SAIMC
Greetings from the SAIMC Johannesburg Branch!
We are delighted to invite your students to participate in the Engineering for Sustainability 2027 competition, an inter-university engineering competition organized by the SAIMC, scheduled to take place on 27 June 2027.
This competition is designed to challenge the creativity, technical skills, and innovative thinking of engineering students across various disciplines related to automation, instrumentation, mechatronics and computer engineering; however other disciplines are welcome too. It oers a dynamic platform for students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, collaborate in teams, and gain exposure to the broader engineering community.
Competition Detail:
- Title: Engineering for Sustainability 2027
- Theme: Sustainability
- Date: 27 June 2027
- Venue: Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Newtown, Johannesburg
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students
- Team Size: [4 members per team]
- Last Date for Registration: 30th November 2026
Top-performing teams will receive certificates, trophies, and exciting prizes, along with the opportunity to present their projects to a panel of industry experts and academicians.
We kindly request your department to nominate and encourage your students to participate in this exciting initiative. A detailed brochure and registration form are attached for your reference.
Should you have any questions or require further details, please do not hesitate to contact us at
Ann.DeBeer@wika.com / Sagadevan.Kanniappen@wika.com
We look forward to your university’s enthusiastic participation and support in making this event a success.
Warm regards,
Sagadevan Kanniappen
Cell: 078 721 9479
Competition Co-ordinator
SAIMC Johannesburg Branch
