Progressive Professional Forum (PPF) Kuwait successfully hosted Elevate 2025, a vibrant event aimed at inspiring and empowering young minds to become future leaders and professionals. Held at Aspire Bilingual School, Abbasiya, the event featured engaging competitions and seminars that brought together students from various Indian schools across Kuwait.
One of the main highlights was the Project Presentation Competition, which saw participation from 55 teams and 140 students representing different schools. In the Junior Category, the first prize was secured by Reeya Jafar from Indian Community School, Amman Branch, while the second prize went to the team from FAIPS Ahmadi (DPS), consisting of Moukthika Manikandan and Sadhana Senthilanthan. The third prize was awarded to the team from Indian Public School, Salmiya – Fathima Jumana Mohammed Shifan, Emma Richel Tuwan, and Arush Sunil.
In the Senior Category, the first prize was claimed by the team from IES Jaleeb Al-Shuwaikh (Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan), comprising Niranjan Kalissery Hari and Govind Rajith. The second prize was awarded to Ayush Deb, Arjunan Asokan, and Yuvinesh Balamuragan from Indian English Academy (Don Bosco). The third prize went to FAIPS Ahmadi (DPS) students – Adwita Chrisel Saldanha, Priyanka Pradeep, and Andrea Ann Thomas.
The Rubik’s Cube Competition, which saw the participation of 60 contestants, was another crowd-puller, with Akashmik Mund from FAIPS Ahmadi (DPS) clinching the first prize. Shreyas Mahesh Hosahalli from Indian Community School, Amman Branch, secured the second prize, and Rohit Sreejith Gopinath from the same school took home the third prize. Rohit also received a special award for the best solving time of 11.126 seconds in the semi-finals.
The Career Guidance Seminar by Mr. Rahul J. Nair, Director and Co-founder of Lifology, attracted over 500 attendees and was followed by an impactful seminar titled “Examplify” by Mr. Mujeeb Patla, offering practical tips for exam success.
PPF President, Mr. Prasant Warrier, presided over the event, emphasizing the importance of nurturing young talent in the community. The event also witnessed the release of a souvenir, presented to the speaker Mr. Rahul J. Nair by Souvenir Committee Convener Sherly Sasirajan.
Loka Kerala Sabha member Mr. Naganathan presented mementos to the judges, while the closing ceremony and prize distribution were graced by Chief Guest Mr. Gangadhar Srishath, Principal of ICSK Khaitan, whose speech left a lasting impact on the audience. He, along with PPF office bearers and committee members, distributed prizes to the winners.
PPF General Secretary Shaji Madathil delivered the welcome speech, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Jithin Prakash, General Convenor of the Program and PPF Joint Secretary. PPF Treasurer Sreejith S., Vice President Adv. Smitha, and other key committee members were present at the event. Lincy Bipin, who served as the master of ceremonies, added a seamless flow to the event, engaging the audience throughout the program. The PPF Central Committee, Elevate Organizing Committee, and a dedicated team of volunteers were acknowledged for their exceptional efforts in making the event a grand success.