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SIF Response Time Calculations : Are Your SIFs Fast Enough?
Safety Instrumented Functions of SIFs are only effective if they act quickly enough to prevent a hazardous event. Calculation of SIF Response Times is a critical performance parameter within SRS that can directly influence the risk reduction achieved from SIFs.
- Speaker:
- Nirav N Chokshi PhD CEng MIET FSEng TV Rheinl
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 30th June 2026 @ 12:30 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
- Hosted By:
- IET Communities
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The History of Text Messaging (Webinar)
Text Messaging was designed for mobile phones in the 1980s, however the history of interpersonal messaging goes back much further into history. This talk explores the various messaging technologies available before and around the 1980s and the events that led to the global phenomenon of mobile text messaging.
- Speaker:
- Kevin Holley - Industry Standards Director BT
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 18th March 2026 @ 7:00 PM
- Venue:
- Online via Microsoft Teams
- Hosted By:
- IET Anglian Coastal
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SKYNET
Explore the evolution of the Skynet satellite system with a former project manager. This talk delves into the significant challenges, personal launch experiences, and operational triumphs of Skynet 4D, 4E, and 4F, highlighting Farnborough staff's crucial contributions to this vital defence communication network. Featuring both simplified technical insights and engaging anecdotes.
- Speaker:
- Keith Bagot
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 18th March 2026 @ 7:30 PM
- Venue:
- Online via YouTube
- Hosted By:
- IET Surrey
In-Person
Re-Thinking Dialogue Intelligibility: Why High SNR Still Fails Viewers
This talk dives into the disconnect between traditional intelligibility metrics and actual viewer comprehension. Despite high speech-to-background ratios and near-perfect word recognition scores, comprehension often breaks down pointing to the limitations of current assessment models.
- Speaker:
- Will Curry
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 25th March 2026 @ 6:00 PM
- Location:
- University of Salford, Salford, M5 4WT
- Hosted By:
- Media TN
In-Person
Live sports event behind the scenes
Live Sports Events what goes on behind the scenes. This is an exciting look of what is behind the delivery of Live Sports Events.
- Speaker:
- Russell Trafford Jones
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 8th April 2026 @ 6:00 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Location:
- IET Savoy Place, London
- Hosted By:
- IET London