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In-Person
Technical Visit to Shenzhen: BYD Headquarters, Battery-powered SkyShuttle APM System, and the New MTR Shenzhen Joint Ven
This technical visit offers a comprehensive benchmark for modern urban railway engineering, focusing on BYD�s integrated expertise in autonomous rail transit. Participants will examine the SkyShuttle, a battery-electric, medium-capacity system designed for dense urban environments. Key engineering highlights include its SIL 4-certified train control system facilitating GoA4 (UTO) / CBTC operation and the seamless integration of traction power, signaling, and rolling stock within an all-in-one package.
- Speaker:
- Speaker from BYD Headquarters
- Date/Time:
- Friday 6th November 2026 @ 9:00 AM
- Location:
- No. 3009 BYD Road Pingshan District, Shenzhen, 518118
- Hosted By:
- IET Hong Kong
In-Person
IET Hong Kong Younger Members Section - Overseas Delegation to Hyogo, Japan
This is a self-financed trip
- Speaker:
- Speaker from Japan
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 11th November 2026 @ 7:45 AM
- Location:
- 4 Chome-1-1 Nunobikicho Chuo Ward Kobe, Hyogo Japan, 651-0097
- Hosted By:
- IET Hong Kong
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Online
Esports- What is it and why should we care? (Online)
This presentation covers the interesting and growing sector of esports. Charlie will cover what esports are and why should the average person care. He will outline the esports market and the esports consumer as well as the Media Production and Broadcast Workflows in esports. He will finally cover the role of the University of Suffolk in esports as well as offering a visit to the university Lab for those attending in person. Charlie Smith is a lecturer in esports and course leader for the BA (Hons) esports degree at the University of Suffolk. With an academic background in Computer Games Design and Creative Technologies, he has been involved in creating esports curriculum since 2019 around topics including broadcasting, event management, psychology, and sport science.
- Speaker:
- Charley Smith
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 4th November 2026 @ 7:00 PM
- Venue:
- Online via Microsoft Teams
- Hosted By:
- IET Anglian Coastal
In-Person
IET Queensland Annual General Meeting 2026 and Technical Talk
Join us for the IET Queensland Local Network Annual General Meeting 2026, featuring a special technical talk on the emerging role of satellite connectivity in smartphones. The AGM will include the presentation of the 2026 Annual Report and the formation of the 2027 Local Network Committee. Following the AGM, attendees will gain insights into how direct-to-device satellite technology is transforming mobile communications, extending connectivity beyond traditional cell towers to remote, rural, offshore, and emergency situations. Discover the latest developments, opportunities, and challenges shaping the future of global connectivity.
- Speaker:
- Lincoln Perera
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 26th November 2026 @ 12:00 PM Local time (AET/ UTC +10 hours)
- Location:
- 267 Grey St South Brisbane QLD, Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane QLD, 4101
- Hosted By:
- Australasia zone
In-Person
SPACE BIC by ERATOSTHENES
This lecture will introduce Space BIC by ERATOSTHENES, a business incubation centre supporting the development of space-based entrepreneurship in Cyprus.
- Speaker:
- Dr Eleni Loulli
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 3rd December 2026 @ 5:45 PM
- Location:
- Cleopatra Hotel, Nicosia, 1065
- Hosted By:
- IET Cyprus