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In-Person

The next STEP: Delivering a UK Fusion Industry

STEP Fusion is the UK's prototype fusion power plant, a first of a kind machine that will deliver limitless clean energy whilst simultaneously building a UK fusion industry to take forward this technology on a commercial scale.
Speaker:
Debbie Kempton
Date/Time:
Wednesday 10th December 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Location:
IET Savoy Place/Riverside Room, London, WC2R 0BL
Hosted By:
IET London
In-Person

Inside ChatGPT: How LLMs Think

In this session, we will lift the lid on how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT actually work, in a way that is clear, engaging, and jargon-free.
Speaker:
Thomas Mahon
Date/Time:
Tuesday 20th January 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Location:
Novotel London West 1 Shortlands Hammersmith, London, W6 8DR
Hosted By:
IET London
In-Person

An Introduction to IP

The presentation will initially discuss the different types of IP and why these are important. It will then go into more detail on the patenting process: how it works, what working with a patent attorney involves and the merits of filing a patent (including briefly touching on patent box). The presentation will briefly discuss AI generated inventions and ownership of an invention developed during employment.
Speaker:
Ms Alice Stuart-Grumbar
Date/Time:
Thursday 5th February 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Location:
Harrow College, Harrow UNITED KINGDOM, HA1 3AQ
Hosted By:
IET London

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Online

Microwave Materials Characterisation Techniques

This webinar will present the theory and measurement techniques for determination of complex permittivity of materials.
Speaker:
Dr Zulkifly Abbas
Date/Time:
Wednesday 3rd December 2025 @ 12:00 PM
Venue:
Online via Zoom
Hosted By:
RF and Microwave Technology TN
Online

Career journeys in the space sector

Fireside chat with Chris Brunskill and Dave Davis, Chair and Vice Chair of Satellite TN Committee
Speaker:
Chris Brunskill
Date/Time:
Thursday 4th December 2025 @ 12:00 PM
Venue:
Online via Zoom
Hosted By:
IET (Global)
In-Person

Alternative routes to becoming a chartered engineer

This presentation explores alternative routes towards a successful engineering career beyond traditional university routes. It highlights vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, technical diplomas, & self-directed learning options.
Speaker:
Jack Pettitt
Date/Time:
Tuesday 9th December 2025 @ 6:30 PM
Location:
Sanditon Way, Worthing, BN14 9FD
Hosted By:
IET Sussex
In-Person

Industrial Automation to Industrial Autonomy

From AI, digital twins and robots, new technologies are revolutionizing the way that plants operate. They are facilitating a shift whereby physical tasks and decision-making processes are being made more autonomous with the aim of improving productivity and worker safety. In todays business environment, operational resilience has never been more important. The transition to industrial autonomy requires a variety of technologies across information technology (IT) and operational technology
Speaker:
Dave Board
Date/Time:
Wednesday 3rd December 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Location:
Bromley Central Library High Street Bromley, Bromley, BR1 1EX
Hosted By:
IET Kent