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Journey to Chartership: Lessons from the Path to CEng
Achieving Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is both a professional milestone and a reflective journey. In this talk, Niv Siva, a Chartered Engineer and Aerospace Cyber-Safety Certification Specialist at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, will share his route to CEng, including how he built and presented his evidence, navigated the application process, and translated his day-to-day engineering work into the required professional competencies. The session is aimed at engineers considering professional registration and those looking for practical guidance and encouragement on their own path to chartership.
- Speaker:
- Nivethanan Sivanathan
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 6:30 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Venue:
- Online via Microsoft Teams
- Hosted By:
- IET London
- Details:
- https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/370955396758292?p=Tq0n7OkP5aRvLOeyZL
In-Person
The Pre-history of Climate Science
This talk is a description of how our understanding of the factors affecting Earth's temperature developed through the 19th Century, following the insights of Fourier, Tyndall, Langley and Arrhenius.
- Speaker:
- Dr. Michael de Podesta MBE FInstP CPhys
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 10th September 2026 @ 6:00 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Location:
- Harrow College, Lowlands Road Harrow UNITED KINGDOM, HA1 3AQ
- Hosted By:
- IET London
- Details:
- https://events.theiet.org/events/the-pre-history-of-climate-science/
In-Person
Delivering Autonomous Systems at Pace and Scale: Meeting the Evolving Defence Challenge
The talk will explore what is needed to develop and deliver autonomous systems at the pace and scale demanded by modern Defence
- Speaker:
- Schuyler 'Sky' Moore
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 15th September 2026 @ 7:00 PM
- Location:
- Novotel London West 1 Shortlands Hammersmith, London, W6 8DR
- Hosted By:
- IET London
In-Person
Technical Visit to Baker Barracks on Thorney Island
Thales IAS UK's F-ADAPT Hub (Future Air Defence Availability Project) is co-located alongside 7th Air Defence Group Royal Artillery at Baker Barracks. It has been providing a one-stop shop for management (spares and repairs) of air defence equipment including LML/SL (Lightweight Multiple Launcher/Shoulder Launcher) and for Stormer vehicles since 2008. Alongside maintenance and repairs it also provides training and support for short notice operational deployment request, as well as facilitating demos and trials.
- Speaker:
- Nick Casburn
- Date/Time:
- Friday 2nd October 2026 @ 9:30 AM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Location:
- Thales UK, Thorney Island, PO10 8DH
- Hosted By:
- IET London
- Details:
- https://events.theiet.org/events/technical-visit-to-baker-barracks-on-thorney-island/
In-Person
Bringing higher sound quality to music lovers
Bringing higher sound quality to music lovers. A fireside chat with Keith Howard and Bob Stuart, exploring the interplay between audio engineering, human auditory science and the myriad real-world challenges they bring.
- Speaker:
- Bob Stuart
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 11th November 2026 @ 6:30 PM
- Location:
- Savoy Place London, London, WC2R 0BL
- Hosted By:
- IET London
In-Person
Reactive, Predictive, Proactive Cyber Security - Navigating the Cyber Realm Through Skills & Talent
From reactive to proactive: discover how cyber defence is evolving, the role of skills and culture, and what it means for engineers and the next generation of talent development.
- Speaker:
- Paul Lopez
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 9th December 2026 @ 6:30 PM
- Location:
- IET Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL
- Hosted By:
- IET London
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Space-Based Solar Power: From Vision to Reality - Technology, Spectrum and Regulatory Challenges
As interest grows in clean, resilient energy solutions, space-based solar power is moving from science fiction towards serious engineering reality. This webinar brings together experts from industry, government, and academia to examine the latest developments, key technical and regulatory challenges, and the UK's potential role in this emerging sector. Join us to explore whether space solar power could become a transformational contributor to future energy security and Net Zero ambitions, or whether significant barriers still stand in the way.
- Speaker:
- Harvinder Nagi
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 4th August 2026 @ 12:00 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
- Hosted By:
- Satellite TN
Online
IoT-Enabled Smart Grids for Island Energy Systems: Insights from International Projects
This session will explore real-world pilot projects delivered in remote and island locations, highlighting the unique challenges of data quality, communications, and operating renewable energy systems. Hear practical insights from the field, including how these issues were addressed through innovative and adaptable solutions. Join us to learn from these experiences and gain valuable perspectives on delivering energy projects in complex environments.
- Speaker:
- Dr. Paulo Lissa
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 11th August 2026 @ 10:00 AM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
- Hosted By:
- Internet of Things TN
In-Person
Empathy Lab Event
The session will be led by Katy Deacon and will explore how different people experience the world, helping to demonstrate the importance of inclusion, understanding and empathy in engineering.
- Speaker:
- Katy Deacon
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 11th August 2026 @ 11:00 AM
- Location:
- University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield
- Hosted By:
- IET (Global)
In-Person
Powering discovery, The Future of Particle Accelerating
Join the UK's leading minds in particle accelerator engineering for a day of insight, innovation, and powerful connections.
- Speaker:
- TBC
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 16th September 2026 @ 9:30 AM
- Location:
- Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot
- Hosted By:
- Particle Accelerator Engineering