IET Solent Events
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Online
AI and AI Assurance at NPL
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's national metrology institute. It develops and maintains the country's primary measurement standards and provides the measurement science, calibration, testing, and scientific expertise that underpin industry, innovation, and public services - helping ensure measurements are accurate, comparable, and trustworthy. In this online talk, Chris Barnes (Head of Science for AI, NPL) will give an overview of NPL's AI activity and how it supports the UK's ambitions for trustworthy and deployable AI across industry.
- Speaker:
- Professor Chris Barnes
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 27th August 2026 @ 4:00 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Venue:
- Online via Microsoft Teams
- Hosted By:
- IET Solent
In-Person
Repair in our Communities
Repair offers a simple way to reduce waste in a circular economy. Yet many barriers remain, including items not designed for repair, the information required, the skills needed to diagnose and fix them, and the availability of parts. Over the last 15 years, Repair Cafes have sprung up around the world as a community initiative to help fill this gap. This talk will explain how Repair Cafes support our local community and what must improve to make it easier to get broken things fixed rather than ending up in waste streams.
- Speaker:
- Clare Seek
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 15th September 2026 @ 7:00 PM
- Location:
- PO0.41 Portland Bld Portsmouth University, PO0.41 Portland Bld Portsmouth University
- Hosted By:
- IET Solent
Recommended events from around The IET
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
Online
Adestra drop-in Session 1
For IET volunteers with Adestra access. A chance to ask any queries relating to the launch of the new IET Communities Adestra template.
- Speaker:
- IET
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 18th August 2026 @ 5:00 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Venue:
- Online via Microsoft Teams
- Hosted By:
- IET Communities
In-Person
RMS - History of the IET Regulations BS7671
Leon Markwell, an RMS member, will tell us about the history of the IET Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671.
- Speaker:
- Leon Markwell
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 2nd September 2026 @ 10:00 AM
- Location:
- East Horsley Village Hall, East Horsley, KT24 6QT
- Hosted By:
- IET Surrey
- Details:
- https://events.theiet.org/events/rms-history-of-the-iet-regulations-bs7671/?Phrase=RMS&Location=&Eventtype=&DateRange=
In-Person
Reach for the Skies
The race to automate high-rate manufacture of composite aerostructures
- Speaker:
- Ross Horrigan
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 10th September 2026 @ 7:00 PM
- Location:
- Coastland College, Weymouth, DT4 7LQ
- Hosted By:
- IET Dorset and South Wiltshire