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In-Person

How DO machines learn?

It is becoming difficult to find industrial, commercial, and healthcare products that don't claim to incorporate some form of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This talk will look at one type of AI and, without using too much maths, describe some of the simpler approaches to Machine Learning.
Speaker:
David James
Date/Time:
Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 6:30 PM
Location:
Sanditon Way, Worthing, BN14 9FD
Hosted By:
IET Sussex
In-Person

Cyber security

This talk will provide an introduction to cybersecurity and explain how a cyber function operates within an organization. Ryan wlll share insights from his role as an Incident Response Analyst at UK Power Networks, including how we detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents. The session will also include real-world examples such as Stuxnet and the 2015 Ukrainian power grid attack to illustrate the impact of cyber threats on critical infrastructure.
Speaker:
Ryan O'Riordan
Date/Time:
Tuesday 11th November 2025 @ 6:30 PM
Location:
College Rd, Crawley, RH10 1NR
Hosted By:
IET Sussex

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Online

Functional Safety Meets IoT: Enhancing Safety with Smart Technologies

This one-hour webinar will explore the intersection of Functional Safety and the Internet of Things (IoT), focusing on IEC 61508 and functional safety standards across the industry.
Speaker:
Dr David Samuel Kishore Petreltech India Oper
Date/Time:
Tuesday 28th October 2025 @ 12:30 PM
Venue:
Online via Zoom
Hosted By:
System Safety Engineering TN
Online

Automated Metrology for Manufacturing

Manufacturing processes with Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing techniques start with robust, quality process data. Micro-Epsilon UK Ltd are leading providers of high precision displacement, infrared temperature, colour sensors and dimensional measurement systems for industry. The webinar shows how these can be applied to a process to gain the essential product/process data used to improve efficiency, quality and reduce waste.
Speaker:
Glenn Wedgbrow B.Eng Hons
Date/Time:
Wednesday 29th October 2025 @ 12:30 PM
Venue:
Online via Microsoft Teams
Hosted By:
IET Mersey and Western Cheshire
Details:
https://events.theiet.org/events/automated-metrology-for-manufacturing/
In-Person

IBC Review 2025 - Shaping the Future

Join our panel of industry experts for an overview of the significant themes from the annual IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) held in Amsterdam. Come along to find out how we are shaping the future of entertainment and technology.
Speaker:
Nadine Dereza
Date/Time:
Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 6:00 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
Location:
IET Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL
Hosted By:
IET London
In-Person

Quantum Computing

Dr Sam Meek, a passionate F1 fan, explores how F1 car setup is one of many complex optimisation problems suited to quantum computing. In his lecture, he uses real-world examples to show why quantum methods can vastly outperform classical ones. He shares a vision of a future where quantum computing becomes a daily tool in science, technology, and commerce.
Speaker:
Dr Sam Meek
Date/Time:
Tuesday 21st October 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Location:
Novotel London West 1 Shortlands Hammersmith, London, W6 8DR
Hosted By:
IET London