The world is facing its most volatile challenges yet - from climate change and economic instability to healthcare crises and political turmoil.
Engineering can stand as a beacon of stability, offering innovative solutions to these issues. However, misdirected funding, outdated infrastructure and critical skills shortages are creating roadblocks.
It’s time to shift the seized brake, fix the motor, charge the battery - it’s time to re-engineer.
In his presidential address, Warren East CBE shares his three-step plan to re-engineer our future:
- Align engineering with economics: create financially stable businesses.
- Enhance communication: break down barriers to change.
- Strengthen the engineering eco-system: unite as we move the dial together.
He also discusses how the IET, its members, and the wider engineering community can lead the charge in creating a united voice to act before it’s too late.
Futures Fund
Because it’s important to 'pay it forward'
Thanks to her IET bursary supported by the IET’s Futures Fund, Molly’s confidence has blossomed and she’s excelling in her degree apprenticeship.
The Futures Fund raises money to support the next generation of engineers. The demand for engineers is high. And growing. Yet we’re falling short of the number of qualified engineers needed.
As a registered charity, the IET relies on the generosity of our members and the engineering community to invest in the next generation of engineers through our education and awards programmes.