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Conferences, events and courses

 
We offer a diverse programme of engineering conferences, training courses, community events and CPD opportunities for engineers and technologists at every stage of their career.

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Our events and training courses come in a range of formats to help you learn, connect and progress in the way that works best for you.

Whether you want to develop hands-on skills, learn expert insight, find networking opportunities, or a platform to share your work, with the IET you’ll find an experience to support your next step. 

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Conferences

Explore upcoming engineering conferences, technical events and paper presentation opportunities.

IET conferences bring industry and academia together, creating practical networks that help you learn, discover new thinking, and build your professional network.

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Courses

Browse engineering training courses covering technical, professional and workplace skills.

Our training courses programmes turn professional development into something real and tangible, giving you the insight, confidence, and capability to take your next career step.

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VIEW OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS

Community events

Free volunteer-led engineering webinars, meetups and technical talks.

Our technical and local network events are delivered by dedicated IET volunteers, who bring engineering and technology to life through their real-world experiences.

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Featured events

Call for abstracts

Last chance for electricity distribution specialists!

 
The CIRED Seoul Workshop call for abstracts closes on 3 April 2026. Don’t miss your chance to have your name on the programme!

We are looking for contributions on the key theme of Digital disruption - AI and the next generation of distribution grids.

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13 - 15 April 2026

Secure your place at PEMD Global 2026

 
Time is running out! Secure your place at PEMD and be part of the global conversation shaping the future of electrification.

Hear from industry leaders including experts from Rolls-Royce Electrical and Electronics, Siemens, GE Vernova and DSIT exploring breakthroughs in power electronics, machines, drives, energy systems, and more.

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28 - 29 April 2026

Not long until ACDC Europe 2026 power transmission conference

 
Gain the latest technical knowledge in HVDC, plus project updates including InterOPERA, StromnetzDC, and Northern Seas TSOs’ collaboration.

We’ll see you in Berlin next month!

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Call for papers at IET events

Share your latest research at an IET conference to give your work the visibility it deserves.

Gain recognition on global scale with accepted papers published on platforms including Scopus, Inspec and IEEE Xplore.

Your voice moves engineering forward.

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Sponsorship and exhibition

IET event sponsorship offers organisations the chance to support professional development while gaining visibility and influence within the global engineering community.

Options include exhibition, webinars, branding opportunities and getting involved in the event programme.  

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Get involved with IET events

Want to play a bigger role in shaping the conversations that move engineering forward?

Discover how you can get involved with IET conferences and events - from speaking and organising to volunteering and partnering. 

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Get the latest news about our conferences, events and upcoming training.

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Sign in or create an IET account to subscribe to our events and courses emails.

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Log your CPD

If you have attended one of our events or courses, make sure to log your CPD hours using our Career Manager platform. 

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Join the IET to benefit from discounted rates on events and courses 

If you’re planning to attend an event, it may be cheaper to become a member of the IET first so that you can benefit from the discounted member rate. We also offer some of our professional development courses free to members.  

Membership opens the door to a global community driven by purpose and powered by progress – because better never stops, and neither should us.

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Awards and scholarships

Our awards programme includes awards for individual excellence, research and innovation, scholarships, travel awards, prizes and competitions within the engineering and technology sector.

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Education for children 4 -16 years

Education resources, activities and events for children

Find out about STEM resources, activities and events for children.

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Support

Apply for support with your travel to an IET event 

The IET Travel awards offer members financial prize towards the costs of travelling to attend a conference or research visit as part of their professional development.  

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EDI

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We hold prestigious awards and events to alter the perception of what a career in engineering can look like and who the profession is for.

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