Presidential Address: Engineering a better world: what does it mean?
About
The world’s 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 However, misdirected funding, outdated infrastructure and critical skills shortages are creating roadblocks.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 will share 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’ll also discuss 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.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
10 Jan 2025
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Reasons to attend
Each year the President of the IET gives a formal address to members in Hong Kong. This year Mr Warren East CBE FREng FRS MA MBA CEng FIET, IET President 2024-2025 will give an address entitled “Engineering a better world: what does it mean?”
Programme
19:30 – 20:20 President’s Address