Celebrating IET@150
1871-2021

Help us make this a year to remember.

Join the #DifferenceMakers movement

A radical new campaign, inspiring young people by telling stories of inventors, leaders, makers and doers who are engineering a better world.

Expect the unexpected as we report on timely news items, highlighting how STEM is changing the world and making it more sustainable through authentic.

If you know a #DifferenceMaker, or if you have a story to share yourself, get in touch.

Go to #DifferenceMakers

My Sustainable Community competition

In partnership with Engineering Education Scheme Wales (EESW) we’ve launched a competition for young people across the UK to get involved with - My Sustainable Community.

As part of our 150th anniversary, we want to help young people discover how engineering and technology can be key in providing solutions to some of the planet’s largest challenges, all while having fun!

Go to The IET 150: My Sustainable Community Competition

What's happening?

Want to know more about how we’re celebrating throughout the year? Check out our list of major activities and see how you can join in, wherever you are in the world.

Go to IET 150 planned activity

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Global IET@150 EngTalks

Catch up on some of the international EngTalks that we’ve held as part of our 150th-anniversary celebrations.

Whether it’s creating a humanoid android with robotics genius Hiroshi Ishiguro, why IoT Day founder Rob van Kranenburg thinks that we need a “time out” from the digital technology that surrounds us, or using space launches and satellites as drivers of green technology with Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart, we can guarantee you’ll find something to amaze and inspire you!

Go to https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/engtalks

Celebrating our history

Want to learn more? Check out our family tree, learn more about amazing engineering advancements from the past 150 years and the people behind them, explore our expansive archive collection, and dive into the story behind our iconic global headquarters – IET London: Savoy Place.

Go to Celebrating our history