Communities - for those who do more

Whether you’re looking for advice from technical experts or to build relationships with people in your local community. To discuss and debate technical and professional issues our community can help you do more.

Our community brings together those who do. The latest thinking from right across industry and academia. There to help you connect the dots, discover new opportunities and make progress both personally and professionally.

Whatever career stage or specialism, you can keep up to date, broaden your horizons and connect with those who can make a difference in your career. All so that you can continue to do more. Because when people come together, we can all make progress. And engineer a better world.

We inspire innovation, empower collaboration and celebrate successes, read on and find out the best way for you to get involved.

Local Networks

Recharge with people in your local network. Creating environments where you can push the boundaries in the field of engineering and technology, sparking the next generation of engineers and technicians.

Great for:

- Peer-to-peer networking
- Restricted project or learning funds
- CPD
- Giving back to the profession
- Multidisciplinary learning

Go to Find your local networks

Technical networks

Whatever your specialist interest, our experts help you find answers, solve problems and innovate, fast. You’ll discover opportunities that’ll push you out of your comfort zone, amping up your career and professional development. It’s what you know and who you know.

Find your community.

Great for:

- CPD
- Industry expertise
- No or low-cost events
- Specialist content
- Valuable connections
- Multidisciplinary learning

Go to Find a community that shares your expertise

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Connect with our global engineering community

IET EngX® is a convenient professional peer-to-peer online community for engineers and technicians. Join the community for networking, discussion, practical advice, events and industry news.

Go to Sign up and get started

Volunteer

If you’re passionate about engineering, why not join over 4,000 skilled and experienced volunteers and be an ambassador of industry expertise and influence?

Go to Volunteering for the IET

Young Professional Committee

Your studies are about so much more than grades; they’re about uncovering your passion and harnessing your drive.

Find your fit with our community of students and innovators, inspire and support one another and celebrate your achievements – from the little wins to the major milestones – because there is no traffic when you go the extra mile.

Aged 18 to 35? Get involved!

Go to Young Professionals