Engineering Institutions in the 21st Century Dr A Roberts, Chief Executive IEE
Change - the only constant in life The role of engineering in Change Importance to the economy and to society
Engineering in the 21st century Inter/intra disciplinary Global Non hierarchical / flexible boundaries
Implications for Engineers No jobs for life No knowledge for life No country for life
The role of professional bodies In a world of change the basic objective remains the same: advancement and dissemination of knowledge
The role of professional bodies Professional home for life A reliable and unbiased informer of public policy A promoter of engineering and those who engage in it
Professional home Inclusive approach to membership Qualifications Professional Networks Publications and INSPEC Conferences, courses, tutorials, seminars IEE.tv Much more to come!
Public policy Industry Sector Panels Business Partners Academic Partners Specialist Working Groups
Promotion 5-19 Education Prizes and scholarships Teacher support and training
Conclusions The underlying objective has not changed The mechanisms for delivery are unrecognisable The challenge is relevancy The cost of failure is extinction