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