Future-Proof Your Engineering Career: 2025 Insights & 2026 Key Skills

The engineering landscape is evolving fast – are you ready for what’s next?

Join us at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in Stevenage for a future-focused panel discussion designed to help technicians, technologists, engineers, educators, and students stay ahead of rapid industry shifts. This session brings together leading minds in industrial automation, sustainable manufacturing, engineering education, and smart technologies to explore what skills, mindsets, and strategies are needed to future-proof your engineering career.

Whether you’re navigating mid-career changes, teaching the next generation of engineers, or just getting started, this event will offer practical insights into how digital transformation, automation, and Industry 4.0 are reshaping the engineering profession – and how you can thrive in the years ahead.

What You’ll Experience:

Future-Ready Panel Discussion
Get expert insight into how automation, digitalisation, and advanced manufacturing are impacting engineering roles—and what this means for your career.

Live Q&A – Ask the Experts
Bring your questions to the panel for real-time advice from professionals with decades of experience across industry and academia.

Emerging Trends Explained
From sustainable design and energy monitoring to AI integration and hybrid fuel systems—discover what’s coming in 2026 and beyond.

Actionable Career Advice
Learn how to upskill, re-skill, and stay relevant as new technologies and practices transform the engineering sector.

Networking & Knowledge Sharing
Meet and connect with peers, industry leaders, and educators passionate about shaping the future of UK engineering.

What You’ll Gain:

• A clear understanding of the skills engineers need to thrive in 2026 and beyond.
• Insider views on how the UK engineering sector is adapting to global tech trends.
• Practical steps to strengthen your career or curriculum in response to industry shifts.
• New professional connections and ideas to support your growth.

Who Should Attend?

• Engineering professionals in all fields of engineering.
• Employers interested in workforce development and future skill needs.
• Lecturers, researchers, and academic leaders in engineering.
• Students and recent graduates keen to explore the role of AI in their future careers.
  
  Reserve Your Place Today

Places are limited – don’t miss your chance to gain practical AI skills, connect with leading engineers, and be part of the future of engineering. If you have any questions, please contact Carolina at: carolina.paiva@ect.ac.uk

About the Engineering College of Technology (ECT)

ECT is a UK-registered higher education provider affiliated with the Australian-based Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT). We offer industry-relevant engineering qualifications powered by interactive online platforms, remote labs, and expert instructors from around the world. Learn more about ECT.

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