As much as I’d like to watch , I can’t in any shape or form have any dealing with cef  , I’ve had so many many problems with them , and refuse to give them any of my details so I’m not spammed by the local rep etc .

im genuinely surprised , I thought the iet was independent.

That's long gone.

I went to register, but gave up when the form was rejected if the check box next to "I understand and consent to the information provided on this form being processed by CEF for the purpose of promoting, delivering and improving my experience of CEF, and their products and services” was not selected!

Edited to add:

Whilst it is great that companies what to sponsor events like this, people should be allowed to opt-out of it being used as a sales lead gathering exercise.

I went to register, but gave up when the form was rejected if the check box next to "I understand and consent to the information provided on this form being processed by CEF for the purpose of promoting, delivering and improving my experience of CEF, and their products and services” was not selected!

Edited to add:

Whilst it is great that companies what to sponsor events like this, people should be allowed to opt-out of it being used as a sales lead gathering exercise.