Aim
The Manufacturing Technical Network facilitates sharing and understanding of technical information and knowledge associated with Manufacturing for the benefit of IET members and the wider community. All of our events are open to the public and most are free of charge.
Young Professionals & Early Career Competition 2026
Now Open for Abstract and Slide Submissions
The Manufacturing Technical Network invites students and early-career engineers to enter the 2026 'Rethinking Manufacturing: Critical Actions for a Net-Zero Future' Competition for a chance to win a cash prize and present your work.
Theme:
Global warming is approaching critical thresholds with 2025 being the hottest year on record in the uk.
To keep global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees, the world needs to achieve net zero by 2050.
What critical action must your sector of manufacturing take to contribute to achieving net zero?
What are the barriers preventing the manufacturing sector from achieving a radical leap in energy productivity and how can these be overcome?
Submissions from a range of view points will be accepted, from technical challenges (e.g. energy recapture) to business adoption barriers (e.g. legacy system incompatibilities)
What to Submit:
- A 500-word abstract outlining your presentation’s scope and aims
- A 3-slide PowerPoint covering your aims, objectives, and overview
See our Terms and conditions for entry.
Deadline for submissions is 5pm (BST) on 30th June 2026
Events
Visit the Technical Network Hub for all our on-demand webinars and to see what is coming up.
Looking forward
On Demand Recordings
You can find some of our past events to view in your own time on our Hub page
Our latest recording for:
AI, Ethics and Manufacturing is available to view.
Recent Discussions
Future of Manufactuing - join the discussion that manufacturing is no longer the primary path to widespread job creation or economic growth. That said, it strongly emphasises the continued importance of technical and professional skills in revitalising the sector, as well as the need for international collaboration across supply chains.
Blogs
The Future of Lean: From Factory Floor to Digital Sustainability, November 2025
From STEM Student to Strategic Leader: Shaping a Career in Manufacturing, October 2025
The Power of Volunteering in the Manufacturing Technical Network,
Reshaping Manufacturing in Process Industries Insights
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Dr Whisper Maisiri |
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Could this be you? Email Manufacturing-TPN@ietvolunteer.org |
Other links which may be of interest
Contact us: Manufacturing-TPN@ietvolunteer.org
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