This is where you can find out about the activities and events in the Greater London Region.
The GLR's activities are co-ordinated by the main GLR Committee, a Central Events Sub-Committee, four Area Sub-Committees (North East, North West, South East and South West) and the Young Members Panel.
The GLR's strategic goals are:
1. Implement the IMechE Regional Strategy Board (RSB) Mission, as far as practicable, and address identified Regional needs.
2. Provide a balanced programme of high quality events for the advancement of mechanical engineering and to facilitate Continuing Professional Development.
3. Establish services for the support of members, promote greater involvement by members in regional and national events and actively seek new members.
4. Raise the profile of the Institution within regional and local government, industry, education and the wider community.
5. Manage allocated funds efficiently and effectively.
6. Represent the Institution locally to regional and local government, the media, the public, industry and education.
7. Co-operate and organise events with other Institutions and public bodies when this will be beneficial to the Institution, to members, engineering generally and society.
8. Encourage participation in local schools liaison and careers advice and associated joint activities with other societies.
If you are an IMechE member and are at all able to help the region in any way please contact Esfandiar Khaleghi (GLR Chairman). He and the 30 strong committee of volunteers welcome all of the support, no matter how small, that you are able to offer.
Looking ahead, all events to be held in the Region will be published on this ‘Near You’ website so please keep checking!
Esfandiar Khaleghi
GLR Chairman
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
15 April 2026 18:00 to 20:00
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) - London
The Greater London Region Committee is made up of members from across four local areas, the Central Events team, and the Young Members Panel. We work collaboratively to deliver a dynamic programme of lectures, panels, competitions, STEM outreach, and networking events across the capital. Come along and help shape the future of mechanical engineering in Greater London.
Industry: Other Industries / Sectors
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Event Type: Technical lecture
15 April 2026 18:00 to 19:00
RSSB Offices - London
An in depth look at the versatility and technical capability of the UK’s most advanced traction unit including the outputs from recent trials on the WCML. Karl Watts and Andy Grundy will take you through the Stadler Class 93 locomotive, including a look at recent trials on the West Coast Main Line.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
23 April 2026 18:30 to 21:00
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) - London
The time when we review what the Panel has achieved in the past months and discuss what we are going to do next. - Have you got ideas? - Would you like to volunteer? - Do you simply want to understand more what we do and how to help? Young member vacancies are aimed at student and young professional engineers. All the roles are voluntary, there is no fixed level of commitment and further details for specific roles can be provided by the vacancy contact.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
20 May 2026 18:00 to 20:00
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) - London
The Greater London Region Committee is made up of members from across four local areas, the Central Events team, and the Young Members Panel. We work collaboratively to deliver a dynamic programme of lectures, panels, competitions, STEM outreach, and networking events across the capital. Come along and help shape the future of mechanical engineering in Greater London.
Industry: Other Industries / Sectors
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Event Type: Professional development event
15 June 2026 10:00 to 13:00
Webinar
For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered or Incorporated member, we are offering free online events and support.
This workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.
Industry: Cross-sector