Calling all early-career engineers and students across Greater London! Entries are now open for the Speak Out for Engineering (SOFE) 2026 Regional Heats.

SOFE offers a high-visibility platform to refine your public speaking abilities, showcase your engineering passions to industry leaders, and boost your professional profile.

Key Benefits & Prizes

*  1st Place: £300 cash prize + progression to represent London at the National Final in Glasgow

* 2nd Place: £200 cash prize

* Professional Development: Receive structured feedback on your presentation skills from expert judges

The Format
Deliver a 20-minute presentation on any mechanical engineering topic—whether it's an academic project, work initiative, or technical passion—followed by a brief Q&A.

Event Details
 * Dates: Wednesday 26th August OR Wednesday 2nd September (18:00 – 21:00)

 * Location: Harry Ricardo Room, IMechE HQ, One Birdcage Walk, London

How to Register
Capacity is limited. To reserve your presentation slot, submit a brief synopsis of your topic by 12th August to:

 * Zaigham Qureshi (IMechE YMP GLR Chair): zaigham.qureshi@member.imeche.org

 * Isabel Dodd (IMechE YMP GLR Vice Chair): isabel.dodd@member.imeche.org