Across the Region, we have a varied programme of events, closely aligned with the IMechE’s five key themes of Energy, Environment, Transport, Education and Manufacturing
The programme includes visits and activities to assist your professional development, to add to your learned knowledge, and to provide inspiration for a new generation of younger people to become engineers.
Our Young Members continue to take the lead in prestigious events in the Region including GreenPower which gives school pupils an opportunity to build and race an electric vehicle.
If you have a little time to spare and are interested in joining any of the active Committees, please also get in touch. We need enthusiastic volunteers. It can be very interesting work, good for developing your skills and also provides some great networking opportunities.
We are well supported by our Membership Development Manager, Adam Jarvie, who provides various ‘Routes To Professional Registration’ workshops as well as developing Company-Based Registration schemes, to make transition to full membership of the Institution as straightforward as possible. Please contact Adam directly if you want to find out more – either as an individual, or on behalf of your Company
If you want to find out what’s happening where you live or work, then please contact the North Eastern Region committee, the Tyne & Wear or the Teesside Area committee’s – you will be most welcome!
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Event Type: Talk or debate
15 September 2026 12:00 to 13:00
Webinar
As renewable energy continues to expand, maintaining a stable and reliable electricity supply becomes increasingly challenging due to the variable nature of these sources. Energy storage is a key solution to this challenge. This webinar introduces compressed air energy storage (CAES), a technology capable of storing electricity for extended periods, outlining the basic principles of CAES, system components and recent developments supporting renewable integration and long-duration energy storage
Industry: Process Industries
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Event Type: Competition event
16 September 2026 18:00 to 21:30
Blackfriers Restaurant - Newcastle upon Tyne
Speak Out for Engineering is a competition is organised and run annually by the Young Members of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The competition was originally established in 1964 to challenge young engineers to prove that they could ‘communicate effectively’.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Seminar
22 September 2026 09:15 to 16:30
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) - London
Featuring users, designers and trouble-shooters, who will show how smart choices in silos and dischargers can maximise plant performance for powders, granules, biomass and other bulk materials. Attendees will learn how to avoid flow issues, prevent failures, enhance safety and ensure reliable feed. Expert insight and industrial case studies will equip attendees with the know‑how to avoid costly mistakes and make sure they invest in systems that deliver reliable, predictable flow.
Industry: Process Industries
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Event Type: Talk or debate
24 September 2026 12:00 to 13:00
Webinar
Gas turbine performance depends heavily on effective lubrication. This webinar explores the lubrication system in gas turbines, highlighting its impact on reliability, efficiency, and overall equipment lifespan. We’ll cover lubricant selection, system design, and common failure points, supported by practical insights and industry case studies. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to identify risks early and improve lubrication practices to enhance turbine performance.
Industry: Process Industries
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Event Type: Technical visit
29 September 2026 18:00 to 21:00
YASKAWA UK Ltd HQ, - Washington
This visit will encompass a technical presentation on YASKAWA robotics and applications, followed by a tour of the facilities and demonstration of robotic equipment (welding and material handling).
This event has been organised in collaboration with The Welding Institute.
Industry: Machine systems informatics & control