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’.

The competition is open to any Affiliate, Associate or Young Member of the Institution who has been professionally registered for ten years or less. It is aimed at promoting the ability to communicate mechanical engineering subjects effectively.

The competition is in three stages, Regional, National and International with cash prizes at each stage.

For further information visit:     
Speak Out for Engineering Entrants - IMechE
or download this guide:         
  Competitor's Guidance Document.

The North East Regional Heat will be held at

Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XN between 18:00 and 21:30.

All eligible Members in the North East Region are invited to take part in the competition. Please e-mail Sam Williamson on

sam.williamson@member.imeche.org

for further details or download this form and send it to Sam:

Competitor’s Registration Form 2026

Or click this link:

SoFe September 2026 Registration Form – Fill out form