Welcome to the South Eastern region.
These webpages contain information on the events and activities organised by Institution volunteers who live in Kent, Sussex and Surrey.
We run full programmes of events in these areas – for more information, click here. Events are organised by the Automobile and Railway divisions too.
If you’ve got a question about membership, professional registration or would like a presentation on the Institution at your workplace or university, contact mdm@imeche.org.
If you have an idea for an event or would like more information about volunteering to promote engineering in your area, just get in touch with one of the committee by contacting us.
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Event Type: Social event
04 July 2026 10:00 to 16:00
Aldhurst Farm, - Capel,
The Capel Military Show.
The show is set to be bigger, better and more action-packed than ever before with more of everything you love. Tanks, cars being crushed, big guns being fired, explosive battles being fought, a unique tug of war and a host of visiting aircraft including the *RAF Chinook.
Industry: Defence
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Event Type: Professional development event
18 August 2026 12:00 to 13:00
Webinar
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become a Fellow of the Institution, we are offering free online events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
08 September 2026 10:00 to 12:00
Burlington Hotel - Folkestone
A talk about the history of the Channel tunnel from the 18th and 19th Centuries to the present day by Bob Hart.
Industry: Construction & building services
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Event Type: Talk or debate
13 October 2026 10:00 to 12:00
Burlington Hotel - Folkestone
A talk on the development of mining in Southern Africa and the connection with East Kent.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
10 November 2026 10:00 to 12:00
Burlington Hotel - Folkestone
Details to follow
Industry: Cross-sector