SOE Seminar and Membership Open Day - Society of Operations Engineers

2026 SOE Seminar and Membership Open Day

Whether you’re an established engineer, early in your career or curious about what SOE can offer, this is an opportunity to develop your knowledge, meet the team and discover how membership can support your professional journey.

An afternoon of insight, learning and networking

Join the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) for a free seminar and membership open day in central London. Hear from expert speakers representing our sectors, gain valuable industry insights and connect with fellow professionals over food, drinks and networking.

Key details

Time: 2pm
Date: 4 November 2027
Location: SOE Head Office
22 Greencoat Place, London, SW1P 1PR

More speakers coming soon. Stay tuned.

Thinking about joining SOE?

SOE supports engineers and engineering professionals throughout their careers, helping them develop their skills, gain professional recognition and connect with a wider engineering community.

Our membership team will be on site throughout the open day to answer your questions, explain the different membership options and help you understand how SOE could support your career. Whether you’re interested in professional registration, CPD, networking or simply finding out where you fit within the Society, we’ll be happy to talk you through it.

You can also discuss the joining process and, if you’re ready, get help signing up.

Why attend?

Spend an afternoon gaining industry insights, building connections with the engineering community, and learn more about SOE.

Discover SOE membership

Find out how membership can support your career, professional recognition and development.

Develop your knowledge

Hear from expert speakers, explore new ideas and opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Expand your network

Connect with engineers, industry professionals and fellow members of the SOE community.

It's free to attend

Enjoy an afternoon and evening of learning and networking at our central London venue, at no cost.

Event Programme

2pm: Arrival and registration

Arrive at SOE Head Office, register with reception and meet the team.

2.15pm: Welcome from CEO

Hear from SOE Chief Executive Emma Thompson.

2.25pm: Environmental CPD Session

VERT Association CEO Dr Lauretta Rubino
‘AeroSolfd: Cutting Gasoline Particle Emissions with VERT’s GPF Retrofit Technology’

2.50pm: BES CPD Session

EEMUA Operations Director John Lilley
‘Applying AI in High Hazard Industries’

3.15pm: Tea and Coffee Break

Take a break, grab a refreshment and connect with fellow attendees.

3.25pm: IRTE CPD Session

Speaker to be announced shortly!

3:50pm: IPlantE CPD Session

Speaker to be announced shortly!

4:15pm: Discover SOE - Membership Workshop

Learn about membership benefits, professional registration and CPD, meet our membership team and get advice on joining SOE.

4:45-5.30pm: Food, Drinks and Networking

SOE's Professional Sectors

Our Sectors

IPlante Sector

The IPlantE Professional Sector represents professionals involved in the maintenance and operation of both fixed and mobile plant assets.

Environmental Sector

The Environmental Professional Sector is committed to supporting those working in environmental engineering and advancing related science and technologies.

BES Sector

The BES Professional Sector supports those who work as engineer surveyors in the insurance and inspection industry, a specialist role within operations engineering.

IRTE Sector

The IRTE Professional Sector supports HGV and PSV professionals and encourages high standards in maintenance of a sector crucial to employment and public safety.

Operations Sector

The Operations Professional Sector supports operations engineers who optimise the efficiency, safety and sustainability of industrial processes and infrastructure across various industries.

Meet Our Speakers

Dr Lauretta Rubino
VERT Association CEO
Lauretta will be presenting 'AeroSolfd: Cutting Gasoline Particle Emissions with VERT’s GPF Retrofit Technology.' Launched in 2022, the HORIZON Europe AeroSolfd project aims to advance clean urban mobility through affordable, sustainable retrofit solutions that reduce pollution from gasoline vehicles, brake emissions and semi-enclosed environments. Lauretta has over 20 years of international experience, and since September 2022, she has been CEO of the VERT Association in Switzerland and is the founder and CEO of NanoPureAir LR Consulting.
John Lilley
EEMUA Operations Director
John will be presenting 'Applying AI in high hazard industries', which will look at the challenges of applying artificial intelligence in high hazard industries. It will include sections on asset integrity, cyber security, governance, data and distributions, keeping context, as well as inspection and maintenance aspects. There will also be an update on EEMUA’s activities in this area. Since joining EEMUA in 2009, John’s work has spanned many of EEMUA’s activities including coordinating the Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control, and Online Analyser Technical Committees. He also manages EEMUA’s links with regulators.
Stay tuned
More speakers to be announced soon!

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Interested in attending the SOE Seminar and Membership Open Day? Register now! Limited places available.

Book your spot today!