2026 SOE Seminar and Membership Open Day

The SOE seminar has been postponed. A new date for 2027 will be announced in due course. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you to the event next year.

 

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:

The SOE seminar has been postponed. A new date for 2027 will be announced in due course. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you to the event next year.

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

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!

Register your attendance

The SOE seminar has been postponed. A new date for 2027 will be announced in due course. Register your interest to be the first to know about 2027's new date.
Book your spot today!