Since I last wrote about what the IET Media Technical Network would be doing during 2020, a lot of things have changed.The Corona VIrus / Covid-19 has swept the world and engineers the world over have been scrambling to help the medical profession fight back and help people recover. We can all help in this and I implore you to visit the IET web-page for Covid-19 at https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/covid-19/ and see if you can get involved in any way that you can.


Obviously this has changed what the Executive had been planning for 2020 and we are examining how we can continue to achieve our bit when it comes to Media education and knowledge transfer, including the running of our flagship event, the John Logie Baird Lecture which was planned to take place in May 2020 at Savoy Place. Savoy Place, just like many other venues is closed as we all practice social distancing and even isolation to protect everyone. We are considering the options for this event now including online delivery, as well as the other events that we were looking to deliver in April, May and June and likely beyond.


When we have determined how we will continue with our events, we will let you know here.


Be safe.


Ian Nock

Chair, IET Media