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Events at IET London Savoy Place: 79 events this week (14 Sept to 18 Sept)
Find talks, lectures and live events at IET London Savoy Place on the Embankment. From engineering debates to public lectures. Updated daily.
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JBS Haldane Lecture 2026: Genetic discoveries illuminating justice
Next Gen: Creative Employment Panel Talk
London Fortean Society talks
Online course | Japanese photography reconsidered: Women in focus
Book Salon with Fiona McKenzie Johnston
Online Course: Starting an Archive (2026)
Talk: Design Practice and Motherhood
Pints of Knowledge: Dark Matter
Pints of Knowledge: How to Flirt Offline
Combat Casualties: What Should We Do When the Fighting is Over?
Churchill’s Wife: Clementine and Her Extraordinary Unsung Role
Man to Man
Lights Up and Audio Described Tours of The Coming of Age
Reporting From the Front Lines, with Lyse Doucet
See NEW Next Tuesday
The History of Protest & Women: Power, liberation & movements.
Community Night
America at 250 Study Day
Evolution of the Justice System - Londoners as Lawyers, Judges & Jury
Is the HIV Pandemic Over?
An Evening with Ravi Bopara
Susie Cave in conversation with Bella Freud
An Evening With Mr Talking Pictures TV
Novella Book Club
Backstage Tour
Young’s brewer’s Shire Horses will be outside the Phene Pub this afternoon
Sense and Sensibility: Cast & Creators in Conversation
Frame Rush 2026 (Graduate Programme: 3pm, International Programme: 7pm)
Breaking not Broken
ANOTR
Breaking not Broken | Timothy Goode
Auld Sanguine: A Vampire the Masquerade mini-chronicle
Pints of Knowledge: The Science (and Games) of Collective Intelligence
Grounding Practice: Please See My Comments Below wih Sean Burns
The Wedding Present / Acoustic Set + Q&A / David Lewis Gedge (14+)
Turning the Tide
BBC TV 90 at Ally Pally
Immuno-cautious Openings of the 'Audrey Amiss' and 'Rudy Loewe' exhibitions
Blue Plaques Talk Back
Chelsea Arts Festival: Blue Plaques Talk Back
Paint, Powder and Politics: Hair in the Georgian Age
Nurse Catherine Pine Talk
Poetry Night at The Oystercatcher
Transition to Secondary Workshop
Tales at the Tavern
DEEPER INTO MOVIES: LANA DEL RAY LUST FOR LIFE BOOK LAUNCH
IET London: Savoy Place sits right on the Victoria Embankment, a short walk from Waterloo Bridge, with the Thames on one side and the Strand on the other. It is the headquarters of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, but you do not need to be an engineer to find something worth attending here. The venue runs a steady programme of public talks, panel discussions, and lectures that cover technology, science, policy, and the kind of future-facing questions that are genuinely hard to think through alone.
The building itself is worth knowing about. It was rebuilt and reopened in 2018 after a major renovation, and the interior is thoughtfully designed for events of all sizes, from large auditorium lectures to smaller seminar rooms. The Kelvin Room and the Turing Room each carry the names of figures who changed how we understand the world, which gives even a routine evening talk a certain weight. The roof terrace has views across the river that are hard to beat in central London.
Most events here lean toward the intellectual end of the spectrum. You will find debates about AI, climate engineering, infrastructure, and the ethics of emerging technology. There are also networking evenings, award ceremonies, and occasional exhibitions. If you follow any area of science or technology with genuine curiosity, this venue tends to surface conversations you cannot easily have elsewhere in the city. Speakers range from academics and researchers to senior practitioners and policymakers.
Location-wise, Savoy Place puts you in one of London's most historically dense pockets. Temple and Embankment tube stations are both within a few minutes on foot. After an event you are well-placed for a drink along the Strand or down toward Waterloo. The area is calm in the evenings compared to the West End, which makes the whole experience feel a bit less rushed. It is the kind of place where the conversation often continues outside on the pavement long after the formal programme ends.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of events happen at IET London Savoy Place?
Savoy Place hosts public lectures, panel discussions, conferences, networking evenings, award ceremonies, and occasional exhibitions. The focus is broadly technology, science, engineering, and policy, though many events are open to anyone with an interest rather than requiring specialist knowledge.
Do you need to be an IET member to attend events at Savoy Place?
Not always. Many talks and public lectures are open to non-members, sometimes for free or at a reduced rate. Some events are member-only or prioritise members for early booking. It is worth checking each event individually rather than assuming membership is required.
Where is IET London Savoy Place and how do I get there?
Savoy Place is on the Victoria Embankment in central London, between the Strand and the Thames. The nearest tube stations are Embankment and Temple, both a few minutes walk. Charing Cross rail station is also close by.
Are IET Savoy Place events free?
Some are free, particularly public lectures and certain open evenings. Others carry a ticket price, especially conferences and externally organised events. Pricing varies considerably by event type, so check the listing directly for the event you are interested in.
Can you hire IET London Savoy Place for private events?
Yes. The venue is available for private hire including conferences, product launches, and corporate evenings. But if you are looking to attend a public event rather than book the space, the public programme is the place to start.
How many events at iet london savoy place are listed right now?
There are 79 events listed on this page right now. It updates daily.