EIC has launched a new member event programme for the rest of 2022 mixing online and face-to-face events.

Following feedback from members, the new programme has been designed with the primary focus to add value – ensuring the curated programme of online events provide tangible insights and take-aways, and in-person events and awards create opportunities for collaboration, networking and industry celebration.

Most events are free-to-attend for those working for EIC and ACE members and attendees will benefit from knowledgeable panellists speaking on some of the key topics consultancies face today such as delivering society’s ambitions around Net Zero and Levelling Up, as well as procurement, inclusivity and skills issues.

Our webinars are split in two. In conversation with... is a new series curated by our policy team bringing together members with a key industry stakeholder. Meanwhile, our Insight webinars provide attendees with the support and information they need to do business.

These are supplemented by a number of in-person and online roundtable events, many of which we will hold in-person. Finally, we will hold an in-person parliamentary reception in July, and as in previous years EIC will support the ACE awards ceremony in London in November – the first major in-person events in over two years.

Commenting on the launch, EIC CEO Stephen Marcos Jones said: “Following two challenging years owing to the pandemic, we’re delighted to launch our new events programme to help members seize and create the business opportunities that will help drive our recovery.”

“In response to member feedback, we’ve also made sure to include in-person networking opportunities. Whether online or face-to-face, our specially curated events have been designed to provide your business with the support it needs to ensure you keep on top of the major issues facing our industry.”

“Best of all, these events are open to anyone working for an EIC or ACE member, so please do share with colleagues. I look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon.”

Browse all EIC events here. We will soon be opening registration to all events below.

May:

Wednesday 18 May – The future of client-led R&D
Chaired by Ian Parker (ACE) who welcomes Jenny Tragner and Gareth Randle of affiliate ForrestBrown to discuss recent changes to R&D tax credits. 

Monday 23 May – Recruitment Roundtable
Chaired by Stephanie Woolley (Curtins), the online roundtable welcomes Adrian McDonagh of recruitment experts Hireful to explore improving the candidate experience. 

July:

Wednesday 13 July – Building Inclusivity roundtable (LGBTQ+)
The first roundtable in our Building Inclusivity series of three will explore the challenges and solutions to creating more inclusive workplaces and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Book your place now.

Wednesday 19 July – Post-pandemic: Delivering the resilient communities of tomorrow
Webinar to coincide with the launch of new EIC analysis exploring how we can deliver resilient communities able to withstand the impacts of pandemics.

Thursday 21 July – EIC Parliamentary reception: Green Recovery
EIC’s reception takes place in the Houses of Parliament and will explore green recovery with Rebecca Pow MP, Minister for Nature Recovery and the Domestic Environment. Book your place now.

September:

Wednesday 7 September – Building Inclusivity roundtable (Neurodiversity)
This second roundtable in our Building Inclusivity series of three will explore the challenges and solutions to creating more inclusive workplaces and supporting neurodivergent communities (autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia, bipolarity). Book your place now.

Wednesday 14 September – BS 99001: Quality management for the built environment
A webinar exploring the introduction of a new quality management standard for the built environment, with a panel of experts including the British Standards Institute (BSI).

Wednesday 21 September – Report launch: Smart City Procurement
A new report exploring procurement from EIC’s Sustainable Smart Cities workstream.

Wednesday 28 September – In conversation with... TBA
EIC welcomes a key industry or government stakeholder.

October:

Wednesday 5 October – And breathe…Improving indoor air quality
EIC webinar exploring indoor air quality post-pandemic.

Thursday 6 October – Building Inclusivity roundtable (Ethnic Minorities)
The final roundtable in our Building Inclusivity series explores the barriers and solutions to creating more inclusive workplaces and supporting Ethnic Minority communities. Book your place now.

Tuesday 11 October – In conversation with... TBA
Chaired by Sarah Prichard (EIC Net Zero group) who will welcome a TBA expert from a stakeholder to discuss levelling up.

Wednesday 12 October – Inclusivity member guide launch
We launch our guide for members to help them build a more inclusive workplace at an in-person event in London.

November:  

Thursday 3 November – Consultancy & Engineering Awards
ACE’s prestigious awards event returns as an in-person ceremony in 2022! Hosted at a central London venue, the awards will celebrate the best people, projects and businesses, including Net Zero project of the year. Find out more >>.

Wednesday 16 November – In conversation with...
EIC welcomes a key industry or government stakeholder.

In addition to the webinars and events outlined above, we hope to soon share details of a new series of exclusive “meet the client” events, designed to bring members closer to clients.

Please note that all events are subject to changes, especially in-light of the pandemic.