b'8 Member News July 2020IET updatesTrust in a digital worldThe nature of trust is going through an evolution as it becomes inherently tied to technology and our increasingly digital lives. The consequences are both wonderful and fearful. On 24 March 2020, our digital sector hosted a live webinar with over 100 attendees, bringing together experts from industry, Government and academia to begin the conversation on digital trust. Professor Lord (Alec) BroersChris Gill and Chris Chambers kicked off the event by welcomingdiscussed the importance of the speakers and attendees. establishing trust and defining This event has been created to help parliamentarians to understand the With the absence of Daniellethe issues and dimensions ofmodern world of communications and to liaise with experts from the IET.George, IET Deputy President,fake news. Gavin Young looked Professor Lord (Alec) BroersSimon Edwards, Director ofat improving supply chain trust Governance and Externalthrough network infrastructureOver 130 delegates joinedIET President and Chief Engagement at the IET, setvirtualisation, a more resilientthe webinar and 730 watchedScientific Adviser at the the tone of the event andapproach to building networks.on demand. These includedDepartment for International established the importanceSylvia Lu introduced trust byParliamentarians, such as IETTrade, Mike Short and Lord of having this digital trustdesign for the Internet of ThingsFellow and Shadow Minister,Clement-JonesAI APPG discussion.(IoT), proposing a solution basedChi Onwurah MP and formerCo-Chair.The webinar focused on threeon SIM card technology, one main areas: how we trust data,that already has our trust, andTo find out more about our speakers, read the full article improving the supply chain andto extend this to IoT devices,online at: theiet.org/trust-in-a-digital-world and register to trust by design for the Internetdelivering scalable trust based watch the event on demand. Get involved in the conversation of Things (IoT).on cellular connectivity.on digital trust.Council updateAuthored by Council Members Dr Ejay Nsugbe CEng MIET and Faye Banks CEng FIET.This most recent Council meeting, held on 19 March 2020,more in-depth perspective. Its clear took place over videoconference due to the closure of Savoyfrom both the survey and the outputs Place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This Sessionsof the Council World Caf that we must discussion from the World Caf breakout session was basedrespond both visibly and effectively.around how we can continue to deliver value to our members,For the Main Boards updates, Dr Simon Harrison, Chair of the Knowledge specifically around keeping them up-to-date, and continuing toServices and Solutions Board, spoke provide support from early career to retirement.about business performances and KPIs, Ms Michelle Richmond (on Oliver Kelly, Research Manager at the IET,Being part of a respected professionalbehalf of Professor Phil Blythe) from introduced a paper on the results of thebody, Professional recognition andthe Membership and Professional most recent Member Survey, which youstatus and Access to up-to-dateDevelopment Board, drew attention to can read more about on page 9.knowledge, research and resources.strategy input and a potential Junior Every two years, we survey our membersThese points also arose spontaneouslyClub, while Ms Dawn Ohlson, Chair on their satisfaction with our services,from the World Caf, showing howof the Volunteer Engagement Board, products, support and much more. TheCouncil offers a representative view ofprovided feedback from the Young 2019 survey highlighted the top threeour members thinking; the discussionsProfessionals Volunteer Conference most important aspects of membership:went beyond these points, showing aheld in Bangalore in February 2020.'