b'22 Member News July 2023VolunteersHybrid conference format gets the thumbs up all roundA warm welcome from EdThe new hybrid format adopted IET Chief Executive and Secretary Ed Almond delivered the welcome for the annual IET Registrationspeech during his first week at the helm. It included a heartfelt thankand Standards (R&S) Conferenceyou to all attendees. in January was hugely successful. The event attracted an audience of 440 volunteers from around the world.This years conference felt really special. Perhaps it was because of the strong turnout? Or was it the new hybrid format? We had 280 volunteers in the Kelvin Theatre at our Savoy Place head office in London and a further 160 taking part in the live-streamed event on YouTube. Maybe it was because this was the first opportunity in three years for the volunteers and staff whoIET Chief Executive and Secretary Ed Almondsupport Professional Registration and Fellowship processes to get together? I know I speak on behalf of all IET members, colleagues and Whatever the reason, the event was a truly joyous and positive occasion, as youll see from theother stakeholders when I say that your dedication and selection of feedback we have included. hard work are greatly appreciated.Without you, we would not be able to operate, carry out our activities or support our members in the way that we Strong appreciationdo. From advising potential applicants for professional of volunteers registration to conducting professional review interviews and assessing fellowship applicants, you play a vital role that does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.The CEO explainedYou are helping us to deliver the IET vision, while also his background inspiring others and supporting them to enhance both their career and their personal development.Learn more about our volunteers at theiet.org/meet-our-volunteers'