The summer may be drawing to a close, but things have been anything but quiet behind the scenes at TechSoc! Your committee has been busy putting together an exciting programme of lectures, presentations and site visits for the 2026/27 season, with another year packed full of fascinating topics from across the world of transport, rail and engineering.
We’re delighted to announce that the new season gets underway on September 17th, with a presentation on the North Hyde Substation Review delivered by John Zammit-Haber, who will share insights on an incident that ultimately resulted in the closure of Heathrow Airport and raised a number of important questions around resilience, interfaces and the design of critical infrastructure.
And that’s just the beginning…
What to Expect
We’ve got an exciting range of presentations lined up throughout the year, showcasing projects, technologies and challenges from across the UK and internationally. Topics currently on the programme include:
- Woolwich Ferry developments
- Helsinki Metro signalling upgrade
- Insight into Systems Integration in Canada
- Four Lines Modernisation (4LM)
- …and plenty more to be announced!
As always, our programme aims to bring together practical experience, technical insight and lively discussion, covering the issues that are shaping the future of transport and railway engineering.
Whether you’re a long-standing TechSoc member, a regular attendee, or someone who has never joined us before, everyone is welcome. Lectures are available both in person and online, so there’s no excuse to miss out! Check out our website for the latest updates on upcoming talks, visits and more: https://techsoc.org.uk/
Membership and Sponsorship
If you enjoy the lectures and want to get even more from TechSoc, why not become a member?
For a one-off payment of just £30, you can join TechSoc for life. Membership gives you access to our lecture recordings, as well as eligibility to attend our very popular site visits - a great opportunity to get behind the scenes of some of the most interesting transport projects and facilities.
And if you’re an organisation interested in supporting the society, TechSoc is always keen to hear from potential sponsors. Sponsorship provides an opportunity to support the society’s programme while connecting with a community of engineers, professionals and enthusiasts across the sector. Please get in touch with the committee if you’d like to find out more.
See you Soon!
We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone back for another year of thought-provoking presentations, challenging questions, lively debate and, of course, good company.
So put September 17th in your diary, join us for the first lecture of the season, and help us get the 2026/27 programme off to a flying start!