The Engineer of 2026: Skills for the Age of AI, Automation, and the Energy Transition
IEEE Young Engineers presentation followed by panel discussion
AI and automation and the energy transition are reshaping electrical engineering from the ground up. This panel cuts through the hype to give students a clear picture of what the industry actually needs from the next generation.
- Understanding how AI and automation are reshaping day-to-day engineering work; from design copilots to robotic manufacturing, and the skills you need to work alongside them
- Exploring where the biggest career opportunities lie as grid modernisation, renewable integration, and electrification at scale create surging demand for engineers
- Learning why the skills that set you apart aren't just technical; ethical judgment, continuous learning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration are all things automation can't replace
Thursday 21 May 11:55 - 12:40 Central Grid
Future Engineers
IEEE Young Engineers presentation followed by panel discussion
AI and automation and the energy transition are reshaping electrical engineering from the ground up. This panel cuts through the hype to give students a clear picture of what the industry actually needs from the next generation.
Central Grid Europe/London
Speakers
Chair, IEEE Young Professionals Germany
Project, Program & Portfolio Lead, TRUMPF | Pioneer net4tec
