Speak Out for Engineering

This year’s winner was Alice Millbank, representing the UK and Ireland, for her presentation: Edible microcarriers for lab-grown meat.

Alice impressed judges with her clear and engaging explanation of how engineering innovation could help support more sustainable food systems in the future.

Runner-up Alfred Juliant Susanto, representing South East Asia, was recognised for his presentation: Green asphalt: sustainable road construction using plastic waste.

Both finalists demonstrated not only strong technical understanding, but also the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts in an accessible and compelling way.

Why communication matters in engineering.

Engineering solutions only make an impact if people understand them.

Competitions like SOfE help engineers develop the confidence and communication skills needed to influence industry, policymakers and the public. From net zero and infrastructure to emerging technologies and sustainability, engineers are increasingly expected to explain technical challenges in ways that drive action and collaboration.

The Global Final brought together finalists from six regions, reflecting the Institution’s international reach and the breadth of engineering innovation happening around the world.