Overview

This extremely popular event is an ideal opportunity to network with colleagues involved in Scotland’s chemical and process industries and other local chemical engineers, entertain clients and reward key staff. The dinner also includes prizes for professional excellence awarded by the north of Scotland Member Group committee. This year’s awards will be particularly prestigious, with high-profile figures from the chemical engineering industry attending the dinner and presenting the awards.

The awards for this year are:

• The Chairperson’s Award
• Best Technical Presentation Award
• Young Chemical Engineer of the Year Award
• Diversity and Inclusion Award

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Nominations should be submitted no later than 17:00 on Monday 22 September 2025. 

The winners of each award will be decided by a subcommittee appointed by the North Scotland Member Group, and those shortlisted will be advised in advance of the Annual Awards Dinner.

Speakers

Paul de Leeuw, Director, Energy Transition Institute, Robert Gordon University

Paul is a senior industry leader and executive with over 36 years’ experience in the global energy sector. He has worked for a wide range of companies and organisations, including Shell, Marathon Oil, Amoco, BP, Venture Production and Centrica.

He is currently the Director of Robert Gordon University’s Energy Transition Institute, a Board member of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), a Board member of the International School in Aberdeen, a government and industry advisor and a Professor at Robert Gordon University.

Paul is also an experienced non-executive director, with over 25 years of involvement in public, private and voluntary sector organisations.

He is a regular contributor to net zero activities, climate change discussions and industry events and a media commentator on issues and developments in the international energy sector.

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the North Scotland Member Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

18:00–23:00 BST.

Price

Price includes VAT.

• IChemE Member: £75.00 (£65 early bird discount)
• Non-Member: £85.00 (£75 early bird discount)
• Student: £25.00