South West (UK)
Becoming Chartered: Advance Your Professional Journey

- Date From 18th September 2025
- Date To 18th September 2025
- Price Free of charge.
- Location Copthorne Hotel, Armada Way, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1AR.
Overview
Start your day with insights and inspiration at this breakfast briefing hosted in collaboration by the Institution of Corrosion (ICorr) and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) - designed to support those working towards Chartered status.
This informal morning session is ideal for engineers and academics from corrosion, chemical, biochemical, and process engineering backgrounds. Enjoy a bacon butty or croissant while hearing from an experienced Chartered professional, learning about the application process, and networking with like-minded peers across both institutions.
Whether you're preparing your application, supporting others, or just beginning to explore your options – this event is for you.
Why attend?
- Understand the Chartered process for ICorr and IChemE
- Learn how to demonstrate your competence effectively
- Hear first-hand advice from a Chartered member
- Network over breakfast with peers
Who should attend?
- Engineers preparing for Chartered status
- Mentors supporting applicants across either institution
- Academics and engineers seeking professional recognition
- Anyone exploring their options for becoming Chartered
Why become Chartered?
- Gain internationally recognised professional status
- Use postnominals to highlight your expertise
- Enhance your career prospects and credibility
- Be part of a forward thinking, recognised engineering community
Start your day with purpose - get informed, supported, and connected — we look forward to welcoming you.
Visit Copthorne Hotel website to find out more about the event location.
Speakers
Sarah Bagnall, Materials Engineer, The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr)
Sarah is a materials engineer and Chartered Engineer at The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr). She specialises in failure analysis particularly for the petrochemical, process and power generation industries. With over 700 failure investigations conducted, Sarah has broad experience with a wide range of engineering components, metallic and non-metallic materials, and industries. She has extensive expertise in corrosion of a wide range of materials.
Meurig Lennon-Lloyd, Regional Engagement Manager, IChemE
As part of IChemE’s Regional Engagement Team, Meurig supports the chemical engineering community by connecting members, academia and industry. With over 25 years’ experience in membership organisations and charities, he is passionate about helping individuals make the most from their membership and creating opportunities to share expertise.
Time
07:30–09:00 BST.
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