1. What is a Technical and Professional Network (TPN)?
2. What do TPNs offer?
3. What are the products and services?
4. What are the benefits of joining a TPN?
5. Why has the IET set them up?
6. Who can join a TPN?
7. How many can I join?
8. How do I join?
9. Who do I contact for more information?

1. What is a Technical and Professional Network?

An identifiable, worldwide group of experts and professionals with common technical and professional needs and/or interests

There are 35 Technical and Professional Networks spanning engineering and technology fields

2. What do TPNs offer?

• the virtual communities of choice for knowledge sharing, learning resources and professional interaction at a global level
• communities driven by world leaders in each field
• products and services that meet the community's needs
  

3. What are the products and services?

• physical events held in the most appropriate location
• virtual events broadcast via the web
• tailored industry and technology news
• library of technical articles
• directory of selected web resources
• database of training and events
• surveys and polls relating to your industry
• online networking with your community
• latest IET engineering magazines
• discussion forums
• contacts database
• customised email newsletter
  

4. The benefits of joining a TPN

• be abreast of all developments in a specific area
• have the opportunity to network, gain first-hand insights and meet leaders in the field
• gain the tools and knowledge that will aid professional growth
• have a say and the opportunity to shape a particular community
  

5. Why has the IET set them up?

Always at the forefront of technology and innovation, the IET has always played a part in bringing engineering and technology experts together to benefit from shared knowledge. Technical and Professional Networks provide a home for engineering and technology professionals to share in and contribute to the latest knowledge, keep up-to-date with innovation and new techniques, network with market leaders and be in a position to shape the industry for tomorrow.

6. Who can join a TPN?

The TPNs are free and open to all engineering and technology professionals.

7. How many can I join?

As many as you like!

8. How do I join?

Firstly you must register on the IET website.  If you have previously registered on the site, you do not need to re-register to join a TPN: just visit this page.

Further guidance on registration.

9. Who do I contact for more information?

See the TPN Contacts page.