The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) originated from United Kingdom but boasts an international reputation, with a significant number of members working as engineers in different continents. The international members and committees are divided into various regions of which The Malta Group of Profession Engineering Institutions (MGPEI), the official representative for IMechE, forms part of the European region.

Between 25th and 28th January 2024, Malta hosted the different European committees and were also greeted by an official visit from the President of the IMechE, Mr Giles Harthill CEng FIMechE.

The Chamber of Engineers had the honour to support the organisers of this visit, IMechE Malta representative and MGPEI Committee Member, Prof. Inġ. Duncan Camilleri CEng MIMechE and the IMechE European Chair Mr. Daniel Fantoni CEng MIMechE, to ensure a rewarding meeting between key stakeholders of the engineering profession within the European community and the local Engineering scenario.

The IMechE President and delegates visited the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Malta, delving into a discussion on the importance of IMechE degree accreditation and IMechE membership for students and graduates. The following day, a roundtable meeting was organised between the IMechE president, country chairs and key stakeholders of the engineering profession in Malta namely represenatives of the Ministry, the Opposition, Inġiniera Board, Chamber of Engineers, MGPEI, University of Malta, MCAST and Engineers Europe. The meeting gave insights on the history, work, and strategy of the different institutions with an open mind-set for possible future collaboration.

The visit in Malta wrapped up with the IMechE Speak Out For Engineering (SOfE) European Region Final with Yannic Lorenz (Germany) placing in 1st place, Biruk Demissie (Italy) finishing in 2nd place and Aiden Azzopardi (Malta) placing in 3rd place. The project presentations were all well prepared and delivered brilliantly.

The Chamber of Engineers would like to thank MGPEI and IMechE for bringing this delegation to Malta, further fostering and enhancing the local engineering profession on an global level.