Tomorrow's Engineers Live 2026 speakers

Hilary joined EngineeringUK as Chief Executive in January 2019 and leads the organisation in its mission to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology careers. EngineeringUK leads collaborative work across hundreds of organisations to improve the impact of engineering and tech engagement for young people - with the aim of ensuring that the UK has the workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive, to improve sustainability and to achieve net zero.

Becca has more than 10 years’ experience researching education, skills, employment, and diversity. She leads EngineeringUK’s work establishing the current and future workforce and skills needs and how to address them, STEM educational pathways, and understanding the opinions and experiences of young people’s engagement with STEM subjects and activities. Before joining EngineeringUK, Becca worked in a range of research and policy roles at the Federation of Small Businesses, the Learning and Work Institute, Kantar Public, and YouGov.

After a varied career in arts administration, fundraising and EdTech he joined EngineeringUK 6 years ago and has been responsible for the development of Neon, a website for teachers which brings together quality assured enrichment activities for teachers.

Rebecca’s career in learning and career development industries spans a range of sectors most recently education as Head of Careers. She has been in her current role at EngineeringUK since 2022, where she develops careers messaging and resources, to inspire young people from all backgrounds to choose a career in engineering and technology.