On 31 March 2006, the IEE and IIE formed a new organisation, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The Institution welcomes involvement from and communication between all sectors of science, engineering and technology.

Membership of the IET places you at the heart of a global community of more than 150,000 engineers and technologists, providing you with a passport to a powerful knowledge network, the opportunity to develop your own expertise and to share ideas with fellow professionals.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology reflects the interdisciplinary, global and inclusive nature of engineering. With a worldwide membership of more than 150,000, the Institution aims to lead in the advancement of engineering and technology by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas at a local and global level and promoting best practice, ensuring that its members are thoroughly equipped to meet the needs of today's rapidly changing technological world. Members work in a diverse range of technical backgrounds including IT, communications technology, electronics, power engineering, software, control, informatics and manufacturing and range from students to leading figures in industry, research and development and academia. The Institution has been formed by the Institution of Electrical Engineers and Institution of Incorporated Engineers.