The IES Charles Rudd Distinguished Public Lectures, named after the late Er. Charles Rudd, a Founder Member and Fellow of IES, was inaugurated in 2007. Since then, IES had been continuing his legacy to emulate his spirit of continuous professional development and active learning by organising annual lectures for prominent field experts to educate the engineering community and the public on various topics related to engineering. The Lecture serves as a platform to educate, engage and inspire, not only the engineering and scientific community, but also the general public and especially the young students, the future of the world.