Nominations have now closed.

If multiple valid nominations are received for any of the vacant positions, then a ballot of all eligible members will need to take place. Candidates for election will be announced on 23 April 2025.

Congress exists to bring the voice of the membership in its role as an advisory body to the Board of Trustees. It consists of two electoral colleges; one that represents members geographically worldwide (Geographical College) and one that reflects membership grades from Student to Fellow (Membership College).

The term in office for all Congress members is three years, renewable to a maximum of six consecutive years, after which there shall be at least a two-year gap before a further term can be served.

Roles open

Nominations have now closed for the following positions:

Geographical College

• All Ireland
• Americas
• Australia
• Malaysia
• Middle East
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Rest of the World
• UK East & Midlands
• UK North East (2 seats)
• UK North West & North Wales
• UK Scotland (2 seats)
• UK South West

Membership College

• Chartered (3 seats)
• Associate (2 seats)
• Affiliate
• Student
• Academic

Timescales

Nominations opened on 11 February 2025 at 14:00 GMT and closed on 4 March 2025 at 09:30 GMT.

If multiple valid nominations are received for any of the vacant positions, then a ballot of all eligible members will commence in April. Successful candidates will take up their positions with effect from the end of IChemE’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 10 June 2025.