Annual Lecture 20 March 2026 

The KCLEA Spring event is a Prestige Lecture for KCLEA members and a wider community

 – showing the Role of Kings Engineering and its Alumni in making a better world.

Almost a Lifetime Leading Changes across Engineering 

Jo Streeten (née James) will reflect on how studying engineering at King's College London provided the foundation for a 40-year career shaped by continuous change and opportunity.

She started her career as a project engineer at the BBC, where she witnessed—and helped deliver—major transformations in broadcasting, 
including the launch of new channels and the transition to widescreen and digital technologies. 
Recognising that change creates opportunity, she moved into the management of complex property and construction programmes, including the BBC's headquarters and disposal of Bush House, broadening her impact beyond traditional engineering roles.

In the second half of her career, after joining the global infrastructure consultancy AECOM she grew its built environment business of which she is now t
he Europe and India managing director. It has delivered notable projects such as London 2012 Olympic park and has been keenly focussed on introducing the changes needed to create a more sustainable built environment.

During this period, she has also seen the engineering profession itself evolve, with women gaining a stronger voice in shaping the places and systems 
we all use.

Looking ahead, she will consider the next major wave of transformation already underway: Artificial Intelligence. AI presents both significant challenges and extraordinary opportunities for future engineers. It will fundamentally change how we design, build, and operate infrastructure, requiring new skills, ethical frameworks, and ways of thinking.

Just as digital transformation reshaped broadcasting and sustainability reshaped construction, AI will reshape engineering itself—and those who engage with it early will help define the next era of progress.

This Event is open to all interested in Engineering, International Project management, Infrastructure, Career paths,  
The Lecture and Reception are free to attend - but to help us with numbers please register

Before and After the lecture we have a opportunity to network and engage with the speaker over drink and ample refreshments – 

We look forward to an audience from all areas of the Engineering Industries or with Interest in the excellence of Kings College London. 

 Please Register in good time  

Alumni will need you Alumni Number found in Alumni office emails - Others will register without the number

Joanna Streeten is the Managing Director of the global infrastructure company AECOM Buildings and Places business for Europe and India which comprises AECOM's design and project and cost management capabilities. 
She has responsibility for the delivery of the major portfolio of buildings and masterplans it delivers over the region.

Jo graduated in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from King's College London and is a chartered engineer and qualified project manager.
She has over 35 years of project delivery experience in engineering and construction. She has held senior positions in both client companies and professional consultancy firms.
Jo is former board member of the Association for Consultancy in Engineering and is currently a Trustee of the Royal Ballet and Opera.

Friday 20 March 2026 Kings Building Strand campus 

5:45pm to 6:20pm Arrive and start meeting others over a Drink in the Council room 

6:25pm Move to the Nash Lecture Theatre 

6:30pm Welcome by Peter Weitzel President of KCLEA  

6:35pm Lecture by Jo Streeten

7:30pm Networking and Refreshments 

Event end 9pm

Please Register in good time  

You will need your Alumni number to be found in Alumni Office email

Please enter via the Strand building on the South side of the Pedestrianised Stra

And register at the desk under the TV screen – you will then be directed to the Council Room 

The lecture will be given in the Nash Theatre named after Prof Kevin Nash Professor of Civil Engineering from 1961 and Head of Department 1971
 until his sudden death at home on 24 April 1981 at the age of 59. 
He was a distinguished international expert in Soil Mechanics – and a Brillant teacher and student focussed Tutor.

Kings College Strand Campus  is served by a vast number of Buses From North, South, East and West.

 
Details of previous KCLEA Annual Lectures can be found here.

We hope to record this year lecture - but we are lacking Committee members to organise this - if you want to help KCLEA contact us.

You will need your Alumni number to be found in Alumni Office email