The Lincolnshire Iron and Steel Institute (LISI) was founded in 1918, drawing members from most of the companies involved in iron and steelmaking in Northern Lincolnshire. The purpose was to create a forum within which technical information about developments in the manufacturing process could be shared amongst members. The scope has subsequently been broadened to encompass anything from the industry, or the disciplines involved in it. That has meant members have been able to listen to presentations on topics as diverse as engineering on Concorde and vintage motorcycles, building football stadia and the Eden Project, and design of yachts, aircraft and a boat to contend for the world water speed record.