Hinton Lecture 2017

Overview

Join Vincent de Rivaz CBE FREng, former Chief Executive Officer of EDF Energy, as he reflects on a career spanning four decades at the forefront of the energy sector.

Vincent blazed the trail for the UK’s new nuclear programme during his 16 years as CEO of EDF Energy, which included the acquisition of UK nuclear fleet and the development of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in Somerset. His talk will explore the changing face of the UK’s energy market and what’s next for the industry, such as how we can embrace a lower carbon future and encourage the next generation of engineers.

The Academy’s flagship lecture will take place at its premises in London.

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Ticket costs
Lecture and drinks reception £12.00
Lecture and dinner £66.00 (prices include VAT)

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Day 1

18:00 - Registration and refreshments

18:30 - Welcome

Professor Dame Ann Dowling OM DBE FREng FRS, President, Royal Academy of Engineering

18:35 - Lecture begins

Vincent de Rivaz CBE FREng, former Chief Executive Officer, EDF Energy

19:05 - Q&A

19:35 - Chair closes the lecture

19:40 - Drinks reception

20:05 - Dinner (for pre-paid guests only)

20:20 - Drinks reception closes

21:50 - Dinner closes

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