The CEA is thrilled to announce that Paul Stein, CBE, CEO of Floral Energy, will deliver this year’s David Gunn Memorial Lecture. Paul’s lecture is essential viewing for leaders and stakeholders in the combustion, energy, and utility sectors seeking expert insight into the future of the UK energy system.

The evolving UK Energy System challenge – a balance of cost, environment, energy security and industrial strategy.

Paul is CEO and a co-founder of Floral Energy and has led a distinguished career in telecommunications, defence, aerospace, nuclear, and energy. He was formerly Chief Technology Officer of Rolls-Royce plc and later chaired its spin-out business Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors. He also served as Director General of Science & Technology in the UK Ministry of Defence.

An iconic setting, a stimulating lecture, fine dining, and good conversation make for a truly memorable day. The David Gunn Memorial Lecture & Luncheon has become a firm favourite among CEA members and supporters alike.

Places are limited, to reserve yours, complete the Booking Form and email to info@cea.org.uk or call our office on 01740 625538

Alexander David Chalmers Gunn

1912 – 2001

David Gunn was born in Cardiff on 20th of February 1912. He studied Engineering at Cardiff Tech and was awarded an External London degree of Bachelor of Science in 1933. This degree was to be followed 10 years later by a Master of Science in Gas Engineering, with Distinction, from the University of Leeds. One of his many friends said: “he wasn’t born in a house he was born in a boiler” for it was in this field that he made his career over so many years. I am told his wife once remarked, humorously, that had she been an industrial boiler he would have likely paid her more attention.

David was a respected member of the Combustion Engineering Association for many years. He died in 2001, and the Association decided to honour his memory by instigating the CEA David Gunn Memorial Lecture—the first of which was held in October 2001. The award of a special medal marked the occasion. The first recipient was John Mumford, Director of BP.