David Stringer-Lamarre, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors City of London, was pleased to have been invited to this event on the banks of the River Thames in the City.

The occasion brought together people to discuss how science might be further embedded in the consciousness of the UK and be seen as more intergral to society rather that perhaps distinct.

Image Dr Helen Sharman (first UK astronaut) and David Stringer-Lamarre