On Thursday 15th April, Simon Buckley Synthotech's Lead Technical Engineer presented a paper entitled "A vision for the future" at the 9th National final of the IGEM's Young Persons Paper Competition at IGEM House Kegworth. In total there were 8 presentations from the industry, all of an incredibly high standard.

Simon presented on the benefits of the Pan and Tilt camera for surveying 12" to 24" mains under 'live gas conditions'. Simon spoke with great panache and clarity and Mark Tindley (Managing Director) of Syntotech commented "Simon was a credit to Synthotech and the Gas Industry, and presented a highly interesting and informative paper with confidence and maturity. We are very proud of him".