Wednesday, 25th September 2024 -- Through the Photographer's Lens - Justin Jin on Energy: Russian Gas, European Hydrogen and African Solar

Justin Jin, an internationally-renowned photographer and journalist, will take us behind the scenes into his prize-winning photographic work on energy impacting Europe. His visual presentation will span gas in Arctic Russia, green hydrogen in Europe, and solar energy in the Sahara.
Justin is a National Geographic photographer and writer – the magazine’s only current contributor with this dual distinction — and a Cambridge alumnus. His corporate work on green hydrogen, commissioned in Brussels by the hydrogen industry group, was referenced by the highest level of EU governance including Frans Timmermans, then Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Mark Rutte, former Dutch Prime Minister, and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, who opened an exhibition of his work.
Justin will give us a privileged tour of the why’s and how’s of his work, which focuses on digging out real personal stories that reflect universal concern. His presentation will show how the media, governmental institutions and corporations can use authentic storytelling to convey their messages. Justin’s other stories include Chinese tea culture (to be published in the National Geographic January 2025), Early Humans (National Geographic in February 2025), Plastics Waste Awareness (United Nations), and Champagne and Cognac (for Pernod Ricard).
The slideshow + talk will be held at the Cercle Royal Gaulois, rue de la Loi 5, 1000 Brussels, on Wednesday 25th September at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30 pm with drinks). The presentation will be followed by a walking dinner and informal discussions over drinks.

Dress code: smart business attire

Tickets should be purchased by Friday, 20th September.

Practical details

Doors will open at 6:30pm sharp with welcome drinks.

Members of the Cambridge Society (of Belgium, Luxembourg, Paris and The Netherlands) can purchase tickets for themselves and their partners at €55 per person. Young members of the Cambridge Societies (under 30) can purchase tickets at €45 per person.

Non-Members tickets are available at €60 per person.

Since places are limited, please register early to avoid disappointment. Tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.

Please confirm your attendance by registering here and making your payment to the Cambridge Society bank account (BE26 0689 0251 7329 in the name of "Cambridge Society of Belgium”) mentioning "Justin Jin event 2024", your name and that of your guests, if any, by midnight, Friday 20th September.

Your participation is confirmed once your payment has been received and accepted.

Please note that we will be unable to refund any cancellations made after the 20th September.