On Tuesday 24th November, Rita W. Bologna is installed as the 13th Master Entrepreneur, alongside her Wardens Jat Wasu, Veronica Heaven, and John Burton. Baroness Usha Prashar CBE speaks on behalf of the guests. The evening also celebrates the Master's heritage and Hindu culture.

The Installation is the evening the new Master sets out her plans for the year, and one of the two occasions in the Company calendar where full ceremonial dress is still observed. Dinner is at the opulent Goldsmiths' Hall, one of the great livery halls and rarely open to a Company of our age.

Places are capped at 200. The Installation Dinner usually sells out.

The evening

It begins with the Installation Court at St Lawrence Jewry next Guildhall, where the formal ceremony takes place before the Company moves to Goldsmiths' Hall for a reception and three-course dinner. The new Master will speak to her vision for the year ahead.

Full details of the Installation Court are published as a separate event.

Practical details

• 5.30pm: Arrive at St Lawrence Jewry next Guildhall
• 5.45pm: Installation Court begins (ends 6.30pm)
• 6.45pm: Reception at Goldsmiths' Hall
• 7.30pm: Dinner is served
• 10.30pm: Carriages

Dress code: Evening dress (white tie) with decorations, national dress, or uniform equivalent. Black tie is acceptable for guests on this occasion.

The new Master welcomes members and guests of all nationalities and heritage to embrace Indian culture and wear a traditional Indian outfit. Dress should be modest but celebratory, and suitable for a formal evening event. All attendees should ensure that their shoulders and torsos are covered.

Queries concerning dress code should be directed to the Clerk's Office.

Venue: Goldsmiths' Hall, Foster Lane, London, EC2V 6BN

Booking

The deadline for registrations is 9am, Tuesday 10th November.

Earlybird pricing (£170) applies until midday on 24th September. £180 thereafter.

Members book via the member portal. If you're bringing guests or booking as a non-member, contact the Clerk's office for the booking link. To use your Events Levy, please contact the Clerk's office.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Images © Jonathan Cherry