Master’s Installation Service & Dinner – BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED
8th October 2026 from 5:00pm — 10:30pm • St Bartholomew the Great Church & Carpenters’ Hall
We invite all members, their families and friends to join us for the Master’s Installation Service on 8 October 2026 where we will celebrate the installation of Paul Finch as our Master for 2026-27. This will be preceded by the clothing of our new Liverymen. This year’s Installation Dinner will take place in Carpenters’ Hall.
Guest Speaker: Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli.
Michael Mainelli’s information technology career spans guidance systems, computer graphics, cartography, manufacturing, AI, finance, quantum, and smart ledger systems. Michael is Chairman of Z/Yen Group and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service as well as President of the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry. A scientist and economist promoting societal advance through better decisions about technology and finance, he has charity interests in the environment, education and care. Michael has been Alderman of Broad Street Ward since 2013 and served as Sheriff of the City of London from 2019 to 2021. He was the 695th Lord Mayor in 2023-2024, is active in at least 17 Livery companies and is a Past Master World Trader.
Dress Code: Black Tie/Mess Dress. Decorations and Badges of Office. Livery Sashes Optional.
Clothing and Installation Service: St Bartholomew the Great Church, West Smithfield, London EC1A 9DS | 1700 for 1715 | £free no booking required
Dinner: Carpenters’ Hall – 1 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2JJ | Reception: 1845 for 1930 / Carriages: 2230 | £165 (inc vat). (Journeymen £115 inc vat)
Please note, bookings are now closed. Please email booking@wcit.org.uk if you would like to be waitlisted.