Karina Robinson, Past-Master of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers invites you to the 6th iteration of The City Quantum and AI Summit at the Mansion House in October, with Bronek doing the opening key note. The City Quantum and AI Summit brings together world changing technology and the City to leverage the UK’s position as home to the second largest number of quantum start-ups in the world and a leader in AI. October 7, 2026 at the Mansion House and online. The Sixth Anniversary Summit takes place on October 7, 2026. It will yet again be hosted at the palatial Mansion House, home to the 697th Lady Mayor of the City of London, bringing together world changing technology and the City to leverage the UK’s position as home to the second largest number of quantum start-ups in the world and a leader in AI. The Summit turbocharges a conversation on deriving value today,

Freemen and their guests are encouraged to attend our second Wednesday meet ups where the Livery-curious mingle with those in the know. Start October with drinks and mingling at Tower Suites at The Blue Orchid Hotel at Tower Hill. We'll be in the Sapphire Bar. It's your chance to meet with other Freemen of the Company as well as bring along colleagues who are curious about the Company and the Livery movement in the City of London. Come along and join us. Dress code: Informal £PAYG

Crazy Golf is back in 2026! The Cartwright Cup will be contested on Wednesday 21st October 2026. We return to Puttshack at No 1 Poultry to battle it out between fourballs from 25 Livery Company teams. The 2026 entry fee of £35pp covers your green fees, your first drink, and nourishing snacks to keep you energised and at the top of your game throughout the evening. Can the Insurers retain their crown as overall winners? Can the Entrepreneurs hold onto the Cartwright Cup for a third year? Team Captains, please contact Chiles Cartwright chiles@ecoproof.com [chiles@ecoproof.com] to register your team. Spectator/supporter entry is free (PAYG at the bar).

For over 800 years the new Lord Mayor of the City of London has been admitted in a ceremony known as the Silent Ceremony. It is conducted almost entirely in silence. Members of the Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs are invited to witness the historic ceremony at the medieval Guildhall, as Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley hands over to her successor. Tickets for the Silent Ceremony are free, but are heavily oversubscribed and are allocated in September by ballot. Apply online at Silent Ceremony [https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=zVjmn82zVkCFGTIi_6lr6ImX_FtcjuhOuP4pFhn-as1UQUlEMVpYQjlVTUhWMDFMRE9UQTVPQTRRQi4u&route=shorturl] Later that evening there will be a service of thanksgiving at the church of St Lawrence Jewry (a collection will be taken).

Authors, aspiring authors, readers, and friends will all be warmly welcomed to this showcase of authorial notoriety on Wednesday 11th November, at 2.30pm. Hosted by Liveryman Ken Valledy and Junior Warden Veronica Heaven, enjoy two hours of chat, thoughts, and insights into developing, writing, publishing, and publicising your book. We are delighted to finally have a reason to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of St Ethelburga's Centre on Bishopsgate. This small church was destroyed by an IRA bomb in 1993, and resurrected as a centre for reconciliation and peace in 2002. St Ethelburga's Centre is a symbol of hope from the ashes, and dedicated to the sharing of knowledge to foster peace and understanding. There couldn't be a finer place to share knowledge, and members and guests are very welcome.

Freemen and their guests are encouraged to attend our second Wednesday meet ups where the Livery-curious mingle with those in the know. Start November with drinks and mingling at Tower Suites at The Blue Orchid Hotel at Tower Hill. We'll be in the Sapphire Bar. It's your chance to meet with other Freemen of the Company as well as bring along colleagues who are curious about the Company and the Livery movement in the City of London. Come along and join us. Dress code: Informal £PAYG

Rita W. Bologna will be installed as the 13th Master Entrepreneur at the church of St Lawrence Jewry next Guildhall at 5.30pm for 5.45pm on Tuesday 24th November. Her Wardens for the year are Mr Jat Wasu, Mrs Veronica Heaven, and Mr John Burton. All members and guests are welcome to the Installation and to a short and invigorating service of thanksgiving and rededication. The Hon. Chaplain, the Rev. Sophia Acland, will preach as well as a reading in Sanskrit from The Masters Chaplain Madhava Turumella. A retiring collection will be taken.

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.

Freemen and their guests are encouraged to attend our second Wednesday meet ups where the Livery-curious mingle with those in the know. Start December with drinks and mingling at Tower Suites at The Blue Orchid Hotel at Tower Hill. We'll be in the Sapphire Bar. It's your chance to meet with other Freemen of the Company as well as bring along colleagues who are curious about the Company and the Livery movement in the City of London. Come along and join us. Dress code: Informal £PAYG

Freemen and guests of any faith and none are warmly invited to join the Master and Wardens at the church of St Lawrence Jewry, together with members of the Worshipful Companies of Constructors and Chartered Architects. The church will be open from 6pm, and the service begins at 6.30pm. All are welcome. Hear the Christmas story told in words and music, and join in the singing of traditional Advent and Christmastide carols. There is no charge, but please register for your free place(s) to assist with organisation. There will be collection (please bring cash, though card donations are accepted) in aid of the work of St Lawrence's, There is no dress code - come as you are. NB: Bookings for the reception after the Carol Service (for which there is