#Associations

2023-08-24

Parliamentary Lunch 2023

The Textile Institute is delighted to announce that the Parliamentary Lunch 2023, will be held on 3 November 2023 at the House of Lords, London, UK, from 12:30-17:00 GMT.

The TI holds a lunch in the Cholmondeley Room at The House Of Lords, London, UK, which is generously hosted by The Lord Haskel CompTI CText ATI, a past World President of The Institute.

The lunch is the highlight of the annual TI calendar, welcoming members and guests from all over the world.

Textile Institute members and invited guests can dine in one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Members and guests will have reception drinks, a three course menu on the terrace, and all with historical views of the Thames and its famous architecture.

There will be speeches from The Lord Haskel and The World President of the TI and a VIP guest, all with a stunning view of the Thames and across London.

It is worth noting, that this is the ideal occasion for Textile Institute members and guests to extend this invitation to entertain clients, business partners, colleagues, and friends in this unique environment.

The TI looks forward to welcoming guests to the 2023 event.

(If you would like to reserve a space or table please contact Robyn Ingham, senior events coordinator, via ringham@textileinst.org.uk with your completed booking form.)

https://www.textileinstitute.org/events/parliamentary-lunch-2023/

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