The luncheon is now in its 191st year. It represents an opportunity for people in the industry to network with colleagues and friends, as well as listen to Barber’s insights into “The Printed Word”, and hear about what the charity is doing.

Neil Lovell, The Printing Charity’s Chief Executive, commented: “Lionel Barber is at the helm of an organisation embracing traditional media and the digital age. He has helped position the Financial Times as one of the first publishers to successfully transform itself into a multichannel news platform. We look forward to an enlightening address.”

Tickets for the annual luncheon cost £99.50 per person. To book tickets, email lucy@theprintingcharity.org.uk or call 01293 649 367.