The Industry Forum promotes constructive dialogue between  public policy makers, industry operating in the UK, and leading commentators.It has operated for over 20 years and has established good relations with the main political parties and the parliamentary select committees.

Focusing on current key issues, it provides opportunities for policy makers to explain policies and objectives face-to-face with businesses that can give practical and unfiltered feedback. The aim is that this process should lead to  economic and social benefits by improving public policy related to business.

The Industry Forum is set up as an independent not -for-profit company unaligned to any political party or interest. It is registered under the Companies Act and operating in accordance with the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.