The core membership programme focuses on a range of key current or strategic issues and features topics chosen by members. Our events are informal and interactive, and adhere to the Chatham House rule unless otherwise stated. The majority are held in Central London sponsored and hosted by members. Attendance is by invitation-only to members and guests. Attendees are predominantly business professionals who bring their own current and practical views and information.
Discussions are led by top-level policy makers and influencers including government and shadow government ministers, heads of regulatory agencies and, sometimes, leading commentators, academics or authors. They provide the opportunity to explore issues from a broad perspective and also to raise detailed points that may be crucial to the successful implementation of policy.
The Industry Forum also works with other think tanks, research organisations and consultancies on meetings and research projects of relevance to our membership.
UK prosperity and our standing in the world depend heavily on economic success which, in turn, depends a lot on our success in harnessing digital technology. We are therefore delighted…
This year, the topic of artificial intelligence has seized the imagination of the media and stock markets. The transformative potential of the group of hardware and software technologies that are…
Since World War II, physics-based innovation has driven major economic developments and increased world prosperity. Sectors such as semiconductors and telecommunications have become major industries in their own right, and…
It is now nearly a year since the then government’s surprise, and to many unwelcome, decision to scrap the planned HS2 extensions north and east of Birmingham. At the time,…
Future UK environment and climate policy, and business engagement
Delivering real benefits from science, innovation and technology
Improving our digital infrastructure would be a win/win for businesses and the economy
Reforming UK corporate governance is key to invigorating the UK economy
Funding radical change
Building a new positive relationship with Europe
Events in planning
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Industrial strategy: how the plans for infrastructure and skills announced by the Conservative party will take shape and increase industrial activity and business opportunities.
Trade policy: We will aim to look at prospects for UK trade with the major economies.
Bringing ESG (environmental, social and governance) priorities to the top of the business agenda.
The procurement transformation: new technologies and new approaches that can bring big savings in procurement costs and logistics.
The key economic role of 5G, and the security issues involved.
The economics of health and social care in an age of rapidly changing technology and demographics.
The key role of science and technology in turning the UK into a leading 21st century economy.
Foreign and defence policy issues that may impact on business prospects.
‘Tackling our immigration issues’ was the topic of the recent Industry Forum expert roundtable led by Stephen Kinnock MP, Shadow Minister for Immigration. The meeting…
The critical importance of managing the business of the House of Commons is not widely understood. Should Labour win the coming general election, this vital…
Joining us for an Industry Forum roundtable hosted by Workday, in March, the Rt Hon Lord Maude of Horsham, argued that addressing Civil Service governance…
The climate crisis, the pandemic, the economic crisis, and new technologies are all transforming requirements for UK public and private transport. Furthermore, the cancellation of…
Climate change is having a profound impact on the water sector. It is raising costs and causing wider concerns for businesses and householders alike. Water…
The government, and particularly the Treasury, prioritises budgetary control but too often, once initial contracts have been awarded, costs escalate without adequate cost or quality…
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