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The Industry Forum Ltd, 20 St Andrew Street, EC4A 3AG, London

Events

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.

Upcoming events

 Industry Forum Spring Reception
Date:
21 May 2025		Event Location:
House of Commons
Host:
The Horticultural Trades Association & The British Coatings Federation		Speaker:
Gareth Thomas MP
Our Spring Reception this year will be an opportunity to meet Ministers and backbenchers, other members of the Industry Forum community and guests including the researchers, consultants and advisers who…
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Current issues for UK financial services and markets
Date:
3 June 2025		Event Location:
Central London
Host:
TBC		Speaker:
Lauren Edwards MP
UK financial services and markets currently face an unprecedented set of challenges and opportunities. The sweeping, and erratic tariff policies introduced by the United States in April 2025 are causing…
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Fixing the skills crisis
Date:
16 June 2025		Event Location:
Central London
Host:
Checkatrade		Speaker:
Rt Hon Baroness Jacqui Smith
The skills crisis is absolutely at the top of the agenda for Industry Forum members. Changes in immigration policies and inadequate education and skills training programmes are causing shortages in…
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Delivering the homes that the UK desperately needs
Date:
6 October 2025		Event Location:
Central London
Host:
TBC		Speaker:
Florence Eshalomi MP
Adequate housing is essential for the social and economic functioning of a nation. Nevertheless, the UK suffers from a serious shortage of housing to buy or to rent at affordable…
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Fixing the skills crisis
Date:
TBA		Event Location:
Central London
Host:
Checkatrade		Speaker:
The Rt Hon Baroness (Jacqui) Smith of Malvern
The skills crisis is absolutely at the top of the agenda for Industry Forum members. Changes in immigration policies and inadequate education and skills training programmes are causing shortages in…
Event details
Events archive

Events in planning

SEE what's coming
Could reform of consumer credit regulation support higher growth?
Policy priorities for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan
Working with the new US administration
Improving our digital infrastructure would be a win/win for businesses and the economy
Policy priorities for safe and sustainable, high-quality buildings
An integrated plan for the UK road and rail networks
Achieving a new positive relationship with Europe
Future UK environment and climate policy, and business engagement
Delivering real benefits from science, innovation and technology
Funding radical change

Events in planning

SEE what's coming
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.
Housing and pension issues in the UK economy.

Recent events

 Creating opportunity in the UK
Date:
24 March 2025		Event Location:
Central London
Recently, Sarah Smith MP, Keir Starmer’s ‘Opportunity Mission Champion’, led a broad ranging Industry Forum roundtable on ‘Creating Opportunity in the UK.’ The meeting was…
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Delivering the Growth Mission
Date:
4 March 2025		Event Location:
Central London
The Industry Forum was delighted to welcome Labour’s National Growth Champion, Daniel Tomlinson, to lead a roundtable on ‘Delivering the Growth Mission.’ The meeting was…
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Budget 2024 - the turning point?
Date:
31 October 2024		Event Location:
Central London
Rachel Reeves’ budget on the 30th October, promises to be a turning point for UK economic fortunes. To discuss, not just the direct fiscal implications,…
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Fallout from the HS2 cancellations
Date:
17 September 2024		Event Location:
Central London
Recently The Industry Forum welcomed Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, to lead a roundtable on the subject of ‘HS2 cancellation fallout.’…
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Industry Forum Business Reception
Date:
11 September 2024		Event Location:
House of Commons
The keynote speaker at the recent Industry Forum Business Reception was one of our favourite speakers, Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central and West. While…
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The reality of AI in business
Date:
24 September 2024		Event Location:
Liverpool
At the Labour Liverpool conference, The Industry Forum partnered with Europe's largest software company, SAP for a fringe meeting on ‘The reality of AI in…
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Events archive