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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

Europe on the Brink
Radical policy changes by the US Trump administration are undermining the pillars that have supported European defence, and democracy since 1945. They have exposed vulnerabilities which European leaders are struggling…
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Representing nature and business in a circular economy
For a long time, the effect of business activities on nature was largely ignored on economic or commercial grounds. This short-sightedness is now largely recognised by governments and businesses, and…
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Increasing trade in plants, agricultural products, food, and drink
To meet its goals, the government needs to increase sustainable growth across the UK economy. A key to such growth is increasing international trade, especially exports, which have been badly…
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Industry Forum Spring Reception
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Decarbonising homes - making it happen
Heating the UK’s 28 million often poorly insulated homes comes mainly from natural gas, and currently contributes around 20% of UK carbon emissions. Therefore, decarbonisation of home heating is a…
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Working closely with Europe
Much has changed since the fateful 2016 referendum which led to the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union: UK GDP has taken an estimated 4% hit as a…
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Events in planning

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Increasing trade in plants, agricultural products, food and drink
Decarbonising homes - making it happen
Industrial Strategy Implementation
Restoring trade with Germany
International relations and defence diplomacy
Improving our digital infrastructure would be a win/win for businesses and the economy
Crypto opportunities and threats for the UK
Policy priorities for safe and sustainable, high-quality buildings.
An integrated plan for the UK road and rail networks
How mobile infrastructure investment can boost UK growth

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.
Housing and pension issues in the UK economy.

Recent events

Could proportional representation bring economic benefits?
Alert! Dangers ahead for business! This was the unmistakable message from this week’s Industry Forum roundtable on the potential benefits of proportional representation for the…
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Working more closely with India
There is potentially a glittering prize for India and the UK in the fast-changing world of 2026 - this is to forge a new and…
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Budget 2025: a springboard for growth?
The Industry Forum assembled a stellar panel to discuss the key question, ‘Does Rachel Reeves’s 2025 budget provide a springboard for growth?’ Leading the discussion…
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Can pension funds help finance infrastructure investment?
The Industry Forum recently addressed the important question of whether pension funds can help finance the essential renewal of UK infrastructure. Lauren Edwards MP, who…
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Delivering the homes that the UK desperately needs
The Industry Forum held a brilliant roundtable on the crucial topic of ‘Delivering the homes that the UK desperately needs.’ Florence Eshalomi MP, Chair of…
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Policy priorities for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan
Widening our horizons The Industry Forum discussed UK ‘Policy Priorities for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan’. Our expert guide to this vast subject was…
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