The UK has some of the world's top universities and a long record of successful scientific research and innovation. To maintain its high standard of living, the country depends on the high quality jobs and profits associated with a vibrant technology sector. Many promising start-ups, however, fail to grow to become large mature companies.
This is not a question of labour costs, the US, also a high labour-cost country, has an enviable record of creating and sustaining high-growth technology companies.
Come and hear the Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, Shadow Minister for Universities, Science and Skills, give his views on the policies needed to encourage the skills, ambition and investment needed to turn the UK into a top tech player for the long term.
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About the Industry Forum
The Industry Forum promotes constructive dialogue between public policy makers, industry operating in the UK, and leading commentators. It has operated for nearly 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 core membership programme focuses on a range of key current or strategic issues and features some 20-plus meetings per year on topics chosen by members. Our events are informal and interactive, and adhere to the Chatham House rule. 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
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.