The Enterprise Forum - Past Programme

Programme Of Past Events

Monday 26 July 2021
Opportunities and Challenges for UK Business in a Net Zero Future
The Enterprise Forum's Net Zero Conference - Panel Discussion
Andrew Griffith MP - UK Net Zero Business Champion
In partnership with Make UK

Tuesday 20 July 2021
Number 10’s Business Team
Hybrid Business Discussion
Danielle Dove - Number 10 Business Team
in partnership with Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA)

Wednesday 23 June 2021
The Future of UK Business Banking
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Kevin Hollinrake MP - Co-Chair of the APPG for Fair Business Banking

Tuesday 15 June 2021
Improving consumer protection and promoting competition
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
John Penrose MP

Tuesday 25 May 2021
The National Data Strategy
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
The Rt Hon John Whittingdale MP - Minister of State for Media and Data
In partnership with Bright Data

Wednesday 14 April 2021
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP - Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Tuesday 23 March 2021
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Communities
In Conversation with... Hybrid Video Call Event
The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP - Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Communities
In partnership with NHBC

Tuesday 16 March 2021
The Future of Transport
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Rachel Maclean MP - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport

To be rearranged
Future of China-UK Business Relations
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming - Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Court of St James's

Tuesday 23 February 2021
In Conversation with Lord Eric Pickles, Member of the COVID-19 Committee (Lords Select Committee) and Kegang Wu, Director, BCC LinkToChina
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Lord Eric Pickles, Member of the COVID-19 Committee (Lords Select Committee) and - Kegang Wu, Director, BCC LinkToChina

Wednesday 10 February 2021
In Conversation with Sir Graham Brady MP, Steering Committee Member, COVID Recovery Group
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Sir Graham Brady MP - Steering Committee Member, COVID Recovery Group

Wednesday 27 January 2021
In Conversation with Douglas Ross MP, Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Douglas Ross MP - Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Wednesday 20 January 2021
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Chairman of the Science and Technology Committee
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP - Chairman of the Science and Technology Committee

Monday 18 January 2021
In Conversation with Paul Scully MP, Minister for Small Business, Consumers, Labour Markets and Minister for London
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Paul Scully MP - Minister for Small Business, Consumers, Labour Markets and Minister for London

Monday 11 January 2021
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP - Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Tuesday 8 December 2020
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Baroness Morgan of Cotes, Member of the COVID-19 Committee (Lords Select Committee)
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
The Rt Hon The Baroness Morgan of Cotes - Member of the COVID-19 Committee (Lords Select Committee)

Tuesday 17 November 2020
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Esther McVey MP, President of the Blue Collar Conservatives
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
The Rt Hon Esther McVey MP - President of the Blue Collar Conservatives

Wednesday 4 November 2020
In Conversation with Gillian Keegan MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Apprenticeships and Skills
In Conversation With... Video Call Event
Gillian Keegan MP - Parliamentary Under Secretary for Apprenticeships and Skills

Monday 26 October 2020
In Conversation with Frank Luntz: What the US Presidential Election means for the United Kingdom?
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Frank Luntz

Monday 5 October 2020
The role Government should take to stimulate the economy and how businesses can stay resilient in 2021
In Conversation with... Video Call Event - Conservative Party Conference 2020
John Penrose MP, Chairman of the Conservative Policy Forum - Lawrence Slade, Chief Executive of Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA) and Mike Osborne, Principal, Corsair Infrastructure Partners
In partnership with GIIA

Monday 5 October 2020
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer
In Conversation with... Video Call Event - Conservative Party Conference 2020
The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP - Chancellor of the Exchequer
In partnership with Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Thursday 24 September 2020
The United Kingdom as a Science and Technology Superpower
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Amanda Solloway MP - Minister for Science, Research and Innovation

Friday 18 September 2020
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP, Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP - Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee

Monday 20 July 2020
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Greg Hands MP, Minister of State for Trade Policy
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
The Rt Hon Greg Hands MP - Minister of State for Trade Policy

Thursday 16 July 2020
Conservative Rising Stars (Part 2) Business Discussion
Business discussion
Saqib Bhatti MP, Dehenna Davison MP, Andy Carter MP, Alicia Kearns MP
In partnership with CECA

Friday 10 July 2020
UK Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security - In Conversation with Matt Warman MP, Minister for Digital Infrastructure
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Matt Warman MP - Minister for Digital Infrastructure

Monday 6 July 2020
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP - Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth

Thursday 2 July 2020
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Chairman of the Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP - Chairman of the Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union

Monday 8 June 2020
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP, Secretary of State of Northern Ireland
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
The Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP - Secretary of State of Northern Ireland

Thursday 4 June 2020
In Conversation with Paul Scully MP, Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Paul Scully MP - Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets

Wednesday 20 May 2020
The Future of UK Business Banking
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Kevin Hollinrake MP - Chairman of the APPG for Fair Business Banking

Thursday 14 May
In Conversation with Sir Graham Brady MP, Chairman of the 1922 Committee
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Sir Graham Brady MP - Chairman of the 1922 Committee

Tuesday 5 May 2020
In Conversation with John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
John Glen MP - Economic Secretary to the Treasury

Thursday 30 April 2020
In Conversation with John Penrose MP, Chairman of the Conservative Policy Forum
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
John Penrose MP - Chairman of the Conservative Policy Forum

Friday 24 April 2020
In Conversation with His Excellency Lars Thuesen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to the United Kingdom and The Rt Hon Alistair Burt, Vice President of The Enterprise Forum
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
His Excellency Lars Thuesen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to the United Kingdom - The Rt Hon Alistair Burt, Vice President of The Enterprise Forum

Tuesday 21 April 2020
In Conversation with Nadhim Zahawi MP, Minister for Business and Industry
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Nadhim Zahawi MP - Minister for Business and Industry

Thursday 2 April 2020
In Conversation with Lord Pickles and Dr Kegang Wu
In Conversation with... Video Call Event
Lord Pickles, President, The Enterprise Forum - Dr Kegang Wu, Director of British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) LinkToChina

Thursday 12 March 2020
2020 priorities for the Conservative Government
Business discussion
The Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP
In partnership with RICS

Monday 3 February 2020
Conservative Rising Stars – The 2019 Intake Business Discussion
Business Discussion
MPs participating: - Nickie Aiken MP, Gareth Bacon MP, Chris Clarkson MP
In partnership with Energy UK

Tuesday 7 January 2020
General Election 2019 Result – What does it means for UK Business?
Business Discussion
Sir Robbie Gibb - Former Director of Communications, No.10 Downing Street
In partnership with BDB Pitmans

Tuesday 26 November 2019
Polling Update: General Election 2019
Business Discussion
Andrew Hawkins - Executive Chairman, ComRes

Monday 11 November 2019
Conservative Party Business Manifesto
Business Discussion
Paul Scully MP, Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party - The Rt Hon Sir David Evennett MP, Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party for Business Engagement
In partnership with RICS

Monday 28 October 2019
The 1922 Committee and The Enterprise Forum Business Reception
Reception
Sir Graham Brady MP - Chairman of the 1922 Committee
In partnership with the ABI

Wednesday 9 October 2019
The Conservative Party Business Manifesto
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP - Chairman of the Conservative Party
In partnership with IPSE

Tuesday 1 October 2019
The Enterprise Forum President's Very Late Lunch
Business Discussion - Manchester (Conservative Party Conference)
The Rt Hon Lord Pickles, President of The Enterprise Forum - The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP, Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
In partnership with Make UK

Monday 30 September 2019
The Enterprise Forum's Business Reception
Business Reception - Manchester (Conservative Party Conference)
The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP - Chancellor of the Exchequer
In partnership with ABPI; ACCA; ACS; Energy UK; FMB; FSB; FDF; ICAEW; Make UK; techUK

Monday 30 September 2019
Remaking the case for the Free Market
In Conversation with... Event - Manchester (Conservative Party Conference)
Heathrow Lounge - John Penrose MP
In partnership with Heathrow. Finest Scotch Whisky provided by Diageo

Thursday 19 September 2019
The British Business Bank
Business Discussion
Catherine Lewis La Torre, CEO of British Patient Capital, British Business Bank - Graeme Fisher, Managing Director, Policy & Communications, British Business Bank
In partnership with Funding Circle

Tuesday 16 July 2019
Beyond Brexit Business Conference
Half Day Conference
The Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, Secretary of State for Exiting the EU; - The Rt Hon Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State International Trade; - James Cleverly MP, DExEU Minister; - His Excellency Mr Koji Tsuruoka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Japan in the United Kingdom; - Dr Syed Kamall
In partnership with Heathrow Airport

Monday 15 July 2019
Business Policy Priorities
Business Discussion
Chris Philp MP
In partnership with Federation of Master Builders

Date to be rearranged
Planning, Local Infrastructure and Housing
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP - Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
In partnership with NHBC

Thursday 13 June 2019
Energy White Paper
Business Discussion
Energy White Paper Team - Energy Strategy & White Paper Directorate, BEIS
In partnership with Drax

Monday 10 June 2019
Improving Transport for a Growing Economy
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP - Secretary of State for Transport
In partnership with Airlines UK

Tuesday 21 May 2019
Economic Growth and the Environmental Plan
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP - Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
In partnership with British Retail Consortium

Friday 3 May 2019
The Enterprise Forum President's Reception at Scottish Conservative Party Conference
Reception
Ruth Davidson MSP - Leader of the Scottish Conservatives and Lord Pickles - President of The Enterprise Forum

Tuesday 2 April 2019
The Spending Review
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP - Chair of the Treasury Committee
In partnership with Make UK

Wednesday 20 March 2019
Business discussion with the Chair of the International Trade Committee
Business Discussion
Angus MacNeil MP - Chair of the International Trade Committee
In partnership with techUK

Tuesday 26 February 2019
The UK's Future Relationship with the EU
Business Discussion
The Hon Sir Bernard Jenkin MP - ERG Member
In partnership with BDB Pitmans

Monday 4 February 2019
Rebooting Capitalism for the Many, Not the Few
Business Discussion
John Penrose MP
In partnership with ACCA

Wednesday 30 January 2019
European Parliament Programme 2019
Full day programme including: - Working Lunch with UK/EU27 MEPs hosted by Ashley Fox MEP and roundtable discussions with:
Gian Marco Currado, Counsellor, Social Affairs and Environment and Simon Argyle, Counsellor, Competitiveness and Markets, UKRep - Stefaan De Rynck, Advisor for Outreach and Think Tanks, Brexit Task Force, European Commission ; - Robert Strauss, Head of Unit for Service Policy for Consumers, DG GROW, European Commission

Monday 21 January 2019
Increasing Productivity, Supporting Trade and Innovation - the Industrial Strategy one year on
Business Discussion
Richard Harrington MP, Minister of Business and Industry - Minister for Business and Industry
In partnership with Energy UK

Thursday 10 January 2019
Planning, Local Infrastructure and Housing
Business Discussion
Kit Malthouse MP - Minister of State for Housing
In partnership with NHBC

Wednesday 5 December 2018
The Enterprise Forum's Christmas Drinks Reception
Christmas Drinks Reception
John Glen MP - Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister

Wednesday 28 November 2018
Talking Brexit with Robbie Gibb, Downing Street Director of Communications
Business Discussion
Robbie Gibb - Downing Street Director of Communications
In partnership with RICS

To be rearranged
Budget 2018
Roundtable discussion
Colin Clark MP - Member Treasury Committee
In partnership with tech UK

Tuesday 30 October 2018
The 1922 Committee and The Enterprise Forum Business Reception
Business Reception
Sir Graham Brady MP - Chairman of the 1922 Committee
In partnership with the ABI

Tuesday 2 October 2018
Global Britain: In Conversation with The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Stephen Phipson CBE, Chief Executive, EEF, the manufacturers' organisation
Fringe Event - Conservative Party Conference, Birmingham
The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP - Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
In partnership with EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Tuesday 2 October 2018
The Enterprise Forum’s President’s Very Late Lunch at Conservative Party Conference
Conservative Party Conference
Kelly Tolhurst MP - Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility & The Rt Hon The Lord Eric Pickles PC, President, The Enterprise Forum
In partnership with E.On

Monday 1 October 2018
The Enterprise Forum Business Reception
Business Reception - Conservative Party Conference, Birmingham
The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP - Chancellor of the Exchequer
in partnership with ABPI; ACCA; ACS; EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation; FMB; FSB; FDF; ICAEW; IoD; IPSE; techUK

Wednesday 12 September 2018
The Future Labour Market
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon Esther McVey MP - Secretary of State for Work & Pensions
In partnership with EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Wednesday 11 July 2018
Liberating business and driving productivity
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP - Chief Secretary to the Treasury
In partnership with ICAEW

Monday 9 July 2018
Northern Ireland’s Economy
Business Discussion
Shailesh Vara MP - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
In partnership with Airbus

Tuesday 3 July 2018
The Future of Infrastructure Delivery
Business Discussion
Robert Jenrick MP - Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
In partnership with Institution of Civil Engineers

Tuesday 5 June 2018
Industrial Strategy
Business Discussion
Andrew Griffiths MP - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility
In partnership with Centrica

Monday 21 May 2018
Digital and the Creative Industries
Business Discussion
Margot James MP - Minister for Digital and the Creative Industries
In partnership with PRS for Music

Monday 14 May 2018
A Global Britain
Business Discussion
Rory Stewart OBE MP - Minister of State in the Ministry of Justice
In partnership with Eversheds Sutherland

Thursday 10 May 2018
Discussion with the Minister of State for Employment
Business Discussion
Alok Sharma MP - Minister of State for Employment
In partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses

Monday 23 April 2018
New MPs Business Discussion
Business Discussion
Bim Afolami MP, Vicky Ford MP, Alan Mak MP
In partnership with the Food and Drink Federation

Thursday 19 April 2018
Discussion with the Secretary of State for Education
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP - Secretary of State for Education
In partnership with the Federation of Master Builders

Thursday 15 March 2018
Business discussion with the Chairman of the Conservative Party
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP - Chairman of the Conservative Party
In partnership with the Law Society

Date to be confirmed
House Building and Planning Policy
Roundtable discussion
Dominic Raab MP - Minister of State for Housing and Planning
In partnership with NHBC

Friday 2 March 2018
The Enterprise Forum's Scottish Business Reception
Reception - Aberdeen
Ruth Davidson MSP - Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
In partnership with ACCA

Wednesday 28 February 2018
Transport Infrastructure UK
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP - Secretary of State for Transport
In partnership with Bircham Dyson Bell

Thursday 8 February 2018
Discussion with Chair of Exiting the EU Select Committee
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP - Chair, Exiting the EU Select Committee
In partnership with Food and Drink Federation

Tuesday 23 January 2018
Improving Access to Housing and Improving Local and Regional Infrastructure
Roundtable discussion
Mark Prisk MP and Kevin Hollinrake MP - Members of the Communities and Local Government Committee
In partnership with the RLA

Wednesday 17 January 2018
The Future of Scottish Energy
Roundtable discussion - Edinburgh
Ruth Davidson MSP - Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
In partnership with Energy UK

Tuesday 16 January 2018
Industrial Strategy
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon Lord Henley - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State BEIS
In partnership with the Construction Products Association

Monday 11 December 2017
Launch Reception of 'The Enterprise Forum' 20th Anniversary Cocktail
Reception

Thursday 16 November 2017
The Enterprise Forum's 20th Anniversary Reception
Reception
Special Guest Speakers

Thursday 2 November 2017
Business Discussion with the Chair of the Treasury Select Committee
Business Discussion
The Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP - Chair of the Treasury Select Committee
In partnership with Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

Wednesday 25 October 2017
The 1922 Committee and the Enterprise Forum Business Reception
Evening Reception
Graham Brady MP - Chairman of the 1922 Committee
In partnership with the ABI

Thursday 19 October 2017
PPS discussion with UK Business
Roundtable discussion
Kwasi Kwarteng MP - PPS to The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer

Thursday 12 October 2017
Overseas Investment in to the UK
Business Discussion
Andrew Jones MP - Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
In partnership with ACCA

Tuesday 3 October 2017
Business Brexit Priorities: In Conversation with The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Dr Adam Marshall, Director-General, British Chambers of Commerce
Conservative Party Conference - Fringe Event
The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer - Dr Adam Marshall, Director-General, British Chambers of Commerce
In partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce

Tuesday 3 October 2017
The Great British Trade Off – What Next for UK Trade?
Conservative Party Conference - Fringe Event
The Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP, Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office - HE Janice Charette, Canadian High Commissioner to the UK; Vicky Ford MP, former Chairwoman, Internal Market and Consumer Affairs Committee (IMCO), European Parliament; Dame Judith Hackitt, Chair, EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation
In partnership with EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation

Monday 2 October 2017
The Enterprise Forum’s Business Reception
Conservative Party Conference - Business Reception
The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP - Chancellor of the Exchequer
In partnership with Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI); Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Association of Convenience Stores (ACS); EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation; Federation of Small Businesses (FSB); Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW); Institute of Directors (IoD); IPSE, The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed; Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC); techUK

Monday 11 September 2017
Conservative Business Policy
Business discussion
George Freeman MP - Chairman of the Conservative Policy Forum
In partnership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

to be rescheduled due to General Election
Business Discussion with the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility
Business Discussion
Margot James MP - Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility
In partnership with Centrica

Thursday 13 July 2017
Improving Lives in the Workplace
Roundtable discussion
Penny Mordaunt MP - Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work
In partnership with Zurich Insurance plc

Monday 22 May 2017
UK Business and Exiting the European Union
Business Discussion
Lord Bridges of Headley MBE - Senior Conservative Spokesman
In partnership with the Law Society

Wednesday 17 May 2017
Conservative Party Manifesto Business Discussion
Business Discussion
Chris Philp - Conservative Party Spokesman
In partnership with RICS

Monday 24 April 2017
Investment in UK productivity
Roundtable discussion
The Rt Hon David Gauke MP
In partnership with ADS Group

Wednesday 29 March 2017
The Enterprise Forum's Brussels Programme 2017
All Day Event
Lunch with Conservatives MEPs hosted by Julie Girling MEP - Business Discussion with EFTA – Dag Werno Holter, Deputy Secretary-General, Brussels, European Free Trade Association; Business Discussion with UKRep – Kate Davenport, Head of European Parliament Section, UK Permanent Representation to the EU AND Gi

Friday 17 March 2017
The Enterprise Forum’s Business Reception at Conservative Spring Forum
Evening Reception
The Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP - Secretary of State for Wales
In partnership with Heathrow

Thursday 16 February 2017
Roundtable discussion with the Minister of State for Exiting the European Union
Roundtable discussion
The Rt Hon David Jones MP - Minister of State for Exiting the European Union
In partnership with Eversheds

Wednesday 18 January 2017
Delivering Technical Education in the UK
Roundtable discussion
The Rt Hon The Lord Baker of Dorking CH PC - Co-Founder, Baker Dearing Educational Trust
In partnership with ICAEW

Monday 12 December 2016
Planning, Local Infrastructure & Housing
Roundtable discussion
Gavin Barwell MP - Minister of State for Housing and Planning
In partnership with Peter Brett Associates

Tuesday 6 December 2016
Support for the Armed Services from UK business
Roundtable discussion
Mark Lancaster MP - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister for Defence
In partnership with Nationwide Building Society

Thursday 17 November 2016
The UK’s Future Energy Policy for Business
Roundtable discussion
Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG - Minister of State for Energy and Intellectual Property
In partnership with the Renewable Energy Association

Monday 24 October 2016
The 1922 Committee and the Enterprise Forum Business Reception
Evening Reception
Graham Brady MP - Chairman of the 1922 Committee
Kindly supported by the ABI

Thursday 20 October 2016
Future of German-British Business Relations
Roundtable discussion
His Excellency Dr Peter Ammon - Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany
In partnership with EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Tuesday 4 October 2016
Long-Term Resilience to Floods and Drought: How can we unlock growth in a changing world?
Fringe Event: 3.45pm to 5.00pm - Conservative Party Conference, Birmingham
Dr Therese Coffey MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Environment and Rural Life Opportunities; - Matthew Wright, CEO, Southern Water; Jean Spencer, Director of Regulation, Anglian Water/Chairwoman, Water UK National Resilience Task Force; Meurig Raymond, President, NFU; Andrew Wescott, Head of Policy, ICE
In partnership with Anglian Water, Southern Water & Water UK

Tuesday 4 October 2016
How can the Conservatives position themselves for the 4th Industrial Revolution?
Fringe Event: 12.45pm to 2.00pm - Conservative Party Conference, Birmingham
Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG, Minister of State for Energy and Intellectual Property; - James Cleverly MP, Convenor, the Free Enterprise Group; Terry Scuoler, Chief Executive, EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation; Isabel Oakeshott, Political Editor at Large, Daily Mail
In partnership with EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Monday 3 October 2016
The Enterprise Forum's Business Reception with The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer
Evening Reception - Conservative Party Conference, Birmingham
The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP - Chancellor of the Exchequer
In partnership with ACCA; British Chambers of Commerce; EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation; Federation of Small Businesses; ICAEW; Institute of Directors; IPSE

Monday 12 September 2016
Enterprise Forum Vice Presidents' Lunch
Roundtable discussion
The Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP and Mark Prisk MP - Vice Presidents of The Enterprise Forum
In partnership with Bircham Dyson Bell

Monday 18 July 2016
Discussion with the Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Roundtable discussion
The Rt Hon David Gauke MP - Chief Secretary to the Treasury
In partnership with Airport Operators Association

Monday 4 July 2016
Spending Review and UK Business
Roundtable discussion
The Rt Hon Greg Hands MP - Chief Secretary to the Treasury
In partnership with Institution of Civil Engineers

Wednesday 29 June 2016
Treasury Committee & BIS Committee Discussion
Roundtable discussion
Chris Philp MP, Member of Treasury Committee - Craig Tracey MP, Member of BIS Committee
In partnership with British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA)

Monday 13 June 2016
House Building and Home Ownership
Roundtable discussion
Brandon Lewis MP - Minister of State for Housing and Planning
In partnership with NHBC

Wednesday 4 May 2016
The TUC and UK business
Working Lunch Discussion
Paul Nowak - Assistant General Secretary, The Trade Union Congress
Kindly supported by Bircham Dyson Bell

Wednesday 13 April 2016
Roundtable Discussion with Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Roundtable discussion
The Rt Hon John Whittingdale MP - Secretary of State Culture Media and Sport
Kindly supported by Bircham Dyson Bell and PRS for Music

Wednesday 6 April 2016
The Enterprise Forum’s European Parliament Programme 2016
All Day Event
Lunch with Conservative MEPs; - Roundtable Discussion with Jonathan Faull, Director General for the Task Force for Strategic Issues related to the UK Referendum; Roundtable Discussion with Claire Bury, Deputy Director General of DG Connect

Thursday 3 March 2016
The Enterprise Forum’s Scottish Conservatives MSP Candidates Reception
Reception - Edinburgh
Ruth Davidson MSP - Leader of the Scottish Conservatives

Wednesday 2 March 2016
Transport Infrastructure
Roundtable discussion
The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin - Secretary of State for Transport
Kindly supported by CECA

Wednesday 3 February 2016
Infrastructure and the Growth Agenda
Roundtable discussion
Stephen Dance - Head of Infrastructure Delivery, Infrastructure UK
Kindly supported by RICS

Wednesday 13 January 2016
Fixing the Foundations
Roundtable Discussion
The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP - Secretary of State for Business
Kindly supported by the Law Society

Thursday 7 January 2016
Investment in Innovation and Science
Roundtable Discussion
Jo Johnson MP - Minister of State for Universities and Science
Kindly supported by ADS Group

Monday 23 November 2015
The EU and British business
Breakfast Discussion
Syed Kamall MEP - Chairman of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR)
Kindly supported by the Federation of Small Businesses

Wednesday 28 October 2015
The 1922 Committee and the Enterprise Forum Business Reception
Evening Reception
Graham Brady MP, Chairman of the 1922 Committee; - and the 1922 Committee
in partnership with NHBC

Monday 19 October 2015
Skills and Apprenticeships 2020
Evening Discussion
Nick Boles MP - Minister of State for Skills

Tuesday 6 October 2015
The green global race: How can the UK get ahead?
Conservative Party Conference 2015 - Manchester
Robert Goodwill MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport; - Sir Michael Arthur, President – Boeing UK & Ireland; Nora Senior, President – British Chambers of Commerce; Ian Jopson, Head of Environmental & Community Affairs – NATS
Kindly sponsored by Airport Operators Association; Boeing; British Airways; Gatwick Airport; Heathrow Airport; NATS

Tuesday 6 October 2015
Winning the global race - Delivering a strategy for British business success in the EU and worldwide
Conservative Party Conference 2015 - Manchester
Esther McVey, Founder If Chloe Can & previous Minister for Employment; The Rt Hon Anna Soubry MP, Minister for Small Business, Industry & Enterprise - Terry Scuoler, Chief Executive – EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation; Cllr Donna Jones, Leader of Portsmouth City Council (Local Government Association speaker; Tony Caldeira, Founder and Managing Director – Caldeira Group
Kindly sponsored by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Monday 5 October 2015
The Enterprise Forum Business Reception
Conservative Party Conference 2015 - Manchester
The Rt Hon George Osborne MP - Chancellor of the Exchequer
In partnership with ACCA; British Chambers of Commerce; EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation; Federation of Small Businesses, ICAEW; IPSE

Monday 7 September 2015
The Future of the Social Care Market
Breakfast Discussion
The Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP - Minister of State for Community and Social Care
Kindly hosted by the ABI

Monday 20 July 2015
Increasing the UK’s exports and attracting inward investment
Afternoon Discussion
The Rt Hon The Lord Maude of Horsham PC - Minister of State for Trade and Investment
In partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce

Monday 13 July 2015
Conservative Party Rising Stars – The 2015 intake
Working Lunch
Oliver Dowden MP, Lucy Frazer MP, Matt Warman MP, James Cleverly MP
In partnership with CECA

Wednesday 1 July 2015
Engaging UK Business with the EU
All Day Event
Roundtable discussion with The Rt Hon Lord Hill of Oareford CBE, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets - Lunch with Conservative MEPs; Roundtable Discussion with Shan Morgan,the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the European Union

Monday 22 June 2015
The Enterprise Forum’s Trade Association’s Parliamentary Reception
Afternoon Reception
Hosted by The Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP - With Guest Speaker The Rt Hon Anna Soubry MP, Minister for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise
In partnership with ABI; Airport Operators Association; BACTA; BIBA; British Chambers of Commerce; British Council of Shopping Centres; British Plastics Federation; British Retail Consortium; BVCA; CECA; Construction Products Association; Crop Protection Association; Energy UK; Federation of Master Builders; The Law Society; The Packaging Federation

Tuesday 14 April 2015
Polling Update: General Election 2015
Working Breakfast
Katharine Peacock - Managing Director, ComRes
Kindly sponsored by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation

Tuesday 3 March 2015
Roundtable discussion with David Gauke MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury
Working Lunch
David Gauke MP - Financial Secretary to the Treasury
Kindly sponsored by Airport Operators Association

Tuesday 24 February 2015
Developing London: Housing and Infrastructure
Working Breakfast
Sir Edward Lister - Mayor of London's Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor, Policy and Planning
Kindly hosted by Eversheds

Tuesday 3 February 2015
Planning and Local Infrastructure
Working Lunch
Brandon Lewis MP - Minister of State for Communities and Local Government
Kindly hosted by Peter Brett Associates

Thursday 29 January 2015
Women in Business
Working Breakfast
The Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP - Minister for Women and Equalities
Kindly hosted by RICS

Tuesday 27 January 2015
Increasing the UK's exports and attracting inward investment
Working Breakfast
Lord Livingston of Parkhead - Minister of State for Trade and Investment
Kindly sponsored by PRS for Music

Thursday 15 January 2015
Conservative Business Policy
Working Lunch
Nadhim Zahawi MP - Conservative Party Policy Board
Kindly hosted by Institution of Civil Engineers

Wednesday 7 January 2015
Jobs and Growth: DWP working with UK business
Working Breakfast
The Rt Hon Esther McVey MP - Minister of State for Employment
Kindly sponsored by British Insurance Brokers' Association

Monday 17 November 2014
Conservative MEP Business Discussion
Working Lunch
Julie Girling MEP, Dr Syed Kamall MEP, other MEPs tbc
Kindly sponsored by Bircham Dyson Bell

Wednesday 5 November 2014
The Enterprise Forum's Candidates' Reception
Evening Reception
With Conservative Party Candidates
in partnership with Nationwide Building Society and Semta

Tuesday 4 November 2014
The UK's Energy Mix
Roundtable Discussion
The Rt Hon Ed Davey MP - Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
Kindly sponsored by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Tuesday 28 October 2014
The Enterprise Forum and the 1922 Committee Business Reception
Evening Reception
The Rt Hon Graham Brady MP - Chairman of the 1922 Committee
Kindly sponsored by Jersey Finance

Monday 27 October 2014
The Enterprise Forum's Vice Presidents' Lunch
Working Lunch
The Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP & Mark Prisk MP - Vice Presidents, The Enterprise Forum
Kindly sponsored by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Tuesday 30 September 2014
Property, Growth & Communities - stimulating economic growth and creating better communities in which to live
Fringe Event - 7.30pm - ConservativeHome Marquee (secure area), Conservative Party Conference
The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government - Matthew Howell, Managing Director of RICS; Andrew Baddeley-Chappell, Head of Policy & Governance (Mortgages & Savings) – Nationwide Building Society; Cllr David Hodge, Chairman of People and Places Board, Local Government Association
Kindly sponsored by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Tuesday 30 September 2014
Floods and Drought. Managing the UK's water for consumers and business
Fringe Event - 5.30pm - ConservativeHome Marquee (secure area), Conservative Party Conference
Lord de Mauley, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for natural environment and science; - Peter Simpson, Chief Executive, Anglian Water; Cllr Mike Jones, Deputy Chairman, Local Government Association; Allan Edwards, Senior Director - Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, Asda Stores Ltd
Kindly sponsored by Anglian Water

Tuesday 30 September 2014
What does business want from the next Conservative Government?
Fringe Event - 12.30pm - Jury's Inn, Birmingham, Conservative Party Conference
Nick Boles MP, Minister for State for Skills and Equalities; - Terry Scuoler, Chief Executive, EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation; Mark Wallace, Executive Editor, ConservativeHome; Bob Keen, Head of Government Relations, BAE Systems plc
Kindly sponsored by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Monday 29 September 2014
The Enterprise Forum and the CBI Business Reception with The Rt Hon George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer
Evening Reception - Conservative Party Conference
The Rt Hon George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer - Andrew Cumpsty, Chairman of The Enterprise Forum; John Cridland CBE, Director-General of the CBI

Thursday 11 September 2014
Conservative PPS Business Discussion
Working Lunch
Conservative Party PPSs
Kindly sponsored by TechUK

Tuesday 9 September 2014
Improving Government efficiency, transparency and accountability
Afternoon Roundtable Discussion
The Rt Hon Francis Maude MP - Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General
Kindly sponsored by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Tuesday 15 July 2014
Jobs and Growth: DWP working with UK Business
Working Lunch
The Rt Hon Lord Hunt of Wirral - Former Secretary of State for Employment
Kindly sponsored by British Insurance Brokers' Association

Monday 14 July 2014
Roundtable Discussion with the Minister for Government Policy
Working Lunch
The Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP - Minister for Government Policy

Tuesday 17 June 2014
House building and the UK economy
Working Lunch
Kris Hopkins MP - Minister for Housing
In partnership with the National House Building Council

Wednesday 16 April 2014
Boosting Private Sector Employment
Working Breakfast
The Rt Hon Vince Cable MP - Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
Kindly sponsored by Shell UK

Tuesday 8 April 2014
The UK Infrastructure Reception
Business Reception
The Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP - Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Kindly sponsored by CECA

Wednesday 26 March 2014
Business Policy and the 1922 Committee
Working Lunch
The Rt Hon John Redwood MP
Kindly sponsored by the British Hospitality Association

Monday 17 March 2014
The Industrial Strategy: Business Update
Working Lunch
Michael Fallon MP - Minister of State for Business and Energy
Kindly sponsored by BAE Systems

Wednesday 26 February 2014
Transport Infrastructure UK
Working Breakfast
The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP - Secretary of State for Transport
Kindly sponsored by the Airport Operators Association

Wednesday 5 February 2014
Financial Regulation – The New Landscape
Breakfast Briefing
Sajid Javid MP - Financial Secretary to the Treasury
Kindly sponsored by RSA Group

Monday 3 February 2014
The Number 10 Policy Unit
Working Lunch
Margot James MP - Number 10 Policy Unit
Kindly sponsored by Coca-Cola Enterprises

Tuesday 28 January 2014
Conservative MEP Reception
Evening Reception - in Brussels
Dr Syed Kamall MEP - Leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament
In Partnership with Nationwide

Thursday 23 January 2014
Growth and Infrastructure Act
Working Breakfast
Nick Boles MP - Minister for Planning
Kindly sponsored by Hewlett Packard

Wednesday 8 January 2014
Roundtable Discussion with the Economic Secretary to the Treasury
Working Breakfast
Nicky Morgan MP - Economic Secretary to the Treasury
Kindly sponsored by Eversheds

Tuesday 5 November 2013
Engaging UK Business with the EU
All day event
Lunch with Conservative MEPs hosted by Malcolm Harbour MEP - Annual Reception of City of London Corporation
other events tbc

Monday 28 October 2013
The 1922 Committee and The Enterprise Forum Business Reception
Evening Reception
Graham Brady MP, Chairman of The 1922 Committee - and members of The 1922 Committee
Kindly sponsored by the Law Society

Tuesday 15 October 2013
The TUC and UK Business
Working Lunch
Frances O’Grady - General Secretary of the Trade Union Congress
Kindly sponsored by Bircham Dyson Bell

Tuesday 1 October 2013
The Enterprise Forum and the CBI Business Reception with The Rt Hon George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer
Evening Reception - Conservative Party Conference 2013, Manchester
The Rt Hon George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer - John Cridland CBE, Director-General of the CBI - Andrew Cumpsty, Chairman of The Enterprise Forum

Monday 30 September 2013
Engineering skills for the future
Early Evening Discussion – 4.45pm to 6.00pm - Deansgate 3, Hilton Manchester Deansgate, 303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ
Matthew Hancock MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Business and Education - Allan Cook CBE, Chairman, Semta - Nigel Whitehead, Commissioner, UKCES; Group Managing Director Programmes & Support, BAE Systems plc - Juergen Maier, Managing Director, Siemens UK - Rachael Carr, Systems Engineer and Internal Apprentice of the Year,
Kindly sponsored by Semta

Monday 30 September 2013
What will business want from a reshaped European Union?
Working Lunch – 12.30pm to 2.00pm - Charters Suite, Arora Hotel 18-24 Princess Street, Manchester M1 4LY
Vicky Ford MEP, Conservative Party Spokesperson on Industry, Research & Innovation - Jackie Minor, Head of Representation for the European Commission in the UK - Alok Sharma MP, Conservative Party Vice Chairman - Steve Radley, Director of Policy, EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation - Andrew Hawkins, Chairman, ComRes
Kindly sponsored by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation

Monday 8 July 2013
The Emerging Powers and UK Business
Breakfast Briefing
The Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP - Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Kindly hosted by Heathrow Airport Ltd

Tuesday 2 July 2013
Encouraging Growth and Investment in London
Working Lunch
Kit Malthouse - Deputy Mayor of London for Business & Enterprise
Kindly hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses

Thursday 27 June 2013
Public Affairs Networking Summer Party supported by The Enterprise Forum
Evening Reception

Wednesday 12 June 2013
No Stone Unturned... in pursuit of growth
Working Lunch
The Rt Hon The Lord Heseltine CH PC
Kindly hosted by the Law Society

Monday 3 June 2013
UK Infrastructure and the Growth Agenda
Working Lunch
Lord Deighton KBE - Commercial Secretary to the Treasury
Kindly hosted by Peter Brett Associates

Wednesday 15 May 2013
Corporate and Business Taxation
Breakfast Briefing
David Gauke MP - Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
Kindly hosted by the British Hospitality Association

Tuesday 7 May 2013
European Commission Business Discussion
Working Lunch
Jackie Minor - Head of Representation for the European Commission in the UK
Kindly hosted by the British Retail Consortium

Tuesday 30 April 2013
The UK’s Future Energy Policy for Business
Roundtable Discussion
The Rt Hon Ed Davey MP - Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
Kindly hosted by the Institution of Civil Engineers

Tuesday 26 March 2013
Resource Efficiency & Waste, Generating Green Growth and REACH
Working Lunch
Lord de Mauley - Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Resource Management, the Local Environment and Environmental Science
Kindly hosted by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation

Wednesday 20 March 2013
Cyber Security: Implications for Business
Breakfast Briefing
Chloe Smith MP - Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office
Kindly sponsored by Microsoft

Monday 25 February 2013
The UK's Future House Building Policy
Working Lunch
Mark Prisk MP - Minister of State for Housing
in Partnership with the National House Building Council

Monday 28 January 2013
Local Government’s business plan for growth
Morning Roundtable Discussion
Sir Merrick Cockell, Chairman and Councillor Peter Box, Chairman of the Economy and Transport Board - The Local Government Association
Kindly sponsored by Intellect

Thursday 24 January 2013
Major Infrastructure Investment
Working Lunch
The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP - Secretary of State for Transport
Kindly sponsored by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Monday 20 January 2013
Growth and Infrastructure Act
Working Lunch
Nick Boles MP - Minister for Planning
Kindly sponsored by Hewlett Packard

Monday 14 January 2013
Conservative Party Chairman's Discussion with UK Business & Industry
Working Lunch
The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP - Chairman of the Conservative Party
Kindly sponsored by Bircham Dyson Bell LLP

Monday 10 December 2012
The Free Enterprise Group Business Discussion
Working Lunch
Kwasi Kwarteng MP, George Eustice MP, Priti Patel MP, David Ruffley MP & Chris Skidmore MP
Kindly sponsored by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Thursday 6 December 2012
Christmas Drinks with Public Affairs News and The Enterprise Forum
Red Lion Pub, Parliament Street - 6pm to Late

Monday 5 & Tuesday 6 November 2012
Enterprise Forum visit to European Parliament, Brussels
Two Day Event - Briefing of European Parliament; Lunch with Conservative MEPs; The Media in Brussels with EurActiv; Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee
Roundtable Discussions with - Marion Dewar, Member of the Cabinet to Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science; Sir Jon Cunliffe, the UK's Permanent Representative to the EU

Thursday 25 October 2012
Climate Change Obligations: meeting the challenges of the Green Deal, Built Environment and broader business energy policies
Afternoon Roundtable Discussion
Greg Barker MP - Minister of State for Climate Change
Kindly sponsored by National House Building Council

Tuesday 9 October 2012
The Enteprise Forum and The CBI Business Reception with The Rt Hon George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer
Guest List Only (secure area) - 6.15pm - Conservative Party Conference, Birmingham
John Cridland, Director General, CBI - Andrew Cumpsty, Chairman, The Enterprise Forum
For more information contact the Enterprise Forum

Tuesday 9 October 2012
What is the role of Government in growing the economy?
Copthorne Hotel - 12.30pm - Conservative Party Conference, Birmingham
Margot James, MP, Chair of the APPG for Trade and Investment; - Steve Radley, EEF, the manufacturers' organisation; Mark Littlewood, Director General of Institute of Economic Affairs; Maggie Pagano, Senior Business Columnist, Independent on Sunday; Juergen Maier, Managing Director, Siemens UK & Ireland Industry S
Kindly sponsored by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Monday 8 October 2012
Delivering the Chancellor’s vision: The UK as Europe’s technology hub
Castle Fine Gallery, ICC (secure area) - 12.30pm - Conservative Party Conference, Birmingham
Michael Fallon MP, Minister of State for Business & Enterprise; Chloe Smith MP, Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office; - Julian David, Director General, Intellect; Matt Warman, Consumer Technology Editor, Daily Telegraph; Victor Chavez, Chief Executive Officer, Thales UK
Kindly sponsored by Intellect

Wednesday 11 July 2012
Business Discussion with Lord Feldman, Chairman of the Conservative Party
Working Lunch
Lord Feldman of Elstree - Chairman of the Conservative Party
Kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance LLP

Wednesday 4 July 2012
European Commission Business Discussion
Working Lunch
Jonathan Scheele - Head of Representation for the European Commission in the UK
Kindly sponsored by BASF - The Chemical Company

Wednesday 27 June 2012
Science and Skills: Encouraging Growth
Afternoon Roundtable Discussion
The Rt Hon David Willetts MP - Minister of State for Universities and Science
Kindly sponsored by Bircham Dyson Bell

Thursday 21 June 2012
CIPR Public Affairs and CIPR International Summer Party supported by The Enterprise Forum
Evening Reception
(See 7 June 2012 News Story for more information)
David Lloyd George Room of the National Liberal Club

Thursday 14 June 2012
Minister of State for Europe: Business Update
Breakfast Briefing
The Rt Hon David Lidington MP - Minister of State for Europe
Kindly sponsored by Shell International

Tuesday 22 May 2012
The Enterprise Forum's 15th Anniversary Reception
Evening Reception
The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP - Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Kindly sponsored by Institution of Civil Engineers

Wednesday 2 May 2012
Löfstedt Report Business Update
Breakfast Briefing
The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP - Minister of State for Employment
Kindly sponsored by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation

Monday 5 March 2012
The Coalition: The Next Three Years
Working Lunch
The Rt Hon David Laws MP
Kindly sponsored by The Law Society

Monday 27 February 2012
Trade and Inward Investment - Britain Open For Business
Working Lunch
The Rt Hon The Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint - Minister of State for Trade and Investment
Kindly sponsored by Eversheds LLP

Wednesday 22 February 2012
The Red Tape Challenge
Working Lunch
Mark Prisk MP - Minister of State for Business and Enterprise
Kindly sponsored by Hewlett Packard

Monday 23 January 2012
Conservative PPS’ Business Discussion
Evening Panel Discussion
Nick Boles MP, Nicky Morgan MP, David Rutley MP, Andrew Selous MP, Ben Wallace MP - Parliamentary Private Secretaries (PPS)

Thursday 12 January 2012
Roundtable Discussion with Mark Hoban MP
Breakfast Briefing
Mark Hoban MP - Financial Secretary to the Treasury
Kindly sponsored by Jersey Finance

Thursday 8 December 2011
Infrastructure and the Growth Agenda
Working Lunch
With Geoffrey Spence - Chief Executive of Infrastructure UK, HM Treasury
Kindly sponsored by Institution of Civil Engineers

Monday 28 November 2011
European Parliament Business Update
Working Lunch
Malcolm Harbour MEP, Vicky Ford MEP, Dr Syed Kamall MEP
Kindly sponsored by Bircham Dyson Bell LLP

Thursday 10 November 2011
Roundtable Discussion with Andrew Cooper
Working Lunch
Andrew Cooper - Director of Political Strategy, No.10
Kindly sponsored by EEF, The Manufacturers' Organisation

Tuesday 4 October 2011
The Enterprise Forum Business Reception
Conservative Party Conference - Evening Reception
Alistair Burt MP - Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Kindly sponsored by The European Azerbaijan Society

Tuesday 3 October 2011
Carrot and stick: have we got the balance right on climate change policy?
Conservative Party Conference - Working Lunch
Greg Barker MP - Minister of State for Climate Change
Kindly sponsored by EEF, The Manufacturers' Organisation

Thursday 14 July 2011
UK's Energy Future
Working Lunch
Charles Hendry MP - Minister of State for Energy & Climate Change
Kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance LLP

Monday 4 July 2011
The Olympics and Business: One Year to Go
Early Evening Roundtable Discussion
Mark Prisk MP - Minister for Business and Enterprise
Kindly sponsored by BT Group

Tuesday 28 June 2011
Implementing the Public Health White Paper
Afternoon Roundtable Discussion
Rt Hon Stephen Dorrell MP - Chair of the Health Committee
Kindly sponsored by Alliance-Boots

Monday 20 June 2011
Enterprise Forum Summer Reception - The Big Society
Summer Reception
Rt Hon Francis Maude MP - Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General
Kindly sponsored by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Thursday 12 May 2011
Pension Reform
Breakfast Briefing
Steve Webb MP - Minister of State for Pensions
Kindly sponsored by Fidelity International

Thursday 31 March 2011
Post-Budget Digest
Early evening roundtable discussion
Greg Hands MP - PPS to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP
Kindly sponsored by Eversheds LLP

Tuesday 8 March 2011
Enterprise Forum Business Reception – Local Enterprise Partnerships
Business Reception
Mark Prisk MP - Minister of State for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

Monday 7 March 2011
Governing Energy: What Next?
Working Lunch - In partnership with UKBCSE
Justine Greening MP - Economic Secretary to the Treasury
Kindly hosted by Clifford Chance LLP

Monday 28 February 2011
Tackling cyber threats to the business community
Afternoon Roundtable Discussion
Rt Hon The Baroness Neville-Jones DCMG PC - Minister of State for Security
with Alistair Burt MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Monday 14 February 2011
Spending Review: Opportunities for Business
Working lunch
David Gauke MP - Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
Kindly hosted by EEF, the Manufacturers' Organisation

Tuesday 25 January 2011
Conservative MP Class of 2010: Engaging with Business
Working Lunch - New MPs from the 2010 General Election intake
with Alok Sharma MP, Esther McVey MP, Gavin Williamson MP, Mark Garnier MP and Steve Barclay MP

Tuesday 14 December 2010
Building London's Transport Future - How Government and Business best work together
Late Afternoon
Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP - Secretary of State for Transport
Kindly sponsored by Bircham Dyson Bell LLP

Monday 6 December 2010
Conservatives in the European Parliament
Working Lunch
with Malcolm Harbour MEP and Sajjad Karrim MEP
Kindly sponsored by Fidelity International

Tuesday 5th October 2010 - 9.30 to 11 PM
The Enterprise Forum Annual Conference Business Reception
Conservative Party Conference - Business Reception
Mark Prisk MP, Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills - Christine McGourty, Director - Energy UK
Kindly sponsored by Energy UK

Tuesday 5th October 2010 - 7.30 to 9 PM
'Governing Energy: What Next?'
Conservative Party Conference - Fringe Event
Charles Hendry MP, Minister of State for Energy & Climate Change
Kindly hosted by UKBCSE

Tuesday 5th October 2010 - 12.45 to 2 PM
'Size Matters? Does the UK Need More, Larger, Manufacturing Companies?'
Conservative Party Conference - Fringe Meeting
The Rt. Hon David Willetts MP, Minister for Universities & Science - Sir Richard Needham, Vice President - Dyson PLC
Kindly sponsored by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Monday 4th October 2010 - 5.45 to 7 PM
'The Role of Manufacturing: Is There Still Time To Rebalance the Economy?'
Conservative Party Conference - Fringe Event
The Rt. Hon John Redwood MP, Chairman ECP Group - Lee Hopley, Chief Economist - EEF
Kindly sponsored by Food & Drink Federation

Thursday 16th September 2010
The Rt. Hon Chris Grayling MP
Discussion
with The Rt. Hon Chris Grayling MP - Minister of State for Employment

Tuesday 27th July 2010
Business Reception
Rt. Hon Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
In Partnership with NHBC

Tuesday 29th June 2010
Business Breakfast
Mark Prisk MP - Minister of State for Business & Enterprise

Wednesday 28th April 2010
Government in Transition
Business Breakfast
Lord Heseltine
Kindly hosted by the Institute of Civil Engineers

Tuesday 20th April 2010
Election 2010 - will Labour get a fourth term?
Working Lunch
Andrew Hawkins - Executive Chairman, ComRes
Kindly hosted by Ellwood & Atfield

Thursday 25th March 2010
Budget Announcement 2010 - Conservative Response
Dinner
David Gauke MP - Shadow Treasury Minister
Kindly hosted by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Tuesday 23rd March 2010
The Growth of the Blog: Their Role in the General Election
Working Lunch
with Tim Montgomerie - Editor, ConservativeHome
Kindly Hosted by BDB LLP

Wednesday 17th March 2010
London 2020: Competing in a New FDI Era
Business Reception - Strictly Invitation Only
with The Rt. Hon Kenneth Clake QC MP - Shadow Secretary of State for Business
In association with Think London Kindly Sponsored by Nomura

Monday 8th February 2010
Nigel Waterson MP
Discussion
Nigel Waterson MP - Shadow Minister for Work & Pensions

Tuesday 26th January 2010
John Penrose MP
Working Lunch
With John Penrose MP - Shadow Minister for Business. Author of 'Regulation in a Post-bureaucratic age'
Kindly hosted by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Tuesday 15th December 2009
David Willetts MP
with David Willetts MP - Shadow Secretary of State for Universities and Skills

Wednesday 28th October 2009
Paul Tucker
Business Breakfast
with Paul Tucker - Deputy Governor, Financial Stability - The Bank of England
Kindly supported by Eversheds LLP

Monday 26th October 2009
MEP Conference
Various Sessions & Speakers
Kindly sponsored by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

Friday 16th October 2009
Richard Lambert
Working Lunch
With Richard Lambert - Director General, Confederation of British Industry
Kindly hosted by Eversheds LLP

Tuesday 6th October 2009
Fairness for the Elderly: Dignity in Retirement, Pensions & Long Term Savings
Conservative Party Conference - Fringe Meeting
Andrew Haldenby, Reform - Jeremy Wright MP, Dementia Committee
Kindly Sponsored by Society of Estate & Trust Practitioners (STEP)

Tuesday 6th October 2009
Annual Enterprise Forum Business Reception
Conservative Party Conference - Business Reception
Kindly sponsored by Association of British Insurers (ABI)

Monday 5th October 2009
Looking to the Future: The Role of Manufacturing in the UK Economy
Party Conference - Fringe Event
with Prof. Patrick Minford, Economics, Cardiff University - David Gauke MP, Shadow Treasury Minister
Kindly sponsored by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation

Monday 5th October 2009
SME's: A Cure for the Financial Crisis?
Party Conference - Members Dinner
with Peter Luff MP, Chairman of the Business & Enterprise Committee
Kindly sponsored by ACCA

Monday 20th July 2009
RESEARCHERS RECEPTION
Summer Drinks Reception
with Ed Vaizey MP, Shadow Arts Minister
Kindly sponsored by Centrica

Thursday 16th July 2009
Eric Pickles MP
Working Lunch
with Eric Pickles MP - Chairman of the Conservative Party

Tuesday 16th June 2009
Vice Presidents Lunch with
Alistair Burt MP - Assistant Chief Whip
Mark Prisk MP - Shadow Minister for Business & Enterprise
Kindly supported by the Federation of Small Businesses

Monday 1st June 2009
The Rt. Hon Kenneth Clarke MP
Working Lunch
Rt. Hon Kenneth Clarke MP - Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform
Kindly hosted by the Institute of Civil Engineers

Tuesday 12th May 2009
Rt. Hon Theresa May MP
Working Lunch
With The Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP - Shadow Secretary of State for Work & Pensions
Kindly hosted by Eversheds LLP

Wednesday 29th April 2009
Budget Announcement Response
With David Gauke MP - Shadow Treasury Minister
Kindly hosted by EEF

Tuesday 28th April 2009
'Life After Coal: Facing the UK's Energy Needs'
With Charles Hendry MP - Shadow Minister for Energy

Monday 23rd March 2009
'Future of the UK Financial Services Industry'
Working Lunch - with Philip Hammond MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Kindly Hosted by Fidelity International

Monday 16th March 2009
Conservative Members of the European Parliament
Working Lunch with
Malcolm Harbour MEP and Giles Chichester MEP
Kindly Hosted by EEF

Monday 26th January 2009
Peter Luff MP
Discussion with the Chairman of the Business & Enterprise Select Committee

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