FIRST Strategic Insight is a multidisciplinary international affairs organisation. Founded in 1984, it aims to enhance communication between leaders in industry finance and government worldwide and to promote strategic dialogue.
FIRST focuses on business strategy and government policy making. With a mission to bring decision makers together, it seeks to create business opportunities at the strategic level, and to provide a forum of influence.
This is achieved via three key channels: Publishing, Events and Roundtables and Awards.
FIRST works with Government departments to help promote, trade, investment and diplomatic engagement.
FIRST is a winner of a PPA Award for Publishing Excellence and received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise on two occasions in recognition of its success in international markets.