About the DBF

The Docklands Business Forum (DBF) – Who are we?

The DBF is a team of innovators, disruptors, leaders, entrepreneurs and like-minder people based in Docklands that have come together to work in partnership on local social and economic issues.

With more than 100 member organisations involved, representing over 35,000 employees, the DBF is now a key stakeholder in the area.

We work to ensure the area realises its full potential in becoming a world centre for international commerce, entrepreneurial innovation and maritime tourism.

Our 6 Key Activities:

  1. Representing Docklands business on eight local and national governance committees.
  2. Promoting Docklands as a place to visit and enjoy.
  3. Celebrating and promoting the remarkable achievements of Dockland enterprise with the annual Docklands Business Awards.
  4. Connecting businesses with the local area through the annual Docklands Volunteer Day.
  5. Networking to create B2B relationships.
  6. Docklands Enterprise Directory is published by the DBF and is the only full listing of all Docklands businesses.