The B7 is the business side of the G7 process, representing the business world of the G7 countries. The objective of the B7 is contributing to the G7 agenda, providing the point of view of business on major economic issues, addressing recommendations and proposals. To such purpose, the B7 organises various initiatives and events gathering together all the relevant parts of civil society, business, opinion leaders providing a ground for a high-level debate on international issues to be turned into actions. The B7 is chaired annually by the country leading the G7; 2017 Italy presides over G7, while the Confederation of Italian Industries - CONFINDUSTRIA is responsible for the B7.