As an advocacy organization, ITI works to influence policy issues aimed at encouraging innovation and promoting global competitiveness across the world.
[2] Ars Technica has described the Information Technology Industry Council as "a lobbying group with a membership list that includes almost all the heavy-hitters of the tech world".
ITI further supports its members by organizing industry-wide consensus on policy issues and providing access to global markets.
In order to accomplish this, it facilitates meetings with key policy individuals at ITI, on Capitol Hill, and with the Administration.
ITI also fosters strong relationships with domestic member company representatives and local industry associations to further its international trade policy priorities.