The Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI) is the primary representative of the Brazilian industry. It is the highest body of the industry trade union system and, it has been advocating for the interests of the national industry since its inception in 1938. It also serves as the main interlocutor with the Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary, as well as several entities and organizations in Brazil and abroad.

Representing 27 state federations of industry and 1,280 trade unions, to which nearly 900,000 industries are affiliated, it is directly responsible for the Industrial Social Service (SESI), the National Service of Industrial Training (SENAI), and the Euvaldo Lodi Institute (IEL). Together, these three organizations form the Industry System, which also includes state-level industry federations and trade unions.

Since its establishment, CNI has played a leading role in society, promoting debate, and building consensus on key national issues. Especially concerning those matters that have a strong influence on the development of Brazilian industry and economy.

CNI, headquartered in Brasília with a representative office in São Paulo, is recognized as a key voice at the national level, examining and presenting suggestions for the development and refinement of policies and laws that strengthen the productive sector and modernize the country.

In addition, CNI encourages national industry research, innovation, and technological development. It also supports initiatives that promote self-recognition, social development, and professional training of workers. These actions are based on studies, technical research, consultations, and constant dialogues with industry federations and trade unions, national sectorial associations, forums, and business councils.