The phrase "as a forum to discuss" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a platform or setting that facilitates conversation or dialogue on a particular topic.
Example: "The conference will serve as a forum to discuss the latest advancements in renewable energy."
Alternatives: "as a platform for discussion" or "as a venue for dialogue".
Abeid, for his part, saw the election as a forum to discuss slavery and racism.
Filmmaker Kevin Smith and comedy writer Matt Mira started Talk Salad and Scrambled Eggs as a forum to discuss their love of long-running Cheers spin-off Frasier.
But, as a forum to discuss and perhaps even resolve thorny issues quietly, it seems as good a place as any on the global stage.
The event, which promises to focus on "land governance in a rapidly changing environment", is billed as a forum to discuss "innovative approaches" to land governance challenges including climate change, the growing demand for key natural resources, and rapid urbanisation.
The Big East, long known for its bruising style, used yesterday's media day as a forum to discuss the impact of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's new emphasis on eliminating rough play.
Originally created as a forum to discuss aspects of marine research, the ICES evolved into a leading collector of marine information, bringing together scientific experts from a broad range of specialties.
The survey conducted within the framework of this evaluation found that workshops helped parents to take care of their children by providing information on the child's needs and how to treat them, as well as providing them with a forum to discuss difficult issues.
What Mr. Hernandez wanted, according to the complaint, was a forum to discuss issues as basic as having to pay out of pocket for full-sleeve gloves to protect against chemicals.
Defining moments for conversations about their progress is also important, as it simultaneously provides a forum to discuss any challenges they may have come across along the way.
The lab, which was conceived as a physical forum to discuss design and sustainability issues affecting cities, previously was installed on New York's Lower East Side.
Celia McGee, a reporter for The Daily News in New York, announced her move from media columnist to feature writer on Mr. Romenesko's site, and Steven Brill, the founder of Brill's Content, used it as a public forum to discuss how freelancers should be compensated for the online resale of their work.
