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Summit returns online for 2021 extravaganza
One of the traditional curtain- raising networking events of the new year has confirmed it will return for 2021 - albeit virtually.
The popular Kent and Medway Business Summit returns for its fourth year on January 15 with a focus on business resilience, renewal, innovation and strategies for a return to growth.
Hosted annually by the University of Kent’s Kent Business School, in partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Institute of Directors (IoD) and Locate in Kent, the summit brings together some 400 businesses, academics and policy makers to debate key themes.
And top of the agenda will be the latest developments on Brexit and the government’s response to the pandemic - and how it impacts business
in the county.
To be held completely online, it will harness cutting-edge virtual conferencing technology provided by Remo to recreate the physical experience.
Expert speakers confirmed so far include: Professor
Anand Menon, from UK in a Changing Europe; Dr Roger Barker, director of policy, at the IoD; and the Bank of England’s Phil Eckersley.
More speakers will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
The dean of Kent Business School, Professor Marian Garcia, said: “At this extraordinary time, we have never needed more the opportunity to come together virtually to drive forward a clear vision for our county.
“We need to look to the future and to collaborate to provide a strong platform for growth for business of all size and in all sectors.”
Tickets to the summit cost £10 with places limited to 400.
Gavin Cleary, Locate in Kent CEO, said: “It is an excellent chance for the business community of Kent and Medway to re-group, share what we have learnt over the last few months and plan for the future, moving forward to recovery and renewal.”
Train firm Southeastern are confirmed as sponsors.
Register your interest for the event at tinyurl.com/KMsummit