Kentish Gazette Canterbury & District

Thousands set to flock to Business Vision Live

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Organisers of Business Vision Live, says this year’s show is set to generate up to £25million for the thousands of companies taking part.

The event at the Kent Event Centre in Detling on Wednesday, May 11 will be its 15th outing and its first since the pandemic forced it be sidelined for two years.

Some 2,000 people are expected to attend what is now the largest regional business event in the UK, with more than 150 exhibitors taking part.

The networking event will also showcase a number of keynote speakers, practical workshops and networking opportunit­ies. Discussion points will range from the EU to the environmen­t.

Organised in partnershi­p with Kent County Council, the KM Media Group, Kent

Invicta Chamber of Commerce, SELEP and more, this year’s programme includes an opening keynote from the BBC’S Ben Thompson.

He will be sharing his perspectiv­e on the short, medium and long-term prospects for British businesses and their

ability to meet the challenges of widespread social and economic change.

While the main event is free to attend, there is a Big Networking Breakfast before the main event where attendees will have the chance to hear from key business leaders. It is sponsored by Kent and Medway Growth Hub, Ashfordfor and Medway Council. Tickets for that cost £25+VAT.

Other sessions taking place during the day include an update on employment law, diversity in the workplace, alternativ­e energy sources, and a look at what the fastest growing companies are doing online.

A spokesman for Pembury-based organisers Revolution Events said: “Visitors will be able to benefit from new features for the 2022 event, including a new exhibition layout, improved roundtable room facilities, fun freebies in the delegate bag plus have the chance to enter competitio­ns on the exhibition stands.”

All attendees will also be entered into a prize draw.

To register for the event, visit businessvi­sionlive.com.

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Panel sessions at a previous Business Vision Live event - it returns after a two-year lay-off

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