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West Kent Expo'26

After the success of Expo ’25, which attracted around 500 delegates and over 50 exhibitors, the West Kent Expo is back for 2026 - bigger, more diverse, and designed to bring the business community together.

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Event details

Join us at the West Kent Expo'26 on Wednesday 11th March 2026, bringing together local businesses, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals for a day of networking, inspiration, and opportunity.

  • Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026
  • Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Venue: The River Centre, Medway Wharf Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1RE

Whether you're looking to grow your business, make valuable connections, or explore local services, this event is the place to be

What to expect

This year, more than 50 local businesses from across West Kent and beyond will come together to showcase innovation, share expertise, and create opportunities for growth. Whether you’re a start-up, an established SME, or looking to launch a new idea, the Expo is your chance to connect, learn, and get inspired. For more information have a look at our West Kent Expo'26 info pack.

The West Kent Expo 2026 will feature:

Get Well. Stay Well. Thrive: Workplaces where every generation thrives

Practical mental wellbeing practices that unite all ages and build resilient teams, thriving workplaces and healthier communities.

Presented by West Kent Mind

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Public Procurement Decoded: A Guide for Local Suppliers

Learn how public procurement works, common pitfalls, and engage in an informal chance to meet the buyers

Presented by the TMT Procurement Partnership

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West Kent Expo Panel Discussion

A panel of local businesses will discuss the opportunities and challenges for SMEs with a panel chaired by Jemma Fairclough-Haynes during the West Kent Expo '26.

Chaired by the FSB - South East

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Practical ways to use AI for your business

Learn how to implement AI tools effectively within your business through practical use cases.

Presented by Avalon Insights

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Our sponsors and supporters

Enterprise Hub - Early-stage business opportunity

The Enterprise Hub at West Kent Expo’26 offers early-stage businesses an accessible way to exhibit within a professional event setting. Located on the ground floor of The River Centre, Tonbridge, alongside the workshop space, cafeteria, and media suite, it places emerging businesses at the heart of the day’s activity.

Spaces are available at £50 + VAT and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Additional information

West Kent Expo'26

Who’s behind it
Organised by Invest West Kent (the councils of Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, Tunbridge Wells) in partnership with GLL.

Admission
Free - open to all local businesses, entrepreneurs, SMEs and wider business community.

Get involved
For more information about the West Kent Expo 2026, and to participate as a sponsor or exhibitor, please email: expo@gll.org or download the Expo pack here.

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