Exhibition Zones

Discover the feature zones and how they can aid your business

The six zones will give delegates the opportunity to explore key areas of interest whilst offering further information, guidance and inspiration for their businesses.

Tomorrow's Workforce Zone

Supported by the Careers and Enterprise Company, visitors to this zone will be able to find out more about opportunities to help students as they prepare for the world of work. Careers leads from a number of Kent schools will be on hand to gather feedback from the business community around their requirements from young people looking to move into employment and to share details of how their students can help employers by sharing their experience and perspectives – of both the workplace and how the businesses engage with younger generations. Also on hand will be a group of volunteer Enterprise Advisors who will explain to visitors how they help bridge the gap between the worlds of business and education, and the rewards they gain.

Start Up & Micro Business Zones

We understand that not every company has the resources to provide enough staff to exhibit at a business event. That's why we have created The Micro Business Zone – perfect for companies who may only have 1 or 2 employees, but still lots to offer!

The Start Up Zone is for especially designed for companies just starting out in the big wide world of Business! We offer slightly smaller (and therefore cost effective) exhibition stands for Start-Up companies (up to 2 years old) to begin their networking event journey with Business Vision LIVE. We provide you with just enough space to get started and launch your business and branding to the visitors and exhibitors of our event.

Low Carbon Kent Zone

Discover how low carbon goods and services can benefit your business

Through the Low Carbon Kent network, KCC sponsors this Zone to host businesses offering green services and show how we can help reduce your costs and overheads as well as increase your reputation and competitiveness.

The low carbon sector is constantly innovating and changing and its estimated value to the Kent economy is believed to be around £1 billion.

Come visit us in the centre of the zone to find out about grants up to £10,000 on offer through LoCASE, support if you wish to enter or work in the offshore wind sector and free support on offer for all SMEs.

Kent and Medway Growth Hub Zone

Your gateway to business growth

This exciting new service, the first of its kind in Kent, aims to cut through the jargon and the veritable minefield of information, to provide a clear and simple single point of contact for business support services and funding opportunities.

This free county-wide programme provides information about Funding, Regulation & Licensing, Business Support and Events information, as well as advice on how to start, run and grow your business.

Challenge Kent Zone

Are you ready to ‘Challenge Kent’?

Did you know that Kent Libraries can help you access prospecting data and business factsheets? Or that there is free support available for businesses looking to start or grow export sales? Were you aware that there is an organisation focused on promoting Kentish food and drink brands? Or that there is help for young entrepreneurs, organisations looking to access growth finance and businesses that want to support their staff health and wellbeing.

If you think you might be missing out, come to the Challenge Kent Zone and test your skills and knowledge on a host of fun and engaging activities. As well gaining access to support and information to help your business thrive, you could win one of a host of prizes.

Prizes include wine, chocolates and a basket of amazing Kentish food and drink, plus tickets for go-karting at Buckmore Park and more.

Leisure and Hospitality Zone

Visit the Leisure and Hospitality Zone to discover some of the exciting venues and attractions that make the county so appealing for businesses and international visitors. Then find out how you can leverage these brilliant local assets to your advantage, including corporate event venues, hotels, local food & drink and much more.