Welcome to the Kent Construction EXPO

Mini Event Manual

Thursday 2nd October 2025 at The Kent Event Centre, Detling

Produced by the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce; Kent Construction EXPO is the largest gathering of construction industry professionals, contractors and suppliers in the South East, delivering a unique opportunity for the construction sector to come together for an invaluable day of networking and innovation.

Below are the first few steps to get you started on promoting yourself and getting ready for the event before the full information is released 4 months prior to the event.

Actions and Deadlines - Due ASAP

Below are the is the most urgent action required in order for us to start promoting your presence at the Kent Construction EXPO. Please complete these as soon as possible so that you can get the best ROI.

Hints and Tips

Click on the guide below to see Revolution's Ultimate Guide to a Successful Event - this includes all of our combined years of worldly event knowledge to ensure we can help you to have the best event possible!

Things to start thinking about...

Networking Breakfast and Gala Dinner

To book tickets to our special Networking Breakfast at the start of the day please email complete this form. The Networking Breakfast includes cooked breakfast, tea, coffee & soft drinks. Starting at 7:30am and concluding at 08:55am.

The Gala Dinner follows in the evening, if you would like to book tickets (or tables) please complete this form. Tickets can be booked individually or as table bookings up to 10 places. Dress attire: smart/business wear or lounge suits for men.

Accommodation

See below a list of accommodation options near the venue: Kent Event Centre, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF.

Hotel Name	Postcode	Tel number	Distance to venue	Time to venue	Website
Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club	ME14 4NQ	01622 734334	7 miles	13 mins	https://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/tdmgs-tudor-park-marriott-hotel-and-country-club/
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel	ME17 1RE	01622 528 565	6.2 miles	11 mins	https://www.mercuremaidstone.co.uk/
Premier Inn (Sanding) Maidstone	ME14 3AS	0333 321 1288	4.9 miles	9 mins	https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/kent/maidstone/maidstone-sandling.html?cid=GLBC_MAIMAL
Travelodge Maidstone Central	ME16 0SR	08719 846442	7.2 miles	14 mins	https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/414/Maidstone-Central-hotel

On-Site Lead Generation (data capture)

All Kent Construction EXPO attendees will be wearing a card style badge containing a QR code with contact details. This year we are using a new system which will allow you to download attendee's contact details immediately. Once set up, the 'Live Lead App License' will allow you to scan delegates badges on your smart phone or tablet and receive their contact data in real time. Details will be available soon on how to order a License.

Click here for details on how the new Live Lead App License works. If you have any further questions please contact Bree

Your Workshop/Roundtable (if applicable)

To ensure you meet the delegates who have a genuine interest in your products and services and to enable our delegates to choose their sessions more effectively, we are suggesting that sponsors provide us with a seminar video preview clip to back up the marketed précis.

This is your opportunity to promote your session to our pre-registered delegates and let them know the key topics covered and takeaways. All videos provided will be added to the Kent Construction YouTube channel and shared in various social media feeds.

Click here to see an example from another event.

Key Event Details

Event Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025

Event Timings (approx): 09:00 - 16:00

Event Build up (vehicles and large items requiring loading bay access): Tuesday 30th September 09.00 - 09.30

Event Build up (standard): Wednesday 1st October 09:00 - 17:30

Event Close and Exhibitor Breakdown: Thursday 2nd October 16:00 - 17:30

Venue Information:

Kent Event Centre
Kent Showground
Clive Emson Building
Detling
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3JF

The programme for the event is finalised 3-4 weeks prior to the event.

Click here for the Event Website.

Important Contacts

The Kent Construction EXPO team are:

Name	Job Title	Telephone	Email
Emily Taylor	Group Events Manager	+44 (0)1892 820 939	emily@revolution-events.com
Bree Pace	Operations Coordinator	+44 (0)1892 820 933	bree@revolution-events.com
Lois Joe	Senior Marketing Executive	+44 (0) 1892 820 947	lois@revolution-events.com