Introduction
Show Planner / Deadline Dates
Event Timings
Important Contacts
Stand Information
General Information
- Accommodation
- Car Parking
- Catering
- Deliveries / Collection & Storage
- Security
- Sponsor Badges
- Venue Information
- Video Services
Lead Generation
Session Information
Promoting your Presence
Form Downloads
Important Documents
General Information
This page includes:
Accommodation | Car Parking | Catering | Deliveries | Courier Services |
Security | Sponsor Badges | Venue Information | Filming of Seminars
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Accommodation
| Hotel | Postcode | Tel | Distance from venue | Time from venue | Website |
| Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel * | ME17 1RE | 01622 528565 | Onsite | https://www.mercuremaidstone.co.uk/ | |
| The Windmill Hollingourne | ME17 1TR |
01622 889000 | 0.5 Miles | 8 Minutes | https://thewindmillhollingbourne.co.uk/ |
| Travelodge Maidstone Central | ME16 0SR |
0800 640 3771 | 8 Miles | 14 Minutes | https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/414/Maidstone-Central-hotel |
| Premier Inn Maidstone Town Centre | ME16 8HR | 0333 321 9287 |
8.5 Miles | 15 Minutes |
https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/kent/maidstone |
*The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel are offering bed and breakfast (single occupancy) for £95.20 inc VAT when you use the code "MERWED". Subject to availability, book now to avoid disappointment.
Car Parking
There are over 500 free parking spaces at the Mercure Maidstone. Please ensure you check your vehicle in on arrival.
Catering
All catering will be free of charge throughout the event.
Deliveries/Collection
Owing to increased security we must be advised of the following in advance of a delivery being sent to the venue:
- Estimated time of arrival (and departure).
- Vehicle registration number (preferred) / Name of delivery company.
- Drivers name (if possible).
- Destination of the delivery and venue / organiser contact name (see below for details).
Send all materials to:
- Mark boxes: Use the delivery note attached and mark boxes "Kent AI Conference".
- Mark the name of organisation on each box (not just the delivery company).
- DO NOT ship boxes to arrive before Monday 22nd June 2026, as the venue will not accept them.
- IMPORTANT: If your boxes need to arrive before Monday 22nd June 2026 special arrangements must be made. Call +44 (0)1892 820 933 or email Bree Pace to organise this.
PLEASE NOTE: If items are left at the venue after the show and breakdown has finished and are not correctly labelled for collection the venue will not keep these items. They will store labelled items for up to one week before they are disposed of. It is not the responsibility of the venue to arrange collections, contact couriers or check left items.
Courier Services
Please see below a few of the Courier companies that we would recommend, who can pick up and drop off within specific time slot.
Citysprint: 020 7880 1000
Inmotion Logistics (offer a bespoke service): 07766 815655
Storage in the exhibition area is limited. Where possible please ask your courier to remove any boxes that are not required. Please see Deborah Ward-Johnstone onsite if you require storage once at the venue.
Haulage / Equipment Transport - If you require help with the haulage/shipment of your equipment for Kent AI Conference please contact Bree Pace.
International Deliveries - It is essential that any items sent to the UK from overseas are clearly marked. It is of paramount importance that description forms are completed fully for customs. Please ensure that you allow plenty of time for your international items to arrive. Items can be held in customs for up to 7 days. If you do not have a UK address that items can be shipped to in advance please contact Bree Pace to discuss your requirements.
Security
Whilst every reasonable precaution is taken to ensure the safety and security of personnel and equipment, the Organisers cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage or any consequential losses which may befall your personnel or property.We would strongly recommend that valuables, particularly those of a portable nature such as Laptops, tablets etc, are not left unattended on your stand or in the conference room at any time but especially during the breakdown period. If you think you may need storage for a particular period of time please contact the Organisers Office on site and we will try our best to accommodate your needs.
A primary objective of ours is to deny access to the professional thief. In order to do this we operate a no badge, no entry rule. This rule applies not only to delegates but to sponsors, speakers, staff and contractors as well.
If there is an incident on your stand resulting in loss of property, please make sure you report it to Revolution Events whilst onsite, unfortunately failure to do so could result in your insurance claim being made void.
Sponsor Badges
As sponsors of The Kent AI Conference you are entitled to a number of badges, which will be detailed in your event contract. Register for your badges / passes
Badges will be put on your stands on the 23rd June 2026.
Venue Information
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel,
Filming of Seminar
Filming of seminar with video production (your slides included on a split screen) = £450.00 + VAT.
