Kent Construction Expo 2025 | Kent Construction EXPO | 1 October 2025 | The Kent Event Centre, Kent Showground, Maidstone ME14 3JF, United Kingdom

For over a decade, the EXPO has been the largest event of its kind and the go-to event for ambitious construction professionals in the South-East.

Produced by the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce and staged by Revolution Events, it features multiple conference streams, a dynamic exhibition, and prime networking opportunities. Join us in celebrating innovation, knowledge, and connection as we build a brighter future together.

Discover What’s New at n EXPO.

We are delighted to unveil not only a fresh new look but also a host of exciting new features tailored to our attendees, exhibitors, and industry professionals.

• Focused workshops with facilitated networking Participate in interactive sessions dedicated to your job function, with insights into current construction industry challenges. This enhanced networking opportunity is designed to facilitate meaningful interactions and collaborations.
• CPD Accreditation – Elevate your professional development with CPD-accredited sessions and workshops. Kent Construction EXPO offers a range of educational opportunities designed to enhance your skills and expertise while earning valuable CPD points.

Bringing you together.

The EXPO unites industry professionals and exhibitors from various sectors, from design and build to product advancement.

• Over 300 FREE Meet the Buyer pre-booked appointments.
• Forge valuable connections and expand your professional network with our dedicated sessions or elevate your networking experience with our exclusive events like the Networking Breakfast and Gala Dinner. What better way to start you day than networking over a delicious, cooked breakfast! This years dinner is kindly sponsored by Baxall Construction and is a chance to celebrate excellence, connect with industry peers, and toast to the future of construction in Kent.

Diving into the dynamic world of construction.

From smart technology to building materials, heating solutions to biomass, and from concrete to the hire market. Explore the latest development in building software, architecture, CAD systems, BIM, and digitisation, all under one roof.

But that is not all. In just one day you can benefit from:
• Over 150 exhibitors, including industry giants like Willmott Dixon, Baxall Construction, GSE Group, KIER, Jenner, Morgan Sindall, DHA, and Abbott Construction to name a few…
• Our high-level conference streams featuring 20 individual sessions covering a wide range of topics, keeping attendees informed and inspired by the latest industry trends.

2024 Past Speakers

Adam Dodd
Operations Director, Harwood Building Control

Adam Smith
Procurement Manager, Town and Country Housing

Andrew Baldwin
Preconstruction Director, Baxall Construction

Andrew Osborne
Head of Economic Development, Ashford Borough Council

Annie Brown
Open Space & Landscape Officer, Landscape Architect & Outdoor Educator, Ashford Borough Council

Arfin Mehboob
Director, BIM Outsourcing Ltd

Ben Geering
Development Director, Quinn Estates

Ben Lockwood
Deputy CEO, Ashford Borough Council

Caroline Lamont
Procurement Manager, West Kent Housing Association

Caroline Watkins
Partner, Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP

Cheryl Causebrook
Construction Industry Professional, Kent Constructing Excellence

Claire Kennedy
Partner, Playle & Partners LLP

Connor Styche
Managing Director, The Digital Lookout

Darren James
Partner, Lee Evans Partnership

David de Min
CEO and Co-Founder, System de Min

David Smith
Director of Strategic Partnerships, South East Consortium

Dom Mulford
Senior Project Surveyor, Betteridge & Milsom

Donna Popplewell
Director, Bakerwell Ltd

Dr. Bola Abisogun OBE
Change Maker, Disruptor, Servant Leader, DiverseCity Surveyors

Dr. Rehan Khodabuccus
Operations Director, ZED Pods Limited

Ella Brocklebank
Head of Communications & Business Development, Jenner (Contractors) Ltd

Ellen Huelin
Sustainability Director, Whitecode Consulting

Ellie Carswell
Senior Project Manager, AtkinsRéalis

Elouise Mitchell
Senior Planning Consultant, Lee Evans Partnership

Fiona Baker
Director, Bakerwell Ltd

Geoff Wilkinson
Managing Director, Wilkinson Construction Consultants

Gill Lane Tech IOSH
Compliance Services Co-Ordinator / Mental Health Trainer, Lighthouse Safety

Gina English
Sales and Marketing Manager, Social Enterprise Kent

Guy Hannell
Area Director, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure

Jo Davis
Client Relationship Director, Solve Social Value

Jo Weston
National Product Manager, Willmott Dixon Ltd

Jonty Brook
Chief Technology Officer, Soil Link

Lee Carroll
Partner, Bailey Partnership

Lee Maskell
Equity Partner, Faithorn Farrell & Timms

Luke Brown MRICS
Associate Director, AtkinsRéalis

Lydia Hill-Wood
Chartered Landscape Architect, Hill-Wood & Co (Kent) Ltd

Malcolm Clarke MCIOB
Managing Director, Baxall Construction

Mark Chandler
Director, Stonewells

Matthew Barker
Leading Technical Competency and Digital Change, Baxall Construction

Natalie Webster
Head of Social Sustainability, Kier

Natasha Gould
Marketing & Business Development Manager, Modus

Nathaniel Godden
Director, ADR Consulting

Nicholas Lee Evans
Heritage Partner, Lee Evans Partnership

Nicola Dibb
Managing Director, NDA Bid Writers and Solve Social Value Ltd

Paul Gannaway
Director, Betteridge & Milsom

Paul Hills Tech IOSH
Health and Safety Advisor, Lighthouse Safety Training Ltd

Paul Hooker
Director, ECO MEP

Paul Stansbridge
Technical Director, Fairhurst

Petronila Osodo
Head of Remediation - Building Safety, Notting Hill Genesis

Phil Webb
Managing Director, Walker Construction

Reece Lemon
Planning Consultant (MRTPI) (AssocRICS) and Author, Lee Evans Partnership LLP

Robert Atkinson MInstRE
Head of Design (SHC), Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd

Roland Cooper
Director, Considine Limited

Simon Ryan
Business Development Manager, Willmott Dixon

Steph Harris
Founder, Steph Harris Consulting

Stephen Laws CMIOSH
MD / General Manager, Lighthouse Safety

Steve Grimshaw
Strategic Programme Manager, Kent County Council

Stuart Hardie
Contracts Director, Baxall

Tom Reynolds
Interim Director (Environment), Gravesham Borough Council

Tracey Butler
Corporate Director (Place, Space and Leisure), Ashford Borough Council

Tudor Price
CEO, Chair, Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce

Will Rundle
Co-Founder, Soil Link

William Logan
MD, Logan Construction

Yuliana Ivanykovych
Senior Economist, Glenigan

Zara Rhodes
Proposal Coordinator, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure

GALA DINNER GUEST SPEAKERS:
Ben Kayser
Former international rugby player and entrepreneur

Joe Marler
International rugby player and podcaster