Attending the Summit

We look forward to welcoming you to the 6th Kent and Medway Business Summit. Here is some information to help make your day run smoothly. For any queries on the day please email kbsbusiness@kent.ac.uk and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Location

University of Kent, Kent Business School, Sibson, Park Wood Road, Canterbury, CT2 7FS.

Getting here

The campus has excellent transport links and is easily reached by road, rail and bus. For more information on travel go to www.kent.ac.uk/locations/canterbury/directions

If you are driving to campus you will need to provide your car registration number in advance as part of the registration process and follow directions to car parks. Follow directions to the Giles Lane car park (CT2 7BQ) where spaces have been reserved for Summit visitors. Campus map www.kent.ac.uk/maps/canterbury/canterbury-campus

Accessibility

There is accessible parking immediately outside Sibson building, please display your blue badge to park in these spaces. Taxis are able to drop-off and collect from waiting bays outside the building. A bus stop is immediately opposite the building. There are accessible entrances on both sides of Sibson and lifts to all floors of the building. There are accessible toilets on all levels of Sibson.

If you require a personal assistant or companion, they will not be charged for a ticket. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome. To discuss access or other requirements please email kbsbusiness@kent.ac.uk

Share your news at the Summit

To further increase the collaboration potential we’re inviting you to share your news, opportunities and views on our ‘share board’.

Located in the central atrium space, the share board is a place to share your interests and opportunities. So, when you come to the Summit, bring a business card, flyer or leaflet and we’ll provide blank cards for you to add further details.

Let’s bring Kent and Medway businesses together to create a stronger, better future. Your views count

We would like to hear your views and experience of the current business landscape to inform our discussions at the Summit and in feedback on the day.

Please scan this QR code to take a brief survey.

Thank you.

Explore added extras at this year’s summit from 1.30pm:

Enjoy a buffet of Kent produce, and take your lunch break in the ‘Pitching Session’ and ‘Chartered Directors Insights’ plus ‘Quiz the Experts’ in the Atrium.

1.30pm Pitching session

Hear from Kent based high growth businesses pitching to showcase their business innovation.

2pm Chartered Directors Insights

Presentation and Q&A delivered by Institute of Directors professional Chartered Directors (CDir).

Quiz the experts

Grab some expert one-to-one advice from the stands in the Atrium. 1

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Android device shown, but laptops and Apple devices similar

Open and look for WiFi Guest. Select it and either wait for a message to log in or go to your device’s web browser

If a message shows on your status bar, tap it

In your device’s web browser, you need to get to this screen. If this has not happened try browsing to www.kent.ac.uk In the middle section in blue, click or tap on the “continue” button

At the login screen, either enter your login (if you have used the Guest WiFi before or if you are a Sky customer), otherwise click or tap on Create Account

Enter your details in the form as required, and set yourself a username and password. Once done you will be returned to the login screen. A red asterix denotes a required field.

Login with the combination you just created, and you will now be connected to WiFi

IoD South

Creating connections across the South of England and beyond

IoD South stretches from Banbury in the north to Dover in the east, with seven branches representing a huge diversity of businesses and sectors. Our region is one of high output and remarkable achievement, and our branches provide opportunities for inspiration, discussion and development of ideas and interests.