Refurbishment and Restore Issue 17 2019 | Page 28

Building The Future: Technologies, Opportunities and Challenges The South East’s leading construction event returns to the Kent Event Centre on October 3rd, when Kent Construction EXPO brings together 2,000+ construction professionals, contractors, developers and specialist suppliers to the sector. Brought to you by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Kent County Council and Medway Council, this major annual gathering offers a fantastic line-up of speakers, alongside the South East’s largest exhibition of construction suppliers: providing a unique opportunity for you to get the inside track on major infrastructure projects and the latest industry developments, while making valuable new contacts and building your business. We already have a great programme line-up confirmed, with inspirational keynotes and practical workshops that will provide you with fresh insights into current construction industry challenges and opportunities on the horizon as well as emerging technologies, practices and innovations - helping you to keep up to date and thrive in the years ahead. Back by popular demand, our roundtable stream provides a focussed platform for discussion where you will have the opportunity to share your challenges and opportunities, hear your peer’s points of view and learn from their experiences, ask questions and voice an opinion. 28 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk See below for just a few of the hot topics and sector trends that will feature on the programme this year: • Collaboration & New Ways of Working Together This year’s information-packed event creates a unique environment for sharing best practice and real-life experiences. Attendees can benefit from: • Over 200 market-leading exhibitors • Environmental Issues • 600 FREE meet-the-buyer appointments with leading contractors, suppliers and government departments • Digital Construction & Emerging Technologies • Latest updates on government infrastructure projects • Disruptive Forces: AI, AR, Drones & Robots • Invaluable networking opportunities to build and maintain business relationships • Sustainability • Building Offsite/ Modular Construction • Local developments, projects and initiatives • Addressing Mental Health • R&D Tax Relief • Digital Marketing • Obtaining Planning Consent on Strategic and Brownfield Sites • Procurement & the Supply Chain • VAT changes to the Construction sector • Women in Construction • Latest updates on government infrastructure projects • Live Demo Areas showcasing the most dynamic and innovative products in the industry • Big Networking Breakfast with a focus on how the evolving digital world will affect the construction industry • Post-Event Gala Dinner, the perfect way to unwind, network and celebrate excellence within the industry. After-dinner speaker is former world heavyweight champion Frank Bruno. Book now to avoid disappoint, over 75% booked already! • The Skills Shortage: Skills, Apprenticeships and Training • Kent Construction: Opportunities, Threats and Performance vs. the National Outlook • Innovation For more information and to reserve your FREE place, visit: www.kentconstructionexpo.com