The county’s longest running business network is just a month away.

Now in its 29th year Kent B2B (business-to-business) will welcome an array of guest speakers when it returns to the Ashford International Hotel.

B2B is a free conference and exhibition day where masses of new, and old, businesses meet under one roof.

Hosted by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, a number of key speakers will be discussing how they managed to get to where they are in the industry, including Kevin Gaskell.

Mr Gaskell works with leading luxury car marques BMW and Porsche – in just five year he lead the latter from the verge of bankruptcy to one of the most profitable car manufacturers in the UK.

Kevin is a well-respected speaker, with experience of standing before a number of business environments, including Google UK, wher ehe delivered a strong and clear message, according to director Richard Trinder, who said Kevin “injected gravitas, humour and credibility.”

Opening the event will be the Rt Hon Damian Green, who was recently re-elected for the fifth consecutive year as MP for Ashford – he will be discussing the ‘prospects for British businesses in Kent for the next five years’.

Over 600 businesses are expected to attend the event, which will also include a speech from digital expert Warren Knight, free digital marketing taster sessions and a business networking breakfast.

Kent B2B is a free event and will be at the Ashford International Hotel on Tuesday, July 7.

For more information visit www.kentb2b.co.uk.