A former Dragons' Den star will deliver the opening keynote speech at one of the South East's biggest business events in May.

Now in its 17th year, Business Vision Live will return to the Kent Event Centre at Detling on Wednesday May 10.

More than 2,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors are expected to attend.

And kicking off proceedings will be former Dragon Piers Linney.

The CEO of tech platform Moblox was on the hit BBC show between 2013 and 2015 and also made an appearance on Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire in 2011.

He will follow opening remarks delivered by Roger Gough, leader of Kent County Council.

Other keynotes include Laura Bounds, the founder of Kent Crisps.

She will discuss how she was able to grow an internationally recognised brand and pivot the direction of the company when the pandemic hit.

The event, which is free to attend, also includes workshops on how to build a better website, develop your social media expertise and boost your brand.

To register in advance, and for further information on the one-day event, click here.

A networking breakfast will start the day, at an additional charge. Details can be found here.