The challenges and opportunities facing the public and private housing sector in the county will be put under the microscope at a major event in March.

The Kent Housing Group Conference 2024 will see more than 200 housing industry professionals attend at the Kent Event Centre in Detling.

The one-day event is set to attract developers, planners, architects, contractors, policy-makers and consultants among others.

Organised by the Kent Housing Group – which represents the housing sector across Kent and Medway – and hosted by the BBC news presenter Sally Bundock, it is also hoped a senior national politician will accept an invitation to deliver a keynote speech.

KHG chair Brian Horton said: “Housing is fundamentally about people and communities, not just bricks and mortar.

“In addition to informing, educating and enthusing key stakeholders and members, our conference will provide strategic advice and a Kent perspective on the hottest topics and issues facing the housing sector today and into the future.”

Key panel discussions at the conference will reflect the themes of the Kent and Medway Housing Strategy 2020-2025, and discussions on the day will help KHG to formulate its future strategy.

KHG members can attend for free, while non-members can attend for £150+VAT if booked before January 31 – or £250+VAT after.

The event takes place on Tuesday, March 5 and is held in association with Birketts, Counties and Capital Consulting and Stantec.