Organisers are hoping for a record attendance at the biggest business show in Kent this week, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

More than 3,200 people will walk through the doors of Kent 2020 Vision Live at Kent Event Centre in Detling on Wednesday.

They will mix with over 300 businesses who have taken out exhibition stands at the county's biggest networking event.

Visitors will hear from top figures in the business world including James Averdieck, founder of desert brand GüPuds.

Other notable speakers include David Statham, managing director at Southeastern, and strategic advisor Rohit Talwar.

The finalists of the Kent Excellence in Business Awards, dubbed the KEiBAs, will be announced by Cllr Mark Dance at 1pm.

This year, a record 319 entries were received from all over the county.

The rights to run the show were acquired by Pembury-based Revolution Events this month after its previous owners BSK-CiC revealed it was suffering financial difficulties.

Richard Tribe, joint managing director at Revolution Events, said: “This week’s Kent 2020 will be the first one to run under the new ownership of Revolution Events and we are expecting it to be the best event yet, with more exhibitors and attendees than ever before.

"After managing the event on contract for the last four years, we are delighted to have taken full control of this key platform for doing business in the county and look forward to some exciting times ahead as we keep adding more value every year.”

To register to attend, visit www.kent2020live.co.uk.