Kent Business Leaders Dinner – 24th April 2025

ATTENDANCE IS BY INVITATION ONLY

At a time of much uncertainty for the economy and for business, there is more value than ever in local business leaders coming together to support each other and to exchange ideas and opportunities.

With this in mind, we are relaunching our Kent Business Leaders Dinner series. The first of these will be held at the Darwin Banqueting Suite situated on the University of Kent’s campus at Canterbury on Thursday 24th April. A drinks reception will be served from 5.30pm followed by a sumptuous dinner. Tickets are fully inclusive of an arrival drink, 3 course dinner, coffee and all wine, beer and soft drinks.

We are delighted that Sarah Howard MBE, Chair of the British Chambers of Commerce, will be speaking at the dinner.

This event enables like-minded business leaders to gather in an informal and relaxed environment. We encourage all our guests to talk freely and to exchange opinions and ideas in a confidential and supportive environment. As a result, we ask guests to respect that this event is held under ‘Chatham House’ rules, hence no media representatives will be present.

Please note – we feel that, in these uncertain and challenging times, it is vital that our local business leaders come together in this way and that this event series should not be a profit driven activity hence the ticket price has been set at ‘cost’.

Dress Code: Usual Business Attire

Keynote Speaker: Sarah Howard MBE

Sarah has a long history in the Chamber Movement and is a great advocate for the power of business for good. Sarah became Chair of the British Chambers of Commerce in 2019, is a Past President of Suffolk Chamber and sits on the board of the London Chamber. In challenging times for business, she has supported the BCC and international network’s growth and is working with her teams to ensure they support the growth and prosperity of our members.

She has a particular interest in skills development and bringing more diversity into the Boardroom and is currently working closely with Neurodiverity in Business. She was awarded the MBE in 2015 for her work on skills development for young people.

With a background in management consultancy, Sarah has worked for high profile organisations including JP Morgan and KPMG. She chairs Codikoat, a rapidly expanding British Biotech startup which is taking their unique antiviral, antibacterial technology to domestic and international markets.

She is also the Chair of Abbeycroft Leisure, a large not for profit Leisure Trust and is a Governor at West Suffolk College and a Member of Suffolk Academy Trust.

MENU CHOICES

At the time of booking, please select one of the following per course:

Starter

• TBC

Main Course

• TBC

Dessert

• TBC

Please notify us of any dietary requirements.

Staged by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, in association with KICC Patrons.

Please see our full list of our event Terms and Conditions