Kent and Medway Business Summit 2026: Reset Kent and Medway

Kent and Medway stands at a turning point

It’s time for change.

Economic uncertainty, political upheaval, shifting identities, skills shortages, infrastructure pressures and changing public expectations are all colliding at once. Yet too often, we discuss these issues in isolation.

Join us on Thursday 17 September to stop talking about the challenges — and start reshaping what comes next.

This is not another day of passive panels and predictable speeches. Expect a dynamic, participant-led event built around discussion, movement, debate and collaboration — bringing together business leaders, policymakers, educators, innovators and entrepreneurs to ask the big questions about where Kent is heading next.

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Building an Investable Biotech: Risk, Readiness & Reality

📅 Wednesday 9th September 2026 📍The Oculus, EC4N 8AF

Discovery Park is partnering with One Nucleus to deliver an evening of engaging fireside chat featuring an accredited executive coach and a professional rugby player, highlighting the importance of leadership, teamwork, resilience and the value of coaching in developing high performing founders and teams.

Building a successful biotech company requires more than great science, it demands founders who demonstrate readiness, resilience and the ability to manage risk effectively. This London BioWednesday event will explore how life science entrepreneurs can position themselves as compelling investment opportunities, shifting investor perception from high risk ventures to credible, investment ready businesses.

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