# Event Details

- **Event Name**: West Kent Expo '26 Panel Discussion
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 01:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Discuss opportunities and challenges for SMEs with a panel chaired by Jemma Fairclough-Haynes during the West Kent Expo '26.About this EventAs part of the West Kent Expo '26, Jemma Fairclough-Haynes, from the Federation of Small Businesses, will chair a panel to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and What's Next for SMEs in the West Kent Area.On the panel for this event will be:Matthew Amer, Head of Public Affairs and Community Engagement, London Biggin Hill AirportMalcolm Clarke, Managing Director, Baxall ConstructionJeremy Whittaker, Economic Development and Special Projects Manager, Tonbridge & Malling Borough CouncilMore panelists and further details coming soon!Photography & Filming NoticePlease note that photography and videography will take place throughout this event.These images and recordings may be used by the event organisers for marketing, communications, reporting, and promotional purposes, including on websites, social media, and printed materials.By attending this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed or filmed and consent to the use of such images and footage where you appear. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please speak to a member of the event team on the day.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/398acc10-1958-11f1-9467-2923091d78de-rimg-w493-h740-dc460618-gmir.jpg Jemma Fairclough-Haynes is an employment law expert, business leader and experienced speaker with more than a decade in business. She is the CEO and Founder of Orchard Employment Law, a multi-award-winning consultancy that supports SMEs, large organisations, charities, and public sector clients across the UK.Jemma is a regular speaker at professional events, conferences and panels including FSB, IoD, Accountex and Tourism South East. She is known for delivering accessible, relevant talks on employment law, workplace culture, leadership, and the realities of running a business.As South East Regional Chair for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Jemma advocates for the needs of business owners across the region and contributes to policy development nationally. She is also a former FSB Area Lead for Kent and a former radio co-host.Her expert insights have been featured in Personnel Today, the BBC, Sky News, GB News, Times Radio and the Daily Mail. Jemma also sits on the boards of several organisations.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/39c4a0c0-1958-11f1-8747-1187d79d3166-rimg-w1200-h618-dc000000-gmir.png
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tonbridge/west-kent-expo-26-panel-discussion/100001983543494989
- **Event Categories**: Business, Exhibitions, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Tonbridge
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The River Centre
- **lat**: 51.1941719
- **long**: 0.279139
- **full address**: The River Centre, Medway Wharf Road, Tonbridge, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is West Kent Expo '26 Panel Discussion being held?
  - **A:** West Kent Expo '26 Panel Discussion takes place on Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 01:15 pm at The River Centre, Medway Wharf Road, Tonbridge, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing West Kent Expo '26 Panel Discussion?
  - **A:** West Kent Expo '26 Panel Discussion is organized by West Kent Business.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** West Kent Expo '26 Panel Discussion is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tonbridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If West Kent Expo '26 Panel Discussion sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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