West Kent is the highest-performing and most productive area in Kent and Medway. The region is home to 361,000 people, generating £15.12 billion in GDP and £12.77 billion in GVA. It benefits from greater integration into UK and international markets, with close connections to London, the M25, Gatwick Airport and Europe (through the channel ports and HS1).

Home to 19,095 businesses, West Kent is an international destination that is home to key global service and distributive exporters such as Amazon, AXA Health, Childrensalon, and DHL. It also accommodates an innovative range of agri-tech operations and local producers across its extensive high value rural land, distributing to both UK and international locations.

This economy is built on knowledge drawn from education institutions and a highly skilled local populace, infrastructure links, high productivity and innovation, and a business environment and work-life balance that attract talented people and businesses to West Kent every day. As such, if you want to do business locally, nationally, or internationally, West Kent is a standout location and with Invest West Kent we intend to make some noise about it! We look forward to seeing you at UKREiiF and potentially exploring how West Kent could work for you.