Industry insiders, the police and health professionals will be among the speakers at an event to share thoughts about alcohol.
The Big Drink Debate will see professionals from the South East speak at two events chaired by broadcaster Nicky Campbell.
Discussion events are taking place in Oxford on November 19 and in Maidstone on November 24.
A panel of representatives from the NHS, police and the alcohol industry will feed into an audience debate, looking at how much alcohol people consume and how they perceive alcohol related health and social issues.
David Sheehan, development manager for the Public Health Group South East, which is behind the project, said: "The Big Drink Debate is an exciting first step towards ensuring that the concerns of professionals and the public are addressed."
Gavin Partington, head of communications at the Wine and Sprit Trade Association, said: "The drinks industry is committed to ensuring alcohol is promoted and sold in a responsible manner. It's right that people should be able to enjoy the drinks of their choice but also encouraged to drink responsibly.
"We welcome the Big Drink Debate as an opportunity for public and professionals to come together and discuss important issues that affect both our business and the community."
Following the panel events a Big Drink Debate manifesto will be launched in December incorporating the results of research from across the region and the views and opinions of participants The manifesto will inform future alcohol priorities in the South East.
To book a place at the events in Oxford or Maidstone and for more information, go to www.bigdrinkdebateSE.org.uk