March 13, 2026 — Douglas, Isle of Man The Isle of Man Government announced on March 12 that the island will Isle of Man to host Spring Interceltic Business Forum for the first time, with the event scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Villa Marina Colonnade Suite in Douglas. The forum aims to unite business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from Celtic nations including the Isle of Man, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, and Galicia to strengthen economic ties and collaboration in sectors such as AI, regenerative tourism, maritime, sustainable finance, advanced manufacturing, and community engagement.
The Isle of Man to host Spring Interceltic Business Forum for the first time marks a milestone for the island, hosted by Business Isle of Man, highlighting its UNESCO Biosphere status and strengths in innovation and manufacturing. Local outlets like Manx News and IT Brief UK covered the announcement as a boost for economic growth among Celtic regions.
Key Quotes
Tim Johnston MHK, Minister for Enterprise, stated:
‘The Interceltic Business Forum is an important opportunity to bring together business and policy leaders from across the Celtic nations. Hosting the Spring Forum underlines the Isle of Man’s role as a connected and collaborative place to do business, as well as a dynamic environment that encourages innovation, ideas and creativity.’
Charles Kergaravat, Founder of the Interceltic Business Forum, added:
“We’re incredibly excited to bring the Interceltic Business Forum to the Isle of Man for the first time—not only to build deeper connections with another Celtic region, but to showcase the impressive innovation and momentum emerging from the island.”
Chris Murphy, CEO of Albion Knitting Company, which relocated to the island, emphasized manufacturing opportunities.
The Isle of Man to host Spring Interceltic Business Forum for the first time will feature keynote speakers from the Scottish Business Network, Cornwall Council, Tramshed Tech, the Irish Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and Lloyds Bank International. Networking, panels, and an evening reception with cultural excursions are planned.
Participation and Registration
Free tickets are available via Eventbrite, promoted by Finance Isle of Man. Coverage from Channel Eye Media and Isle of Man Biosphere underscores networking for Celtic business leaders.
Social media buzz includes posts from @ManxNewsOnline and @EnergyFMNews, sharing the local news.