March 13, 2026 — Douglas, Isle of Man Business Isle of Man will host the Spring Inter-Celtic Business Forum on Thursday, April 16, at the Royal Albert Hall in the Villa Marina, marking the first time the Isle of Man to host Celtic Business Forum on the island.
The event, also referred to as the Inter-Celtic Business Forum, will bring together business leaders, innovators, and policymakers from Celtic nations including the Isle of Man, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, and Galicia. Recent announcements highlighting the Isle of Man to host Celtic Business Forum were shared by Energy FM News and Manx.News on March 12.
Event Highlights
Organized by the Department for Enterprise agency Business Isle of Man, the forum focuses on topics such as AI, regenerative tourism, maritime, sustainable finance, advanced manufacturing, and diaspora engagement. Speakers include representatives from the Scottish Business Network, Cornwall Council, Tramshed Tech, Irish Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and Lloyds Bank International.
Initial tickets sold out quickly, with further sign-ups available via the official agenda page.
Official Statements
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.”
Earlier, in January, Kirree Gooberman, CEO of Business Isle of Man, noted:
“The Isle of Man is known for its beautiful landscapes, strong Celtic heritage, and progressive approach to business. As the first whole nation UNESCO Biosphere, the island provides an excellent environment for testing new ideas and technologies, making it an ideal location for next year’s forum.”
Charles Kergaravat, founder of the forum, added:
“We’re incredibly excited to bring the Interceltic Business Forum to the Isle of Man for the first time in 2026 – not only to build deeper connections with another Celtic region, but to showcase the impressive innovation and momentum emerging from the island.”
Background
The announcement builds on an initial reveal on January 9 by IOM Today, with the venue updated to the Royal Albert Hall. The Isle of Man to host Celtic Business Forum underscores regional economic collaboration, following Business Isle of Man’s participation in the prior 2025 event. Local coverage on Facebook echoed the news.