March 16, 2026 — Douglas, Isle of Man The Isle of Man to host first Spring Interceltic Business Forum on Thursday, April 16, at the Royal Hall, Villa Marina, gathering business leaders, innovators and policymakers from the Isle of Man, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and Galicia to foster partnerships in economy, technology and green growth.
Organized by Business Isle of Man under the Department for Enterprise, the event sold out its initial tickets and was relocated to a larger venue due to high demand, according to announcements from the Isle of Man Government on March 12.
Event Agenda and Focus Areas
The full-day program features keynote speakers, panel discussions and case studies on key topics including AI, advanced manufacturing, regenerative tourism, sustainable finance, maritime industries and community engagement. A highlight is a case study on The Albion Knitting Company‘s relocation from London to the Isle of Man, showcasing the island’s engineering and manufacturing strengths aligned with its Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Strategy.
Participants include representatives from the Scottish Business Network, Cornwall Council, Tramshed Tech, the Irish Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Lloyds Bank International. The forum promotes the Isle of Man’s status as the world’s first whole-nation UNESCO Biosphere.
“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. We are pleased to welcome delegates to the Island and to support conversations that will help shape future partnerships and practical collaboration across the Celtic world.”
— Tim Johnston MHK, Minister for Enterprise [1]
“The Isle of Man has a long tradition of craftsmanship and entrepreneurialism, and that’s exactly why Albion chose to invest here… It’s also a great opportunity to showcase what manufacturing on the Isle of Man can achieve today.”
— Chris Murphy, Founder & CEO, The Albion Knitting Company [2]
Additional Activities
An evening reception at Noa Market Hall will feature Manx produce, hospitality and live traditional music from Manx group Scran. Selected delegates can join an optional factory tour at Albion Knitting Company post-forum to observe its luxury knitwear production.
The Isle of Man to host first Spring Interceltic Business Forum builds on the island’s reputation for innovation and sustainability, as noted by Interceltic Business Forum founder Charles Kergaravat: “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.”
Registration is available via Eventbrite. The event was highlighted on X by @techday_uk, linking to media coverage.
This marks the Isle of Man to host first Spring Interceltic Business Forum, emphasizing Celtic economic ties.