IOM Maritime

Coastal Powerhouse: Isle of Man
2025-07-11 12:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London)
Event Agenda: Maritime Powerhouse | 11 July 2025
Welcome to the official Isle of Man Maritime Powerhouse, taking place on Friday, 11th July 2025 at the beautiful Bradda Glen in Port Erin.
Organised by Isle of Man Maritime in partnership with Maritime UK, this high-profile summit will bring together maritime leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the strategic importance of the Isle of Man in the global maritime sector.
Why It Matters
The Maritime Powerhouse is more than just a conference — it’s a showcase of the Isle of Man’s maritime excellence, talent, and innovation. With a dynamic agenda covering cross-border collaboration, skills development, and digital transformation, this event puts the Isle of Man firmly on the global maritime map
Event Support & Delivery

Venue & Catering: Provided by Riverside Ltd
Technical & Events Support: Managed by the Event Logistics Support (ELS) team and trusted local partners
In Partnership with Maritime UK

Agenda

Panels

Please join us at the Festival of the Sea this evening for a fantastic evening event in partnership with Ocean Web Ltd.

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Isle of Man Maritime - AGM
2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:30 | The British, The Embassy Room, Douglas, Isle of Man
Notice Given.

Annual General Meeting – Tuesday, 2nd December

Our AGM will take place on Tuesday, 2nd December at the Claremont Hotel, starting at 17:30. During this meeting,

I will be outlining our new hubs—SuperYachts, Skills, Business, and Digital/AI—and it is vital that we hear your thoughts and feedback as we shape the future direction of our organisation.

Please Register – Isle of Man Maritime AGM Registration – Fill in form

Young Adult & Graduate Fair 2026
2026-04-01 | Villa Marina, Douglas, Isle of Man
Isle of Man Maritime will be at the event with a stand and also taking part in a panel about apprenticeships.
About this event
The Young Adult & Graduate Fair is back for 2026!
The event will give you the chance to meet the Isle of Man’s leading employers, help you build your professional network, and discover the breadth of career opportunities the Isle of Man has to offer.
What to expect?
• Discover what career opportunities exist on the Isle of Man
• Meet over 50 local employers, all offering roles, graduate schemes, and apprenticeships
• Get career insights and advice at the Speaker Stage
• Walk away equipped for success, or even with a job offer!
What are the advantages of starting a professional career on the Isle of Man?
• Great work-life balance
• The first entire jurisdiction to gain international UNESCO Biosphere status
• The Isle of Man was named the safest place in the British Isles in 2022
• Abundance of opportunities suitable for young professionals

Interceltic Business Forum Isle Of Man
2026-04-16 | Villa Marina, Douglas, Isle of Man
Interceltic Business Forum, Isle of Man: Join business leaders from Celtic nations for networking and discussion on 16 April 2026.

The Interceltic Business Forum is coming to Douglas, Isle of Man, on Thursday 16 April 2026. This event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the Celtic nations for a day dedicated to collaboration, learning, and networking.
Hosted by Business Isle of Man, the forum builds on the Island’s reputation as a hub for innovation and sustainability. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, forge new partnerships, and explore the unique business landscape of the Isle of Man.
What to expect:

Keynote speakers and panels: Hear from leading voices in maritime, sustainable finance, regenerative tourism, manufacturing, and more.
Strategic networking: Connect with decision-makers, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the Celtic nations.
Evening reception & excursions: Experience Manx culture and hospitality with hosted activities for visiting delegates.
Location: Villa Marina, Douglas IM1 2HP.

For those visiting from off-Island who choose to stay on for Friday, we will be organising additional activities to further showcase the Isle of Man and provide more opportunities for networking and cultural experiences. We have also prepared a helpful guide on how to get to the Isle of Man.
AGENDA
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM
Registration & networking
Refreshments provided
09:00 AM – 09:15 AM
Welcome
Hon. Alf Cannan MHK, Chief Minister
Charles Kergaravat, Founder Interceltic Business Forum
Kirree Gooberman, CEO Business Isle of Man
09:15 AM – 09:30 AM
Fireside chat on diaspora and Cornwall as Honoured Nation at Festival Interceltique de Lorient 2026
Cllr Leigh Frost, Leader of the Cornish Council hosted by Charles Kergaravat
09:30 AM – 10:15 AM
AI adoption in a multilingual world
Tomás Ó Síocháin , CEO at Údarás na Gaeltachta
The blueprint for scaling AI Support
Declan Ivory, VP Customer Support, Intercom
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Where campus meets corporate-a new era of hybrid innovation
Hosted by Harry O’Rahilly, Head of Prosperity & Economy at Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Ireland
Liam Cronin, Director of Innovation UCD
Mark John, Co-Founder and Shareholder at Tramsheds Tech Ltd.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Refreshments & networking
Refreshments provided
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tourism with purpose
12:00 PM – 01:30 PM
Lunch & networking
Lunch is provided
01:30 PM – 02:25 PM
The value of nature
Matt Smith, CEO Hometree
Graham Makepeace-Warner, CEO Manx Wildlife Trust
Alan Costello, Chair of Board of Directors for Natural Capital Ireland
Nigel Cheesley, Country Head, Isle of Man & Director, Sustainability at Lloyds Bank International
Fireside chat with Awaken Angels, Ireland’s first and only-female led investment community
Mary McKenna, Co-Founder & Chair, Awaken Angels and Charles Kergaravat
02:25 PM – 02:45 PM
Fireside chat: The State of Maritime
02:45 PM – 03:30 PM
Engineering and Manufacturing in the Isle of Man
Colin Moughton, Founder & Principal Consultant, Insight Innovation
Business Showcase – The Albion Knitting Co. Ltd
Jamie O’Neill, Managing Director Albion
Chris Murphy, CEO Albion
Maddison Smith, Brand Marketing Manager Albion
03:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Refreshments & networking
04:00 PM – 04:30 PM
How Ireland interacts and engages with its diaspora
Aisling Moroney, Policy Analyst, Western Development Commission
How to maximize your Celtic Diaspora?
Hosted by Charles Kergaravat
Nicola Lloyd, founder of Global Cornish
Allan Mulrooney CEO Western Development Commission
Scott Dalgleish, Scottish Business Network
04:30 PM – 04:45 PM
Interceltic Business Forum update from Founder Charles Kergaravat
04:45 PM – 05:00 PM
Closing Statements
TBC
05:30 PM – 08:00 PM
Evening Reception – Noa Market Hall, Market Hill, Douglas IM1 2BH
Invite only event for attendees of the Interceltic Business Forum, details to be shared soon.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, discover new opportunities, or gain insights into the latest trends, the Interceltic Business Forum offers a unique platform to advance Celtic business connections.

Isle of Man Maritime Conference 2026
2026-07-16 | Comis Hotel, Mount Murray Back Road, Douglas, IM4 2HT
Isle of Man Maritime Conference 2026
Date: Thursday 16 July 2026
Venue: Comis Hotel, Douglas, Isle of Man
The Isle of Man Maritime Conference 2026 will take place on 16 July 2026 at the Comis Hotel in Douglas, bringing together industry leaders, stakeholders, and policymakers from across the maritime sector.
Tickets will go on sale in March 2026.
The conference agenda will be confirmed in due course and will be led by the Isle of Man Maritime Hubs, covering the following focus areas:

Digital
Skills and Seafarers
Business
Superyachts

In addition to the main conference, interactive workshops will be held on Wednesday 15 July 2026, providing opportunities for deeper discussion, collaboration, and solution-focused engagement.
For accommodation and travel information, please contact info@maritime.im.
Further details will be shared soon.
