Isle of Man Government Conference 2025 - Tuesday 23 September
The two-day conference will provide an open platform to engage with Government representatives on strategic priorities crucial to business.
Date and time
Location
Comis Hotel (Mount Murray Hotel)
COMIS Hotel and Golf Resort Mount Murray Road IM4 2HT Douglas Isle of ManAgenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome speech
Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan MHK
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Presentation: Global/UK economic perspective with an overview of the economy
James Pomeroy, Global Economist, HSBC
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Presentation: Managing public finances in a changing landscape
Treasury Minister, Dr Alex Allinson MHK
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel Q&A: Public finances and economic forces: Local impact of global trends
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
10:50 AM - 11:05 AM
Presentation: Keeping the Island moving: Building better connections
Infrastructure Minister, Dr Michelle Haywood MHK
11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
Presentation: Update from the Isle of Man Airport
Geoff Pugh - Airport Director, IOM Airport
11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
Presentation: Update from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Brian Thompson - MD, & Dan Clague - Chair, IOMSPCo
11:35 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel: Strategic connectivity for the Isle of Man
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Presentation: Healthcare: Aligning needs, costs and capacity
Health Minister, Claire Christian MHK
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Presentation: Update from Manx Care
Teresa Cope CEO, Manx Care
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel Q&A: Delivering what matters: Balancing care needs with fiscal reality
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
3:20 PM - 3:35 PM
Presentation: Delivering education that meets Island ambitions
Education Minister, Daphne Caine MHK
3:35 PM - 4:30 PM
Panel: Delivering education that meets Island ambitions
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speech: Closing remarks
Cabinet Office Minister, David Ashford MHK
About this event
- Event lasts 9 hours
The two-day conference will provide an open platform to engage with Government and Political representatives, share new ideas and have open and honest discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing our Island and businesses. All sessions are open to the public.
Across both days there will be an opportunity to:
- Hear first-hand from a number of Ministers and Guest Speakers about progress and plans relating to topical business subject matters;
- Join panel discussions, roundtable workshops and put questions directly to key decision makers;
- Have a say on Government plans and policies to help to shape the future workings of Government; and
- Meet and network with Political representatives, Senior Government officials and local business leaders in one location over both days.
*Please note that photographs and footage will be taken at this event which may be used by Isle of Man Government for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our websites and in social media or in any third party publication. Your registration and presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded.
Please note that the agenda may be subject to changes. Also note seating for all sessions will be available on a first come, first served basis. To ensure your preferred spot, we encourage you to arrive early, as space is limited and we cannot guarantee availability once the session begins. Thank you for your understanding!