Digital Isle 2025

Taking place on Thursday 27 November 2025 at the COMIS Hotel, this all-day event brings together local and international businesses within the digital sector for a day of insights, innovation, and networking. Whether you’re a tech professional, entrepreneur, policymaker, or simply passionate about the future of technology, Digital Isle is a must-attend event.

What to Expect:

• Hear the latest updates from Digital Isle of Man and a preview of what’s ahead for the Island’s digital landscape in 2026 and beyond
• Explore opportunities and challenges shaping the sector, from AI and data to regulation and emerging technologies
• Take part in expert panels and thought-provoking discussions designed to spark ideas and collaboration
• Celebrate excellence at the Tech Awards ceremony

Why Attend?

• Connect with key industry professionals from both on and off-Island
• Gain valuable insights from leading voices in technology and business
• Celebrate the people and projects shaping the Isle of Man’s digital future
• Enjoy a full day of learning, recognition, and networking – completely FREE of charge!

Back by popular demand – The Isle of Man Tech Awards!
This year, we’re excited to continue to celebrate the achievements of our thriving tech community with the return of the Tech Awards. Join us in recognising the innovation, talent, and success driving the Island’s digital future.

Be part of shaping – and celebrating – the Isle of Man’s digital future.

Info: This session outlines early thinking and next steps for the creation of a national AI Office. Developed in close collaboration with key stakeholders, it offers a first look at how the Island will provide trusted leadership in AI adoption, ethics, and innovation.

Info: Explore how the Isle of Man is leading a world-first model for trusted, monetisable data through the Data Asset Foundation initiative. This session highlights the strategic value of data, practical opportunities for businesses, and why the Island is uniquely positioned to lead.

Info: This session will explore the short-, medium- and long-term skills needed to support the Island’s digital economy, and how industry, government, and education can collaborate to close gaps and create a future-ready workforce.

Info: Collaboration is more than a strength — it is the foundation of future success. This session explores how a shared vision between industry and government can unlock new opportunities, strengthen resilience, and ensure the Isle of Man remains a vibrant and competitive place for businesses to grow and thrive.

Info: Explore how effective risk assessment and targeted mitigation can support innovation and sustainable growth. This session highlights the importance of embedding structured risk thinking across sectors to enable confidence, resilience, and opportunity in a complex digital landscape.

Info: As the Middle East strengthens its position as a digital hub, this session explores how the Isle of Man can align with the region’s expanding digital ambitions. Drawing on new research and strategic insights, it examines opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and long-term international growth.

Info: Global Digital Access is about ensuring the Isle of Man has the same seamless connectivity as leading markets. This update shares progress made in securing access to key platforms and highlights the next steps in levelling the playing field, enabling businesses to compete, innovate and collaborate internationally.

Info: This session reflects on the importance of the iGaming sector to the Isle of Man and reaffirms Government’s commitment to its ongoing support. In a changing global landscape, we explore how we can continue to work collaboratively with industry to ensure a responsible, well-regulated and valued sector.

Info: Champions from across the Island’s Communities of Practice come together to share insights, wins, and lessons from the past year. This session highlights the power of peer-led learning and collaboration across organisations, and how CoPs are helping to build capability, confidence, and innovation across the digital economy.

Info: Launch of the 2026 Innovation Challenge, delivered in collaboration with DHSC and Manx Care. This year’s focus explores how innovation can transform health and care, creating opportunities for collaboration and showcasing technologies that will shape the Isle of Man’s digital landscape and deliver meaningful impact for the community.

Info: The Digital Isle of Man Tech Awards honour the talent and creativity shaping the Island’s digital future, recognising the individuals and businesses whose innovation, excellence and ambition continue to strengthen our thriving tech community.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Comis Hotel (Mount Murray Hotel), COMIS Hotel and Golf Resort, Douglas, Man, Isle of

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