On Wednesday 25th May the Department of Economic Development will host the inaugural ISLEXPO conference. The one-day event will take place at the Villa Marina and will be preceded by a corporate Gala Dinner on Tuesday 24th May.

ISLEXPO is free to attend and is aimed at inspiring and developing local enterprise and encouraging businesses to relocate to the Isle of Man. It will also celebrate the cultural and lifestyle benefits associated with life on the Island, showcasing it as a great location to both live and work.

The event features a full programme which extends from morning through to late evening. So far, over 1,000 delegates have registered to enjoy a series of inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, practical workshops and expert insights.

Representatives from the Department and Enterprise Development Scheme Managers, Spark Impact will be on hand throughout the day to discuss the opportunities for support available to businesses from Government. ISLEXPO will be officially opened by Sir Chris Hoy MBE.

Laurence Skelly MHK, Minister for the Department of Economic Development commented:

‘ISLEXPO is the first business event of this scale on the Isle of Man. The impressive line-up of speakers demonstrates the Department’s commitment to providing Island businesses with a depth of support that extends from grants and investment to training and networking opportunities. ISLEXPO is a pledge to the Island’s economic future, a celebration of recent achievements and a platform for the very best the Isle of Man has to offer.’

To register for a free place at the conference and to see full details of the agenda, please visit www.islexpo.com.