Government Conference 2025 begins today

Finances, travel and health are all on the agenda

This year's Government Conference begins today (Tuesday 23 September).

The two-day event is taking place at the Comis Hotel, and is described as an open platform to engage with Government representatives on strategic priorities crucial to business.

Finances occupy most of this morning's agenda, looking at the global perspective of the economy and trends, as well as managing public finances in a changing landscape.

There'll also be conversations about travel - how government is planning to build better connections, as well as updates from Ronaldsway Airport and the Steam Packet Company.

This afternoon's main focus will then be healthcare and education.

Tomorrow will see presentations on government's plans for 1,000 new homes, living the biosphere and securing our Island.

This year's Government Conference begins today (Tuesday 23 September) at the Comis Hotel.

Last year, Rushen MHK - and current DOI Minister - Michelle Haywood questioned whether the conference was the right place to be making key announcements about the Island's future.

It was after a number of plans were unveiled on the first day of the event.

Speaking on Manx Radio's Breakfast programme this morning, Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford agreed that big announcements should be saved for Tynwald:

He also confirmed over 400 people are registered to attend each day of the conference.

You can see today's schedule in full and get tickets here, and tomorrow's here.