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iCe 2024

At ICE 2024, members of the Digital Isle of Man team headed to London to promote the Isle of Man as a prime business destination. Click the button below to watch some of our highlights from the week, including setting up for the event, business development on the stand, and hosting our Digital Isle of Man Networking Social!

diGitAl Isle 2023

With an agenda that explored every facet of the digital sector, speakers in attendance from as far as Singapore, and hundreds of delegates throughout the day - Digital Isle 2023 was a vibrant convergence of knowledge sharing, networking, and staying abreast of emerging trends - both locally and globally. Click the watch now button to see the highlights.

stEmFeSt 2023

In a remarkable educational initiative, close to 800 year five and six students hailing from primary schools across the Isle of Man gathered at the Villa Marina in October 2023 for the much-anticipated STEMfest 2023. The event was aimed at nurturing students' curiosity about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. Click the button below to watch the highlights from the day.

iSle oF Man BitCoIn tAkeOver 2023

Self-professed Bitcoin enthusiast, Mark Chapman, held his first Bitcoin Takeover event on the Isle of Man from 11th - 13th August. As well as being able to attend a series of talks from industry experts, attendees also had the option to pay for their accommodation, food, and activities using bitcoin, with over 30 local businesses accepting the cryptocurrency. Click the watch now button to find out why Mark chose the Isle of Man, and see what they got up to.

fIntEcH innoVatIoN cHalleNgE fInAle 2023

The inaugural FinTech Innovation Challenge Finale saw 14 finalists present cutting-edge solutions to their industry peers and a panel of judges from across the Island’s top financial and digital technology businesses.

The Challenge attracted a diverse international cohort of participants, with over 80 applications received from 20 countries. Following a rigorous selection process, the finalists with solutions to some of the Island’s pressing FinTech needs were selected. Click the watch now button to see the Finale highlights.

stEmFeSt 2022

September 2022 saw the Villa Marina welcome nearly 800 year five and six students from across the Island’s primary schools to find out more about exciting world of careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

The venue was divided into three zones: Engineering, Science and Tech, with 19 companies setting up interactive displays allowing students to learn the application of STEM in different industries and how what they learn in school applies to real life situations. Click watch more to see the highlights. 

UnitEd sPaCe scHoOl stEmFeSt 2022

Digital Isle of Man collaborated with River Advisers to produce this inspiring video that premiered at STEMFest 2022. It features three students from the Isle of Man who visited NASA in Houston to take part in the United Space School for two weeks in early 2022.

Each year (virtually during the pandemic) up to 50 students from 25 different nations come together to design their own Mission to Mars under the mentorship of engineers, scientists, and leaders in the aerospace industry. Click watch now to learn more.

wHat iS a sMaRt iSlanD?

Click watch now to explore the question of 'What is a Smart Island?' and how technology can improve the lives of the Island's residents, have a positive impact on the environment, and much more.

unDerStandInG esPortS

Discover the world of Esports with an overview of the diverse landscape, covering various games, scenes, and aspects, and learn all you need to know about this growing industry. Chris Kissack walks you through the history, starting from internet cafés and university competitions to today's bustling stadiums and growing viewership, and Lyle Wraxall addresses Digital Isle of Man's role in the Esports space. Click watch now to learn more.

liFe In tHe iSle oF Man

We of course believe that the Isle of Man is not only a great place to base your digital business, but that it is also an incredibly special place to live. But, don't just take our word for it - click the watch now button to hear from some of our industry experts about why they love living in the Isle of Man.