Island Jobs: AI, Job Market Data and the Future of Work on the Isle of Man

Over coffee and pastries, you’ll hear how AI and automation are already affecting jobs and sectors on the Isle of Man, what recent labour market data is telling us about in‑demand skills, and how employers can respond with better workforce planning, upskilling and smarter hiring. You’ll also get the first public demo of Island Jobs – a new AI‑powered platform built on the Island to make hiring simpler, more transparent and better for both employers and candidates.

• Fresh Isle of Man job market insights you won’t see anywhere else.
• Real‑world AI and automation examples from local experts.
• Honest employer stories about hiring and talent in 2026.
• First live demo of the new Island Jobs platform for employers.
• Coffee, pastries and networking with local business leaders and HR professionals.

Info: Start the day with coffee, pastries and informal networking with Island employers, HR teams and business leaders.

Info: A short welcome from the Island Jobs team.

Info: Viking AI will showcase what AI agents and automation look like inside organisations today, where they’re likely to impact local roles first, and what that means for productivity, skills and job design over the next few years.

Info: Using historical and current job listings, the Island Jobs team will walk through key trends in roles, sectors, automation risk and skills demand, highlighting where AI poses challenges – and where it opens up new opportunities for the Island.

Info: A rapid‑fire panel with leading employers and HR consultants sharing what they’re seeing in today’s Manx job market – from competition for specialist skills and changing candidate expectations, to hybrid work realities and the practical impact of AI on teams and roles.

Expect honest views on the challenges of Island hiring, what’s actually working to attract and retain people, and personal tips, experiments and lessons that other employers can take back to their own organisations.

Info: A focused walkthrough of the new Island Jobs platform, showing how it uses AI and local job market data to help employers promote roles, showcase their culture and reach the right candidates faster, with clear next steps for getting involved.

Info: Open Q&A with speakers, followed by optional extended networking time so attendees can stay to continue conversations with the Island Jobs team, Viking AI and fellow employers before heading to the office.

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