Isle of Man Sustainable Finance Symposium 2026

The Isle of Man Sustainable Finance Initiative is delighted to announce the return of the Isle of Man Sustainable Finance Symposium.
About this Event

Taking place on the 20th of October at the Comis Hotel, this year's theme is "Turning Action into Impact".

The symposium will take a look into the economic benefits of Sustainable Finance to the community. And discuss progress that has been done across all sectors of Financial and Professional Services including completed milestones and actionable solutions.

The event will feature keynote addresses from global sustainability thought leaders, alongside interactive sessions with local businesses and sustainability experts. The full agenda will be released in due course.

Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast (Sponsored by Capital International)
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM
Event Opening
Host: Beth Espey, Head of News, Manx Radio
🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:20 AM
The Isle of Man Sustainable Finance Initiative: Update and Developments
Host: Paul Blake, Head of Banking & Fiduciaries, Finance IOM
🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:30 AM
Regulatory Update
Host: Dominic Wall, Sustainable Finance & ESG Advisor, IOMFSA
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
What Comes Next in Sustainable Finance: Reflections from Luxembourg’s journey
Host: Nicoletta Centofanti, CEO, LSFI
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Sustainable Finance: Global Developments and the Future of IFC's
Host: Nicoletta Centofanti
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
The Sting in the Tail: What climate change and nature loss mean for...
Host: Georgina Bedenham, Head of Disaster and Climate Risk
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Nature Markets & Sustainable Finance: Unlocking Capital for Biodiversity...
Host: Ed Pragnell
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
The Biosphere Innovation Lab
Host: Katalin Magyar
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Sustainable Finance Award Announcement & Close
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch & Networking
🕑: 02:30 PM
End