From diaspora dynamics to clean energy, startup culture to AI in low-resource languages—this year's forum in Cornwall promises to spark ideas, connect changemakers, and amplify the Celtic voice in global innovation.
We’re thrilled to unveil the full schedule for the Interceltic Business Forum 2025, taking place on April 25th at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth.
This one-day event will bring together thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across the Celtic nations to explore ideas, foster collaboration, and showcase the power of place, diaspora, and innovation.
Whether you're a founder, investor, policymaker, or just passionate about economic development in Celtic regions, there's something here for you.
9:00am – Doors Open
☕ Coffee & networking
9:30am – Welcome
🎤 Nicola Lloyd, Director, Cornwall Trade & Investment
9:40am – Keynote: The Power of Cornwall
🗣 Lord John Hutton, Chair, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Economic Forum
9:55am – Keynote: Diaspora – Past, Present, Promise
🗣 Kingsley Aikins, The Diaspora Institute
10:15am – The Power of Diaspora
Panel with:
11:00am – Networking break
11:30am – Masterclasses (Choose your session):
🔹 How to Do Investor Outreach
🔹 The Impact of Place on the Economic Ecosystem
12:25pm – Spotlight: Hertzian
💡 Christopher Weavill, Founder & CEO
12:30pm – AI and Low Resource Languages: Challenge or Opportunity?
Panel featuring:
1:00pm – 🍽 Lunch
2:00pm – Spotlight on Celtic Sea Power
🌊 Matt Hodson, COO
2:15pm – What is Cornwall Slush'D?
🌟 Niki Davies, Co-CEO, Tech Cornwall
2:30pm – Spotlight: FlexiHex
📦 Will Boex, Founder & CEO
2:35pm – West of Ireland: A Launchpad for Innovation and Growth
With:
3:00pm – Networking + Cream Tea 🍰
3:30pm – Spotlight: Ultramed
🩺 Dr Paul Upton, CEO & Co-Founder
3:35pm – Wales, the Tech Village 🏴
Panel with:
4:00pm – Spotlight on Brittany 🤍🖤
Featuring:
4:30pm – Spotlight: Screen Cornwall
🎬 Laura Giles, Managing Director
4:45pm – Closing Remarks
5:00pm–6:30pm – 🍸 Cocktails, Networking & Music
From diaspora dynamics to clean energy, startup culture to AI in low-resource languages—this year's forum promises to spark ideas, connect changemakers, and amplify the Celtic voice in global innovation.
🎟 Get your tickets now and be part of this vibrant interceltic conversation.
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