# Event Details - **Event Name**: TEKEX - Innovation Breakfast - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Panel friendly debate with Isle of Man's Members of the House of Keys to discuss and debate innovation for Isle of Man - past/present/futureAbout this EventPanel friendly debate to  discuss and debate innovation for the Isle of Man - past/present/future.Thank you to our sponsors of the Breakfast - StreamOn LtdThank you to our hosts Mann Benham.Thank you to James Kingston - CDOT for facilitating.Thank you to our dedicated partners - Rathbones / BDO / C5 / YoonoThe Isle of Man is preparing for a General Election in September 2026. With global technology changing rapidly and with a changing domestic economy, how can the Island best embrace the future?The event will explore the opportunities and the challenges that face the Isle of Man, and consider how MHKs and the government can embrace the Manx future. We will discuss the Isle of Man in a competitive international context, and discuss what industries and specialisms the IOM should adopt & pursue in the years ahead - opportunities like greentech, crypto, data asset foundations, and AI IP regulations. We will also discuss how best to adopt current and future AI technologies. This is an opportunity for members of the business and professional services community to explore the years ahead, and to engage with aspiring MHKs.Objectives: Get aspiring Members of the MHKs enthused about the IOM tech opportunityShowcase to the aspiring MHKs that there are votes to be had via a pro tech agenda. Explore what industries and specialisms the IOM should adopt/ pursue in the years ahead (for instance, greentech, crypto, the data asset foundations, AI IP experimentation)Point to the challenges that the IOM faces - declining tax base, coming automation of clerical jobs, reliance of the Island on employment income is threatened by automationIdentify and (informally) support pro-tech, pro-change MHK candidatesSurface topics of interest to business community + MHKsDevelop TEKEX and James K’s relationships with the forthcoming IOM administration - this will be usefulRelationship to TEKEX: The event will be associated with but formally separate from the previous eventContent: panel style discussion. Pannellists to give quick 5 min intro into whatever their specialism is, then a guided conversation moderated by James K, with networking afterwards. TOpics Where are we now, and where will we be? Looks at IOM as it stands, and in comparison to UK and to the other offshore jurisdictionHorizon scanning: what are the industries of the futureAn outline of the IOM economy: highlight to people the issuesThe AI opportunityThe Crypto opportunityThe adoption opportunities - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/douglas/tekex-innovation-breakfast/100001986217504022 - **Event Categories**: Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.13, max: 6.13, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Douglas - **state**: IM - **country**: Man, Isle of - **location**: MannBenham Advocates Limited - **lat**: 54.14932349999999 - **long**: -4.4778285 - **full address**: MannBenham Advocates Limited, 10-12 Victoria Street, Douglas, Man, Isle of ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TEKEX - Innovation Breakfast - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/07e5ce367c428171af85050ff2d7b8661b582b8a57062167a934961af2356702-rimg-w1200-h627-dc6078a8-gmir.jpg?v=1775297228 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TEKEX - Innovation Breakfast being held? - **A:** TEKEX - Innovation Breakfast takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 10:00 am at MannBenham Advocates Limited, 10-12 Victoria Street, Douglas, Man, Isle of. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for TEKEX - Innovation Breakfast? - **A:** Tickets for TEKEX - Innovation Breakfast are priced at GBP 6 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 6 + GBP 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing TEKEX - Innovation Breakfast? - **A:** TEKEX - Innovation Breakfast is organized by TEKEX. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TEKEX - Innovation Breakfast is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Douglas, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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