Guernsey Launches Island-wide AI Programme to Upskill Local Community

Guernsey's G8 industry bodies have launched All-In, a coordinated island-wide artificial intelligence programme aimed at helping businesses, employees and community organisations build practical AI skills.

Running from 1st October to 12th November, the programme will feature workshops, hackathons, panel discussions, live demonstrations, networking events and weekly challenges, before culminating in a showcase event celebrating outcomes from across the island.

Designed to be accessible to all levels of experience, All-In will involve individuals and organisations from sectors including finance, hospitality, retail, construction, charities and the digital economy, with opportunities to take part, share expertise and support the programme.

The initiative follows recommendations set out in the Oliver Wyman report, Driving Growth for Guernsey, alongside findings from the PwC Channel Islands CEO Survey, both of which highlighted opportunities for Guernsey to strengthen AI adoption and skills development.

The G8 said the programme aims to upskill 1,000 islanders, engage more than 50 organisations, demonstrate practical AI tools and use cases, and help establish a longer-term AI community in Guernsey.

PwC is supporting the initiative as a collaborator with the G8, with Roland Mills, Lead Office Partner – Guernsey, PwC Channel Islands, saying: "We're delighted to support the G8 AI Sprint in Guernsey, an initiative exemplifying a bold and forward-thinking response to technological change. At PwC, our commitment to innovation is built on a foundation of boldness, collaboration, and optimism. By harnessing our expertise and embracing cutting-edge technology, we empower clients and communities to move forward confidently. This event showcases the potential of uniting industry, government, and the community to turn ambitious visions into reality and we believe there is a clear and exciting path for Guernsey to align with its global peers and position itself as a leader in innovation and sustainable economic growth."

Alice Gill, Executive Director of Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, speaking on behalf of the G8, said: "Guernsey has always punched above its weight when we work together – and that's exactly what All-In is about. Eight industry bodies, one shared ambition: to make sure no business, no employee and no community organisation in this island gets left behind by AI.

"The tools are here and the opportunity is very real. And frankly, we can't afford to hesitate. All-In exists because the G8 believes Guernsey's greatest competitive advantage is its people and this autumn we're giving every one of them the chance to get hands-on with AI, for free, in their own community."