Future-Proofing Gibraltar: The AI Futures & Foresight Conference
HM Government of Gibraltar, Numero Partners, and Hyper Island unite to help business
and government leaders close Gibraltar’s AI value gap.
The Government of Gibraltar has openly expressed its ambition to become a global leader in the
responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence. Now, in collaboration with strategic
consultancy Numero Partners and global learning organisation Hyper Island, Gibraltar will host
the AI Futures & Foresight Conference, a one-day, invitation-only event designed to equip senior
leaders with the foresight, frameworks, and confidence to navigate AI transformation responsibly
and at speed. Taking place on Wednesday 21 January 2026, Future-Proofing Gibraltar: The AI Futures & Foresight
Conference will bring together around 50 of Gibraltar’s most senior leaders from finance, gaming,
insurance, law, technology, and government. The event aims to shift the national conversation from
automation trials to designed capability, creating alignment, governance, and competitive
advantage through responsible innovation.
“AI dominates every boardroom conversation — yet most leadership teams still struggle to see where it
truly creates enterprise value,” said Matt Parkes, Co-Founder of Numero Partners. “That’s the gap we’re
helping to close. Our job is to bring order and clarity to complexity — to help organisations move beyond
curiosity and start building AI capability that performs under pressure and thrives under scrutiny.
This isn’t another tech conference. It’s a leadership intervention — a chance for Gibraltar’s decision-makers
to align around a shared vision of how AI can strengthen Future-Proofing Gibraltar: The AI Futures & Foresight Conference n competitiveness, safeguard regulation, and unlock
growth. We’re not just future-proofing technology — we’re future-proofing leadership.”
Recognising the need for C-suite clarity, Numero Partners began developing the initiative with
Hyper Island earlier this year. When the concept was shared with the Government of Gibraltar, it
became clear that both parties were working towards a common goal.
The Government had already
expressed its desire to position Gibraltar as a responsible AI leader, so combining forces was the
natural next step.
The Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, the Hon Nigel Feetham KC MP, commented: “Our
ambition is for Gibraltar not just to adapt to AI, but to take a responsible lead in how it is adopted. This
collaboration brings together global expertise and local leadership, helping us build the skills, insight, and
foresight needed to prosper in this new era.” “For months, the Ministry has been advancing a number of AI initiatives. By focusing on innovation, skills,
and smart regulation, we can broaden Gibraltar’s economic base, open up new revenue opportunities, and
safeguard our long-term prosperity.”
Designed and led by Numero Partners, and delivered in collaboration with Hyper Island, the
conference will combine strategic foresight with hands-on GenAI exploration. Leaders will co
create future scenarios for Gibraltar’s economy, develop responsible AI use-cases, and identify
capability priorities for the next 12–18 months, moving from conceptual discussion to measurable
implementation.
CEO at Hyper Island, Heidi Rundt, said: “Gibraltar’s ambition to lead in the responsible adoption of AI
reflects the kind of foresight every nation will need in the years ahead. At Hyper Island we redesign how
humans and AI work together — building the skills and cultures that turn technological possibility into real
progress. This conference brings together exactly the kind of cross-sector leadership needed to make that
transformation both responsible and impactful.”
The AI Futures & Foresight Conference marks the beginning of a wider collaboration to help
Gibraltar transition from reactive adoption to proactive leadership, embedding AI literacy,
strategic alignment, and national competitiveness across its key industries.
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