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.