January 28, 2026

AI Futures & Foresight

Gibraltar's inaugural AI conference exploring regulation, innovation, and talent development

Sunborn Hotel, Gibraltar
150+ Attendees

Key Conference Themes

Four pillars of Gibraltar's AI ecosystem strategy

AI Regulation & Governance

Gibraltar's approach to AI regulation and ethical frameworks

  • DPO guidance
  • GFSC regulatory sandbox
  • Cross-border compliance

DLT×AI Convergence

Exploring synergies between distributed ledgers and AI systems

  • On-chain inference
  • Decentralized training
  • Smart contract AI

Talent Pipeline

Building Gibraltar's AI workforce through education and training

  • University partnerships
  • Internship programs
  • Skills assessment

AI Infrastructure

Compute, connectivity, and green energy for AI workloads

  • Pelagos data centre
  • GPU clusters
  • Sustainable computing

Featured Speakers

Leaders from government, academia, and industry

Dr. Elena Martínez

Chief AI Officer, Gibraltar Financial Services Commission
"Regulatory Frameworks for AI in Financial Services"

Prof. James Chen

Computer Science, University of Gibraltar
"DLT-AI Convergence: Research Frontiers"

Sarah Thompson

VP Engineering, Spring Software
"Building Gibraltar's AI Talent Pipeline"

David Foster

CTO, Pelagos Data Centre
"Green AI Infrastructure in Gibraltar"

Key Takeaways

Strategic insights from the conference

1

Gibraltar is positioning itself as a global leader in AI regulation, balancing innovation with governance

2

DLT-AI convergence presents unique opportunities for Gibraltar's fintech and gaming sectors

3

Academic-industry partnerships are critical for developing local AI talent and retaining graduates

4

Investment in green AI infrastructure (Pelagos) positions Gibraltar competitively for AI workloads

5

Community-building and knowledge-sharing accelerate ecosystem growth and attract international talent

Join Us for 2027

Be part of Gibraltar's growing AI ecosystem. Sign up for updates on next year's conference.

Conference FAQ

Common questions about AI Futures & Foresight

Yes, AI Futures & Foresight is planned as an annual conference. The 2027 event is scheduled for January. Join the community mailing list for updates and early registration.
Selected talks are available on the Spring Software YouTube channel. Full conference recordings are available to community members and conference attendees.
Yes, we welcome proposals from researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders. Call for proposals typically opens 6 months before the conference. Submit via our website.
Full-day conference with keynote presentations, panel discussions, lightning talks, and networking sessions. Mix of technical and policy-focused content.
Yes, we welcome international attendees. Gibraltar is easily accessible from UK, Spain, and major European cities. We can assist with visa invitation letters if needed.
Early bird tickets are typically £50-£75, standard tickets £100-£125. Students and community members receive discounted rates. Some sponsorship tickets available.
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