The inaugural GIBLDN Business Conference took place last night at London’s iconic Oxo Tower, drawing a full house of around 400 guests from across all business sectors. The event was fully funded by sponsors and ticket sales and saw a majority of UK-based guests in attendance.

The conference showcased Gibraltar’s growing reputation as a dynamic, well-regulated and forward-looking jurisdiction, and provided a unique platform to connect with UK professionals, investors and entrepreneurs interested in doing business with Gibraltar.

The evening opened with three live podcast sessions that highlighted the depth and diversity of Gibraltar’s business community, from AI and the future of video, to international tax considerations for relocators, and lifestyle-driven investment opportunities.

The Minister for Health, Care and Business, the Hon. Gemma Arias-Vasquez, delivered a keynote speech signalling Gibraltar’s transformation into an innovative and globally connected business jurisdiction. She emphasised Gibraltar’s UK–EU Treaty as a catalyst for certainty and growth.

The evening’s highlight was a fireside chat featuring the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo KC MP, and the Attorney General, Michael Llamas CMG KC, moderated by Peter Montegriffo KC. Their discussion covered the political significance of the UK–EU Treaty and how it expands Gibraltar’s business opportunities.

The Minister for Business, the Hon. Gemma Arias-Vasquez, said:

“It was a real privilege to deliver the keynote address at our first ever Gibraltar Business Conference in London. Standing in that room, surrounded by so many people who believe in Gibraltar, I felt incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and excited about where we are going next.

“We wanted to create this event to bring Gibraltar’s story to London, to show that we are ambitious, well-regulated and open for business. Last night captured exactly that.

“I would also like to thank the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, the Attorney General, Michael Llamas, and Peter Montegriffo for such a compelling and informative fireside chat on the EU–UK Treaty.

“To our sponsors for their fantastic support, and to the team who made it all happen – thank you!

“The response has been overwhelming and the appetite for more is clear. This really is just the beginning.”

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