Risk on the Rock 2026: Beyond the Obvious

Date: Wednesday, 16th September 2026 | From 11:30 AM (detailed program below)
Venue: Conference Room, Sunborn Yacht Hotel, Gibraltar

Pricing

• GACO Members: £95 (1st attendee) | £80 (subsequent attendees)
• Non-Members: £115

The Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers (GACO) is delighted to invite members and industry professionals to this year's Risk on the Rock keynote conference.

Theme: Beyond the Obvious

Designed to inform, challenge, and inspire.

Why Attend?

In an increasingly complex regulatory and risk environment, simply meeting minimum compliance requirements is no longer enough. Our distinguished speakers will challenge conventional thinking, explore emerging threats and opportunities, and shine a light on the blind spots organisations often overlook.

Beyond the Obvious will equip you with practical insights and actionable strategies to anticipate change, strengthen resilience, and build a proactive culture of compliance and risk management.

Meet Our Speakers

We are delighted to welcome four distinguished industry experts and thought leaders whose expertise spans international risk management, regulatory enforcement, financial crime prevention, and corporate compliance.

The Hon Nigel Feetham KC MP

We are also very happy to inform you that the Minister for Justice, Trade, and Industry, the Hon Nigel Feetham KC will address the audience with an initial introductory speech.

Nigel Feetham KC is Gibraltar's Minister for Justice, Trade, and Industry. Elected to Parliament in October 2023, he has Ministerial responsibility for financial services, gaming, taxation, policing, and more. A passionate advocate for youth engagement, he established the Connect Hub to connect young people with career opportunities in financial services, fintech, gaming and emerging sectors. As Minister responsible for taxation, he has also led efforts to realign Gibraltar's taxation system, balancing corporate contributions with the jurisdiction's global competitiveness.

Minister Feetham has represented Gibraltar in high-level engagement with the FATF and the European Commission in Brussels. His vision centres on economic sustainability, international compliance, and fostering opportunities for future generations.

José R. Hernández — Risk in a Disrupted World

Further details on the speaker can be found here:
https://www.gaco.gi/news/gaco-risk-on-the-rock-beyond-the-obvious-introducing-our-third-keynote-speaker

Jamie Woodruff — How Criminals Get In, Take Everything, and Leave You the Bill

Further details on the speaker can be found here:
https://www.gaco.gi/news/gaco-risk-on-the-rock-beyond-the-obvious-introducing-our-fourth-keynote-speaker

Dr Stephanie Hare — Automation to Innovation: How AI Can Improve Compliance

Further details on the speaker can be found here:
https://www.gaco.gi/news/gaco-risk-on-the-rock-beyond-the-obvious-introducing-our-second-keynote-speaker

Oliver Bullough — Why We're Failing to Stop Money Laundering

Further details on the speaker can be found here:
https://www.gaco.gi/news/gaco-risk-on-the-rock-beyond-the-obvious-introducing-our-first-keynote-speaker

Event Moderator - Steve Gilles

• Governance & Risk Leadership: He has over 20 years of experience advising business leaders across the UK, Continental Europe, and the US on governance, risk management, business ethics, and resilience.
• Forensic & Consulting Experience: He previously worked at Deloitte on high-profile forensic assignments (including the Polly Peck investigation). Since 1997, he has founded and managed two consulting firms.
• Board Facilitation & Speaking: He works as an external facilitator for board evaluation reviews and conducts development sessions for senior executives at the Institute of Directors, the London Stock Exchange, and ACCA.
• Academic Roles: He holds an MA from Christ Church, Oxford, and serves as a Guest Lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London.
• Authored Book: Managing Fraud Risk: A Practical Guide for Directors and Managers (published by John Wiley & Sons).

Agenda at a Glance

11:30 – Registration (Borealis Room)

11:45 – 12:45 – Buffet Lunch (Borealis Room)

13:00 – Welcome & Opening Remarks (Steve Gilles & GACO Executive Committee)

13:10 – Keynote Opening Address (Nigel Feetham KC MP, Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry)

13:30 – Session 1 (José R. Hernández)

14:15 – Session 2 (Jamie Woodruff)

15:00 – Refreshment Break (Networking)

15:30 – Session 3 (Dr Stephanie Hare)

16:15 – Session 4 (Oliver Bullough)

17:00 – Panel Discussion & Q&A (All Speakers)

17:25 – Closing Remarks (Steve Gilles)

17:30+ – Networking Drinks (GACO & GRMA Bar Reception)

CPD Accreditation

Attendance at this conference counts towards your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Digital certificates will be issued to all registered participants following the event.

Secure Your Place

Spaces are limited and early booking is highly recommended.