It was one of those evenings that London does so well, a discreet dinner, a distinguished guest list, and conversation that comfortably ranged from global regulation to the future of AI. The House of Block Supper Club, this autumn hosted at Home House, has become a quiet fixture in the City’s social-business calendar. What began as an informal gathering of industry leaders has turned into a meeting point for decision-makers at the crossroads of digital innovation and policy.
As the doyenne of London’s Web3 supper circuit and founder of House of Block, Korby Hayre, has the talent for convening the right people in the right place. The guest of honour for this edition was The Hon. Nigel Feetham KC MP, Gibraltar’s Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, making his second appearance at the supper. Feetham’s remarks combined optimism with urgency. He spoke of Gibraltar’s progress in strengthening financial governance, including its removal from the FATF grey list, and of its position as a leading hub for gaming and fintech. “Gibraltar cannot be left behind in the AI revolution,” he told the assembled guests, setting a clear challenge for the territory’s industries to innovate and integrate.
Feetham’s tone was both practical and visionary. He urged collaboration across sectors, encouraging firms to take a leadership role in the safe and creative use of AI. He also called for mentorship and education to ensure younger generations are equipped to lead Gibraltar’s next phase of digital growth.
Throughout the evening, Korby guided discussion with her characteristic energy and precision. Members of the Gibraltar delegation, including representatives from Gibraltar Finance and the Gibraltar Funds and Investments Association, were encouraged, perhaps gently insisted upon, to share insights into their work and its role in shaping Gibraltar’s trade ambitions.
The result was a dinner that balanced intellect with informality. Guests debated the future of tokenisation, the promise of AI-driven compliance, and the human side of innovation: how leadership, trust, and adaptability will shape the next generation of global finance.
By the close of the evening, as the final glasses were raised, it was clear why The House of Block Supper Club continues to attract the industry’s most interesting minds. It is less about visibility and more about vision, where conversations have consequence and where, under Korby’s discreet direction, business diplomacy is given its most elegant setting.
