Public Lecture | GANT & UniGib

Thursday 9th October 2025 -

18:00 - 20:00

Europa Point Campus, University of Gibraltar

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About this lecture

Have you ever wondered what “crypto” really is, or why people keep talking about “blockchain”? This public lecture will break it down in plain language – no technical background needed. Together, we’ll explore how this technology works, what it means for everyday life, and why it’s becoming part of the world around us.

This event, delivered by the Gibraltar Association for New Technologies in collaboration with the University of Gibraltar, will cut through the jargon and explain what crypto and distributed ledger technology (DLT) really are, why they matter, and what role Gibraltar is playing as a global leader in this field.

Whether you’re curious about how Bitcoin works, wondering what “blockchain” actually means, or interested in how these innovations could affect your daily life, this session is designed for you.

The event will also introduce upcoming University of Gibraltar courses on new technologies, offering pathways for anyone interested in building skills and careers in this fast-growing sector.

Keynote Speaker - Targ Patience, Chair of the Gibraltar Association for New Technologies (GANT)

Targ is a regulatory expert, thought leader and regular speaker on international regulation, compliance, crypto, decentralisation, and all things related to market infrastructure. He is a Founding Partner of Dolya Consulting, a boutique advisory practice with clients across the financial services and crypto industries, and Co-Founder and CEO of idclear, a revolutionary mutualised compliance infrastructure. Targ previously spent seven years leading a boutique consultancy in the City of London, and has over two decades of professional experience in the global financial markets.

In 2021, Targ was appointed as an Executive of the Gibraltar Association for New Technologies (GANT) and was appointed as Chair in 2023. In January 2025, Targ was appointed by the Hon. Nigel Feetham KC., Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, to the Gibraltar Financial Services Resolution and Compensation Committee (FSRCC), and acts as a special advisor to the Minister on matters related to new technologies and innovation.

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