SBC Summit will spotlight the technologies driving the next generation of sports betting with a dedicated Sports Betting Innovation track. Featuring leading operators and technology experts, the agenda will explore the innovations helping sportsbooks deliver faster, smarter, and more engaging betting experiences. Part of the wider Tech & Innovation Stage, the Sports Betting Innovation track will take place on Tuesday, 29 September. Across the track, operators will learn how to leverage technology to strengthen fan engagement, incorporate innovative game mechanics, and use advanced tools to protect betting markets from integrity threats. Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC, said: “The…
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SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 – Eastern Europe and Central Asia’s leading iGaming and Sports conference – will welcome football legend, UEFA Champions League 3 times winner, and one of Europe’s most iconic strikers, Fernando Morientes. SBC Summit Tbilisi takes place from 15-16 July, where Fernando Morientes will participate as an invited speaker. He will share his extensive experience in professional football, outline his leadership principles, and present his perspective on the growing role of technology and business in modern football. Fernando Morientes’ name is closely associated with the golden era of world football. Throughout his career, he was instrumental in…
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to pitch live in Lisbon for a prize package valued at more than €80,000. Taking place on Thursday, 1 October at 15:00 on the Product Innovation Showcase Stage of SBC Summit, the competition will see the selected startups present their products and business plans in front of investors, operators, media, and senior industry decision-makers. Only five startups will be selected to compete. Each finalist will have three minutes to pitch their product live on stage, followed by…
AGS will host Affiliate Meetup Budapest on July 09, 2026, bringing the affiliate and performance marketing community together for an informal evening of networking in Budapest. Supported by SiGMA and AIBC, the meetup is designed as a relaxed space where affiliates, media buyers, advertisers, networks, agencies, and service providers can step away from the formal pace of the conference day and connect in a more open setting. The Budapest meetup will place conversation at the centre of the evening. With no formal stage programme or scheduled sessions, the event gives attendees the chance to meet peers, exchange perspectives, and build…
Affiliate Grand Slam (AGS) is Europe’s leading affiliate marketing event, providing a platform for professionals across various industries to meet, share insights, and make impactful connections. This flagship summit will be held in Rome, Italy, at Fiera di Roma from 02-05 November 2026. AGS will occupy Hall 2, which will host 250+ exhibitors and 5000+ delegates, creating a vibrant and dedicated space for networking, knowledge sharing, and business development. The event promises to be a unique opportunity for growth, innovation, and deal-making at scale. AGS’s multi-vertical approach covers key affiliate marketing sectors and is set to bring together top experts…
Latin America remains one of gaming’s biggest growth stories, but rising taxes, tougher regulations, and increasing competition are forcing operators to rethink where they invest. SBC Summit will examine where the region’s strongest opportunities now lie through its dedicated Latin America track. Taking place on 1 October 2026 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, the track will unite C-level executives from across Latin America to examine the key opportunities and challenges shaping major markets such as Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, and Chile. The track forms part of SBC Summit’s wider Global & Emerging Markets Stage, which will break down the…
As the gaming industries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia continue to mature, the conversation is shifting from market entry and rapid expansion to building sustainable businesses that can succeed over the long term. SBC Summit Tbilisi, held in partnership with SMH, will bring together 2,500 industry leaders to examine the challenges and opportunities shaping this next phase of growth, from talent acquisition and player engagement to leadership strategy, affiliate partnerships and regulatory change. Building a successful gaming business today requires far more than securing a licence and acquiring customers. Sessions will examine how companies attract and develop talent in…
Across Southeast Europe’s rapidly evolving gaming landscape, operators are increasingly navigating a convergence of commercial growth, regulatory pressure and accelerating technological change, where product performance, payments infrastructure and compliance frameworks are now inseparable drivers of success. Against this backdrop, Eventus International is pleased to announce an expanded format for SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates, Revenue Kickoff) 2026, taking place from 19 – 20 October 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria, with the addition of the dedicated iGaming 3Tech conference stream. This strategic joining of forces brings together two highly complementary event concepts under one roof. Attendees will gain access to broader expertise, deeper…
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions. Against this backdrop, the Player Protection Symposium will examine the tools, policies, and partnerships needed to strengthen player protection efforts. Taking place on Wednesday, 30 September, the symposium will bring together regulators, operators, responsible gambling specialists, and technology providers to examine how the industry can shift from a compliance-focused mindset to a more preventative and player-centric approach. Through a series of expert-led discussions, the symposium will focus on three key areas of player protection: balancing regulatory…
Gaming’s mid-year power house iGB L!VE occupies a very important position as a mid-year meeting point where businesses can reconnect, review progress and prepare strategically for the months ahead. Attendees consistently tell us that the event plays a valuable role in continuing the conversations and relationships established earlier in the year at ICE and iGB Affiliate Barcelona, while offering the energy and accessibility of another major international city. Although more compact than ICE, the strength of iGB L!VE lies in the quality of its audience, exhibitors and networking opportunities. The event is highly focused, commercially relevant and provides the connections that…