SBC has officially announced the shortlisted nominees for the 13th edition of the SBC Awards, set to take place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Thursday, 1 October, bringing down the curtain on SBC Summit 2026. Bringing together 1,200 industry professionals, the ceremony will present 38 awards recognising outstanding achievements across the global betting and gaming industry, spanning operators, suppliers, payments, compliance, marketing, platforms and data. Leading this year’s shortlist in nominations is Kanggiten, securing nine nominations across the evening, followed closely by Betsson Group and Sportradar, with seven nominations apiece. Other notable nominees include Kaizen Gaming, securing six nominations, whilst…
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Professionals attending SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit this September will be able to turn three days of industry learning into recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD), following the official accreditation of both events’ conference programmes by The CPD Certification Service. The accreditation means every conference session, academy and masterclass across SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit now contributes towards recognised Continuing Professional Development, ensuring delegates leave Lisbon not only up to date with the latest industry standards, regulations and best practices, but also with recognised professional development that supports their long-term career growth. “Learning has always been one of SBC’s…
With LiGA Summit 2026 now less than two months away, the Latin American gaming industry is preparing for a major gathering of operators, regulators, affiliates, suppliers and technology providers in Lima, Peru on 17 – 18 September 2026 at the El Pardo Lima – A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Held as Peru settles into its new regulatory framework, the summit will examine how the market is adapting to a more structured gaming environment. Discussions will spotlight the operational realities of regulated growth, covering affiliate compliance, responsible marketing, AML and KYC requirements, and player protection as businesses navigate an increasingly mature…
Mobile-first adoption, increasing digital connectivity and evolving regulatory frameworks continue to position Africa as one of the world’s fastest-growing gaming markets. As operators expand across the continent and governments refine regulatory approaches, collaboration between industry stakeholders has never been more important. With less than three months remaining, the 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit and 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026 will bring together regulators, operators, technology providers, affiliates, investors and gaming professionals from across West Africa and beyond. Taking place from 14 – 16 October 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, the concurrent events will provide a…
SBC Summit Tbilisi returned last week, with attendees praising the quality of conversations, direct access to senior leaders and opportunities to build new partnerships across Eastern Europe and Central Asia and beyond. Held on 15-16 July at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace in partnership with SMH, a founded in Georgia – international consulting firm focused on the iGaming and sports industries, the summit brought together operators, affiliates, suppliers, regulators and regional leaders for two days of high-level discussion, relationship-building and deal-making. Reflecting on the summit, SBC Founder and CEO Rasmus Sojmark said: “Now in its fourth year, SBC Summit…
From spotting deepfake fraud to building your own AI assistant, SBC Summit’s new AI Academy will take delegates beyond the theory of artificial intelligence and into hands-on, practical application. Part of the event’s premium Education+ programme, the AI Academy brings together technology specialists, cybersecurity experts, and AI leaders to help delegates understand where AI creates genuine business value, recognise the threats it poses, and leave with an AI assistant they can put to work in their own organisation. Taking place on Tuesday, 29 September at Sala Tejo, MEO Arena, it’s designed for anyone who wants to move past AI headlines…
SPiCE Southeast Asia 2026 will take place from 5 – 7 August at The Landmark Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together regulatory experts, operators, technology providers and investors from across the region. With regulation, technology and consumer expectations all shifting at once across the region, this platform offers a valuable opportunity to take stock of where the industry stands. Just two weeks out, this year’s agenda spans three days of policy, strategy and innovation, from opening night celebrations through to closing discussions on sustainable growth across the region. What to Expect Day One will kick off with the SP‘iCE’ Breaker Welcoming Evening,…
Global events and media business SBC has announced a strategic partnership with Conversion Conf ahead of Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026, further strengthening its commitment to delivering one of the industry’s leading events for the global affiliate and performance marketing community. Bringing together 10,000 affiliates, media buyers, operator acquisition teams, digital marketers, technology providers and other industry stakeholders, Affiliate Leaders Summit is SBC’s dedicated event for the affiliate and performance marketing community. Taking place alongside the SBC Summit from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) and MEO Arena, it combines specialist conference content, targeted…
SBC Summit will equip delegates with the strategies needed to identify and capitalise on gaming’s fastest-growing regions, including Africa, Eastern Europe, Eurasia and the Far East, through its dedicated Emerging Markets track. Taking place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, the track will bring together operators, regulators and regional experts to examine market entry, player behaviour, regulatory change and the commercial conditions shaping growth across these promising regions. The track will open the Global & Emerging Markets Stage, one of six dedicated conference stages at SBC Summit, alongside Regulation & Compliance, Technology, Payment Expert Summit,…
The Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace closed out SBC Summit Tbilisi’s 2026 edition on July 16, bringing two full days of discussion, networking and strategy to a fruitful conclusion. This event, organized by SBC in partnership with SMH Global, shifted focus on the second day away from market entry and towards the topic of long-term business development, regional compliance and sports engagement across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The Regulators Forum takes center stage The standout session of the day belonged to the Regulators Forum, which expanded size-wise for this year’s installment. Leading up to a full house, hands-on case…