SBC Summit 2026

SBC Summit is the biggest gathering in the global iGaming industry, drawing around 30,000 attendees from 150 countries last year and generating tens of millions of euros for Portugal's economy. In 2026, organizers are pushing even higher — targeting 40,000 delegates — with the dates shifted to late September due to an overlap with Jewish religious holidays.

Rather than a single conference, it's structured as several parallel summits under one roof: casino and game studios, sports betting, payments and compliance, and the affiliate segment (Affiliate Leaders Summit) each get their own agenda, speakers, and expo zone. Rounding out the program:

• Super Stage — keynotes from top industry executives and outside headline speakers;
• First Pitch — a pitch competition for iGaming startups with a prize pool exceeding €90,000;
• SBC Awards — the closing awards ceremony at MEO Arena, the industry's flagship prize;
• Themed zones — Player Protection, Emerging Markets, Technology Academies, and other focused tracks.

The format suits nearly anyone working in iGaming — operators, affiliates, payment providers, and compliance teams alike. Some ticket types (Operator Pass, Affiliate Pass) are available free of charge through verification on the organizer's site.