Day two of SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 is underway, with UFC star Charles Oliveira set to take centre stage as the event’s headline guest appearance.
The Brazilian mixed martial arts champion is appearing on the Super Stage, which kicks off at 11am as part of a packed conference schedule for the second day.
Oliveira’s presence has been billed as a surprise guest appearance, drawing significant attention from the more than 40,000 attendees gathered at the event.
The SBC Summit is taking place at Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena, running through October 1 in Portugal’s capital city.
This marks the third consecutive year that Lisbon has hosted the SBC Summit, with the city and Portuguese officials returning to welcome the event back warmly.
Mayor of Lisbon Carlos Moedas delivered opening remarks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on day one, joined by SBC leadership and key sponsors.
The 2026 edition is the largest to date, featuring more than 800 exhibitors and sponsors, over 600 speakers, and delegates from more than 150 countries.
Day one featured speeches and insights from the CEOs of DraftKings, Sportradar, and Super Technologies, alongside basketball legend Michael Jordan and a range of industry experts.
Brazil has emerged as a dominant talking point on the show floor, following President Lula da Silva’s announcement of a ban on regulated betting just days before the summit began.
Alongside Oliveira’s Super Stage appearance, day two’s agenda includes panel debates and discussions covering key regulated markets including Italy, the Netherlands, and Brazil.
The scale of the Lisbon event reflects the continued growth of the global gambling and sports betting industry, bringing together operators, suppliers, and regulators under one roof.
With record attendance figures and a high-profile guest list, the 2026 SBC Summit is firmly establishing itself as one of the most significant gatherings in the iGaming calendar.
