SBC Summit is preparing for its third consecutive year in the Portuguese capital, with organisers expecting a record-breaking 40,000 delegates to attend next week.
The event has firmly established Lisbon as one of the most important destinations on the global iGaming calendar, drawing industry professionals from across the world.
This year’s summit is shaping up to be the most ambitious edition yet, with a raft of new additions designed to improve the overall delegate experience.
Organisers have completely rebuilt the networking programme for 2026, giving attendees significantly more opportunities to connect with relevant industry contacts throughout the event.
Among the new features are speed networking sessions, which are designed to help delegates make meaningful connections quickly in a structured and efficient format.
Show floor tours have also been introduced, offering attendees a guided way to navigate the exhibition space and discover new products, services, and potential business partners.
One of the most notable additions is a series of 20 Regulatory Gaming Meetups, bringing a strong compliance and regulatory focus to this year’s programme.
These meetups have been delivered in partnership with the International Association of Gaming Regulators and the International Masters of Gaming Law, lending them considerable institutional weight.
The involvement of both IAGR and IMGL signals a growing emphasis on regulatory dialogue within the summit, reflecting wider industry trends around licensing, compliance, and responsible gambling frameworks.
Rounding out the new networking offering is Smart Connect, described as a highly curated matchmaking service that pairs buyers and sellers directly, streamlining commercial conversations at the event.
With historic keynotes also billed as part of this year’s programme, the 2026 edition of SBC Summit Lisbon looks set to raise the bar for iGaming conferences on a global scale.
The combination of record attendance targets, expanded networking tools, and high-profile programming makes this year’s summit one of the most anticipated events in the industry’s calendar.
