28–30 April 2026
Intercontinental Malta
AUDIENCE
Attendance growth & reach 19.6%
Increase in attendee numbers year-on-year
19.9%
Increase in operator registrations
Who’s in the room
47% of attendees are based in Malta 19% of the audience were affiliates
Top 10 countries
by attendees
Malta
United Kingdom
Cyprus
Spain
Curaçao
Portugal
Italy
Germany
Bulgaria
Poland
74
35.5%
Increase in affiliate registrations
Countries represented
on-site
1,417
Companies
in attendance
Fresh faces
& new business
47% of the audience
were were from operators 78.1% ofnewattendees to the event
37.7% of companies 59% participating
hold senior decision-making roles
were first-timers
Top 10
Attendee profiles ffi iate Marketing
Sales & Business Development
Marketing
Product: Sports & Casino
C-Level Executives
General Management
Compliance, Legal & Regulatory Affairs
CRM, Account Management
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& Partnerships
Finance & Payments
Events & Customer Experience
13.3%
12.3%
9.0%
8.8%
8.1%
7.2%
6.7%
5.0%
3.4%
2.9%
2026 Edition
Key Numbers & USPs SBC Summit Malta 2026 in numbers
6,000
2,000
1,000
representatives
representatives
Operator
Attendees
3 Conference stages
100
Affiliate
2 Workshop rooms
Exhibitors & sponsors
150 Speakers
Why attend? Malta’s Strategic Advantage
Hosted in Europe’s iGaming capital (home to 350 licensed gaming companies and 180+ B2C operators) with direct flight access from 110+ destinations across 35 countries.
Mid-Year Strategic Timing (End of April)
Positioned perfectly between Q1 results and summer, enabling attendees to align strategies, close Q2 deals, and prepare for major Q3–Q4 events like SBC Summit.
Decision-Makers in the Room
37.7% of attendees are decision-makers, with 15% C-level and 47% operators/
buyers, ensuring conversations happen with those who sign deals and shape strategy.
Hands-On Learning Through Workshops
Day 1 focuses on strategy — Day 2 puts it into practice with a full day of workshops. With two additional rooms running both days, attendees can gain real, skills-based training across a variety of disciplines.
Perfect for Team Participation
Especially for Malta-based operators and affiliates, attendance comes
at no cost, allowing more team members to benefit, even if it’s just one workshop relevant to their role. A unique opportunity for teams to learn, grow, and engage without leaving the island.
CONFERENCE FOCUS The speakers
Per Thorn
Dr. Damir Boehm
Francesco
Greg Papanastasiou
CEO
CEO
Postiglione
CCO
CEO
Hero Gaming
Tipwin
CEO, Casumo
Play North
Game Lounge
Richard Dennys
Kinga Warda
Tom McGovern
Sophie Platts
Ian Perrygrove
Jarl Moden
Chief Officer, Policy &
Chief Operations
Group Head of
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Product Officer
International Affairs, MGA
Officer, Flutter UKI
Sustainability, Entain
Kwiff
/ Director, Dilanti Media
The stages
Stage / Room
Day 1 - Strategy & Insight
Day 2 - Practice & Application
Stage 1
Marketing Unplugged
Marketing in Action
Stage 2
Product Visionaries
Product in Practice
Stage 3
Risk, Regulation & Resilience
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The CMO Review
Marketing Professionals | Commercial & Leadership Roles | Product & Player Experience | Data & Performance-Focused Roles
Casino vs Sports
Casino and Sportsbook Product Team | Game Studios | Sports Betting Solution Providers | Player Engagement & CRM Teams | UX and Experience Roles | Data & Insights Teams | Innovation Leads | Commercial Decision Makers
The CEO Chat Show
C-level Executives | Founders | Senior Leadership Teams | Strategy & Growth Roles | Investors | Commercial Directors, Department Heads | Anyone Shaping Long-term Vision & Company Direction
Campaigns Under the Spotlight Can Gamification Truly Cross Over? Leadership in the Hot Seat
Tax Hikes 2026
Market Shocks, Regulatory Risks & Margin Impact
Winners & Wastelands
The New Global Map for Affiliate Growth
CFOs & Finance Teams | Compliance & Regulatory Leads | Operations Directors | Market Expansion & Strategy Teams | Legal Counsels | Payments and Risk Managers | C-level Executives & Commercial Leaders Focused on Profitability & Market Entry D | qu &P f m T m | SE & C L d |M d Buyers | Affiliate Managers | Commercial & Expansion Teams | Operators Assessing Partner Value | Suppliers Supporting Traffic, Conversion & Market Growth Affiliate
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USEFUL TIPS & MORE
Useful tips Badges are colour-coded
Add to wallet
Orange/yellow Operators
Purple Affiliates
Blue Other attendees
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Testimonials
“Having SBC Summit Malta here is crucial. It reinforces Malta’s importance as one of the pillars of the global gaming industry.”
Charles Mizzi
CEO, Malta Gaming Authority “I always make an effort to attend SBC Summit Malta. Interesting panels, strong organisation, and just the right amount of fun for great networking.” Nils Anden
CEO, Kindred Group
“SBC events are very well organised and of high quality. They’re bringing key players to Malta, which makes it incredibly valuable for meetings and collaborations.” Cristina Turbatu
CTO, Casumo
“It’s very important for industry professionals in Malta to attend. It’s right here on the island, and totally worth the time. We met a lot of valuable contacts here." Clinton Cutajar
CTO, MediaTroopers
“It’s a no-brainer for us to attend and support SBC Summit Malta. It’s in our backyard and an honour to be part of it. I’d give it an A+.” Jovana Popovic Canaki
CEO, iGP
“The event is brilliantly organised, from registration to layout to panels. Everything runs smoothly.” Dr Eyal Loz
Chief Product Officer, Ruby Play
“SBC Events are a benchmark for us. Impactful, insightful and impressive. Impactful in the way that it's covering all the different industry stakeholders. Impressive because you see the growth of this event, year by year.” Andre Machado
Chief Commercial Officer Clever Advertising
Your Ticket Guide
Group VIP Pass
Expo + Pass
Operator & Affiliate
Unlimited
Unlimited
Limited number of messages & meeting requests
Unlimited
Individuals wanting full access
Teams of 3+ people wanting full access at a discounted price
Budget-conscious individuals who do not prioritise evening networking
Qualified operators & affiliates get
full event access
VIP Event Pass €600 Early Bird Pass €400
Feature
€400 / 3+ people
€150
Free VIP Pass
Expo Floor Access Conference Sessions 3 Evening Networking Events Food & Drinks SBC Connect Content Access On Demand
Best for
Did you know? As you may have noticed, operators and affiliates qualify for free event passes that are equivalent to VIP Event Passes, granting full access to everything SBC Summit Malta has to offer.
Want a pass?
Submit the form, and our Relationship Team will review your application within 3–5 working days.
The same applies to exhibitor and sponsor passes, which provide the same level of comprehensive (VIP) access. Contact your Customer Success Team Representative to get an overview of what’s included in your contract.
Operator form
Affiliate form
Evening networking parties SBC Summit Malta keeps the energy going well after conference hours, hosting evening networking events every night from Tuesday to Thursday. Please note that these events are not available to Expo+ Pass holders, but are open to all other pass types. Make sure to have your wristband with you to access the events.