SBC Summit adds Global and Emerging Markets stages to meet expanding international interest

SBC Summit 2025 will introduce two new region-focused conference stages—Global Markets and Emerging Markets—to cater to a growing international audience. Scheduled for September 16–18, the event expects to welcome over 30,000 attendees from more than 130 countries.

The addition follows notable growth in global participation during 2024, which saw a 126% increase in Latin American attendance, an 80% rise from Asia with representation from 30 countries, a 45% increase from 29 African nations, and a 127% jump in North American delegates.

SBC Founder and CEO Rasmus Sojmark said: “SBC Summit is now a truly global meeting point, so building an agenda that reflects that was the natural next step. With the addition of the Global Markets and Emerging Markets stages, we're offering market-specific insights, and the networking lounges attached to each stage let delegates connect immediately with the people driving growth in those regions. It's all about continuing the conversations that start on stage with the people most invested in those markets.”

Global Markets Stage: Focus on mature and regulated regions

The Global Markets stage will feature content aimed at professionals operating in established jurisdictions with structured regulatory environments. Across three days, the stage will host panels organized by region:

• Tuesday – Latin America & Brazil Focus: This track will examine Latin America's diverse landscape, from Brazil's post-regulation market to the latest developments in countries such as Mexico and Peru. Sessions will bring together leaders to discuss market entry strategies, payment solutions, and successful partnership models across the region's diverse regulatory environments.
• Wednesday – Western Europe Deep Dive: This track focuses on Western Europe's evolving regulatory landscape, examining how businesses can tackle compliance challenges while leveraging new opportunities. Sessions will address the growing threat of black markets, Italy's revamped online gambling framework, the Netherlands' increased regulatory requirements, and potential pathways for iGaming expansion into Finland and the broader Nordic region.
• Thursday – North America Analysis: The final day will examine US expansion opportunities following rapid iGaming growth across multiple states. These sessions will explore the rise of alternative betting models, including sweepstakes and prediction markets, alongside the growing popularity of peer-to-peer betting.

Emerging Markets Stage: Developing jurisdictions in focus

The Emerging Markets stage will explore opportunities in newer, rapidly changing markets. The schedule includes:

• Tuesday – Africa Innovation: Panels will assess mobile-first strategies, infrastructure challenges, stakeholder engagement, and consumer protection in the region.
• Wednesday – Expansion in Eurasia & Middle East: Speakers will discuss the prospects in the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Balkans, along with the UAE's steps toward establishing a regulated gaming market.
• Thursday – Asia Growth Potential: This session will examine licensing models, cultural adaptation, and growth planning in jurisdictions such as India, the Philippines, and Macau.

The Global Markets and Emerging Markets stages will operate alongside four other content tracks at SBC Summit 2025: Technology, Affiliation, Player Protection, and the Super Stage.

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