Joel Corry and Imanbek to headline opening party at SBC Summit 2025 in Lisbon

British DJ Joel Corry and Kazakhstani DJ and Grammy winner Imanbek will headline the SBC Summit 2025 Opening Party, set for September 16 at Lisbon’s Urban Beach, organisers announced.

The high-energy kickoff event will gather thousands of global betting and iGaming professionals for an evening of networking and entertainment at one of Lisbon’s premier nightlife venues.

“We're absolutely thrilled to kick off SBC Summit 2025 with such incredible talent,” said Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC. “Having Joel Corry and Imanbek headline our Opening Party at Urban Beach is the perfect way to celebrate what promises to be our most ambitious Summit to date. It's all about bringing our industry together for world-class networking in an unforgettable setting.”

Corry, whose 2023 debut album Another Friday Night was the highest-selling UK dance album of the year, is known for chart-topping hits such as “Head & Heart” with MNEK and “Sorry.” The DJ has performed at global festivals including Tomorrowland, Creamfields, and EDC Las Vegas, and has collaborated with artists such as David Guetta, Charli XCX, and Tom Grennan.

Kazakhstani DJ Imanbek rose to global fame with his multi-platinum remix of SAINt JHN’s “Roses,” which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has amassed more than 2 billion streams on Spotify. The Grammy-winning producer has since collaborated with Marshmello, Usher, Sean Paul, Rita Ora, and Busta Rhymes.

The Opening Party will mark the start of a week of exclusive VIP events for Operator and Affiliate Pass holders, including the flagship celebration The INFINITY Lisbon on September 18, which will feature headline acts Alok and Timmy Trumpet.

The week will also include two major awards ceremonies: the Affiliate Leaders Awards on September 17 and the SBC Awards on September 18, both honouring outstanding contributions to the global betting and iGaming sectors. Separate tickets are required for these events.

The SBC Summit 2025 will run from September 16–18 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena, with more than 30,000 professionals expected to attend. The event will feature a comprehensive exhibition floor, educational sessions, and networking opportunities designed to bring together the global gaming industry.