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The Markets Everyone's Watching-now on Stage At SBC Summit

Following sharp global development in 2024, with Latin America attendance up 126%, Asia up 80% with delegates from 30 nations, Africa up 45% with 29 countries represented, and North America up 127%, 2 extra conference phases were presented to meet the event's expanding worldwide appeal.
Each stage will provide targeted, actionable insights and networking chances for delegates operating throughout the covered jurisdictions.
Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, stated: "SBC Summit is now a truly global meeting point, so developing a program that reflects that was the natural next step.
"With the addition of the Global Markets and Emerging Markets stages, we're providing market-specific insights-and the networking lounges connected to each stage let delegates link immediately with the individuals driving growth in those regions. It's everything about continuing the conversations that start on phase with individuals most invested in those markets."
Global Markets Stage
The Global Markets phase is designed for stakeholders seeking to optimise their strategies in established, high-value areas where regulative frameworks are constantly progressing. Across 3 days, stakeholders can participate in a series of panels concentrating on key areas, consisting of Latin America and Brazil, Western Europe, and The United States And Canada.
Tuesday - Latin America & Brazil Focus: The opening day will take a look at Latin America's diverse landscape, from maximising Brazil's post-regulation opportunities to the current advancements in markets such as Mexico and Peru. Sessions will unite leaders from LATAM and Brazil to talk about market entry techniques, payment solutions, and successful collaboration designs across the region's diverse regulatory environments.
Wednesday - Western Europe Deep Dive: The 2nd day will move focus to Western Europe's developing regulative landscape, taking a look at how companies can take on compliance challenges while leveraging new opportunities. Sessions will deal with the growing risk of black markets, Italy's revamped online gambling framework, the Netherlands' increased regulative requirements, and prospective pathways for iGaming growth into Finland and the wider Nordic area.
Thursday - The United States And Canada Analysis: The final day will take a look at US expansion opportunities following quick iGaming growth across numerous states. These sessions will check out the rise of alternative wagering designs, including sweepstakes and prediction markets, alongside the growing appeal of peer-to-peer wagering in the area.
Emerging Markets Stage
The Emerging Markets stage will highlight the most appealing areas making waves across the market. Covering Africa, Eurasia, the Middle East, and Asia, these sessions concentrate on markets experiencing rising gamer bases, regulative reforms, and technological developments.
Tuesday - Africa Innovation: The opening day will explore mobile-first development methods that are improving the African video gaming landscape. Sessions will cover payment facilities challenges, how operators can successfully engage stakeholders at a local level, and the significance of gamer security in the area.
Wednesday - Expansion in Eurasia & the Middle East: Day 2 will focus on company expansion opportunities in Eurasia, with exciting growth prospects emerging across the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Balkans. Sessions will also analyze the potential for expansion into the Middle East, with panels analysing the UAE's relocation towards introducing a betting framework in the area.
Thursday - Asia Growth Potential: The closing day will analyze market entry strategies for Asia's diverse regulatory environments, with sessions covering licensing paths, cultural localisation, and methods for long-term, sustainable growth throughout key markets like India, the Philippines, and Macau.
The Global Markets and Emerging Markets phases comprise two of the 6 conference stages at SBC Summit 2025. These include dedicated phases for technology, affiliation, player protection, and the Super Stage.