SBC Summit Takes Over Lisbon with Record-Breaking Attendance

SBC Summit Takes Lisbon by Storm with Unprecedented Events and Global Industry Leaders

The highly anticipated SBC Summit 2024 is set to take over Lisbon next week, attracting a record-breaking 25,000 delegates from across the globe. With hundreds of events scheduled throughout the city, the summit promises to make a significant economic impact, solidifying Lisbon’s position as a hub for innovation and networking in the gaming industry.

Spanning four action-packed days, from September 23 to September 26, 2024, the SBC Summit will unfold at prominent venues like the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), MEO Arena, and Casino Lisboa. Over 110,000 square meters of exhibition space will be dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge products, services, and ideas. With more than 600 exhibitors and 600 expert speakers, the event will offer unparalleled opportunities for networking, learning, and deal-making.

As the largest event of its kind, the SBC Summit is set to rival Lisbon’s Web Summit in terms of economic impact and industry influence. Attendees can look forward to nine major elements of the summit, each focusing on different facets of the gaming and betting industries:

• SBC Summit (Main Event)
• Affiliate Leaders Summit
• Payment Expert Summit
• SBC Leaders Summit
• SBC Football Championship
• SBC Poker Championship
• ESI Lisbon Esports Conference
• SBC Awards 2024
• INFINITY Lisbon 2024

These events are complemented by VIP dinners, parties, and an industry-record 1,300 guests at the SBC Awards, making this a can’t-miss event for anyone in the betting and gaming sector.

The SBC Summit 2024 will be a magnet for industry leaders and celebrities, offering attendees the chance to learn from and network with some of the biggest names in the world. Speakers and special guests will include Tony Hawk, the legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, Rubens Barrichello, the Formula 1 icon, and Luis Figo, Portuguese football legend and Digitain Ambassador.

For entertainment, the summit will feature performances from world-renowned DJs, including Darude, Miss Monique, and Don Diablo at INFINITY Lisbon, the event’s closing party, which is expected to draw over 5,000 attendees.

SBC Founder and CEO Rasmus Sojmark commented on the overwhelming response to the summit: “The demand for the SBC Summit 2024 has been incredible. Our SBC Leaders Summit is fully booked, and the SBC Football Championship at Benfica Stadium and Poker Championship will also be sold out. With over 5,000 people expected at INFINITY Lisbon, this will be our largest and most impactful event yet.”

As anticipation builds, SBC has partnered with local destination management provider Leading.pt to ensure seamless logistics and accommodation for the influx of delegates. João Paulo Oliveira, Managing Partner at Leading.pt, highlighted the strong demand for hotel rooms across Lisbon, stating, “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such strong interest for an event in Lisbon. The city is going to be buzzing, especially around the FIL.”

The SBC Summit 2024 promises to be a groundbreaking event, bringing together industry leaders, global celebrities, and gaming professionals in a four-day extravaganza. From the main event to exclusive parties and championships, the summit will provide unmatched opportunities for networking, learning, and entertainment. Lisbon is set to welcome 25,000 delegates, making this one of the most significant industry gatherings of the year. With every hotel room booked and every event venue filled, the SBC Summit is not only a major event for the gaming industry but also for the city of Lisbon.