SBC Summit Malta 2026 to bring global iGaming leaders together

SBC Summit Malta will return from 28 to 30 April 2026. It will bring together thousands of betting and gaming professionals for one of the industry’s most focused events. The event will take place at the InterContinental in Malta and is expected to welcome 6,000 attendees from across the global iGaming sector. There’ll be a mix of networking, education and product showcases. The event aims to strengthen its position as a key meeting point for senior decision-makers.

A growing hub for global iGaming

The event also sits alongside other major industry gatherings like ICE Barcelona. This reinforces Malta’s role as a key stop on the global iGaming calendar. The country is one of the most important places in the iGaming world. This makes it a natural home for the event. Many major operators, suppliers and affiliates are based on the island. The summit has, therefore, a strong local and international presence.

The 2026 edition builds on momentum from last year’s rebrand. Organisers reported a 20% increase in attendance in 2025, alongside a 21.4% rise in company representation. These figures point to rising demand for more targeted, senior-level industry events.

“Malta didn’t stumble into becoming the Home of Gaming Excellence. It built it. For nearly a decade, GamingMalta has been driving the strategy that turned a small island into one of the most influential gaming ecosystems in the world, uniting iGaming, video game development, esports and emerging immersive technologies under one ambitious vision. Working hand in hand with government, regulators and industry leaders, the mission is simple: attract the world’s most innovative companies, talent and investors and help them scale. This opening session sets the tone for the event, pulling back the curtain on the engine behind Malta’s gaming success, with a few special guests joining the stage to give a glimpse of what the next chapter looks like.” – Ivan Filletti, CEO GamingMalta

Focus on practical learning and workshops

Education is an important part of the summit. The agenda centres on the theme of turning ideas into action. The structure is designed to move from strategy to execution.

The first day focuses on key industry areas:

• Product development.
• Marketing.
• Affiliation.
• Operations. 
• Compliance.

The sessions will give attendees a clear overview of current challenges and opportunities.

Day two is more hands-on. There are interactive workshops where participants can apply their learning in real scenarios. Additional workshop rooms have been introduced to expand capacity. This format is intended to provide more direct value compared to traditional conference sessions.

Senior speakers and industry insight

The speaker line-up reflects the event’s senior focus. Confirmed names include:

• Francesco Postiglione of Casumo.
• Tom McGovern of Flutter UKI.
• Danielle Johnson of Betfred.

Representatives from regulators are also involved. They include Kinga Warda from the Malta Gaming Authority.

Their sessions are expected to cover a wide range of topics, from compliance and regulation to growth strategies and operational efficiency. This mix aims to give attendees a broader understanding of how different parts of the industry are evolving.

Accessible event with wide business value

The  summit offers a practical advantage for companies already based in Malta. Teams can attend without the need for international travel, which means more departments can take part.

Over three days, the summit aims to deliver a level of commercial understanding that would typically take months to build. As such, SBC Summit Malta continues to position itself as a key date in the iGaming calendar.