Zona de Azar Portugal – SBC Summit in Lisbon: Official Agenda “Day Two”

Portugal.- September 25, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Get ready for an extraordinary experience at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, the new evolution of the SBC Summit Barcelona.

With over 450 speakers, an extensive exhibition floor of 100,000 m², and 25,000 industry professionals, this event promises to inspire.

In the exhibition area, you will connect with 600 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations. We have organized the space into thematic areas, including the Casino & iGaming Zone, Sports Betting Zone, Player Protection Zone, and ESI Lisbon – Esports, Gaming, and Creators Zone. Additionally, don’t miss our Payment Expert Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit, as well as our Food & Hospitality and Media venues.

Join us for a unique combination of innovation and collaboration at the SBC Summit Lisbon! Now, let’s dive into the official agenda for the second day.

• 06:30 – 23:00
  Humberto Delgado Airport
  Airport Badge Collection Sponsored by BetConstruct

Pick up your name badge at the Airport when you arrive and avoid morning queues.

• 09:00 – 18:00
  Yellow Zone, Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  Food & Hospitality Zone

Food, drinks, hospitality and seating area – a great place to meet, connect and enjoy world class food and refreshments.

• 09:15 – 10:50
  CR1 – Conference Room 1
  IMGL Breakfast & Masterclass

IMGL will host two consecutive masterclasses for the industry, accompanied by breakfast sponsored by Lektou.

• 10:00 – 18:00
  Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  SBC Summit

25,000 industry professionals in attendance, 100,000 m2 floor space split into 5 separate zones to make it easier for the delegates to navigate the exhibition and identify the companies that are relevant to their business. Sports Betting, Casino & iGaming & Player Protection zones and ESI Lisbon (Esports), as well as the much expanded Affiliate Leaders Summit and Payment Expert Summit will each have their own conference stage, exhibition floor and networking areas in total accommodating over 600 exhibiting companies. The busy conference schedule will boast an unrivalled speaker line-up of 450 industry professionals including the groundbreaking Super Stage.

• 10:00 – 18:00
  Red Zone, Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  Casino & iGaming Zone

Spanning across 2 full halls, the Casino & iGaming Zone will accommodate a wide array of leading iGaming exhibitors. The zone will encompass all aspects of the global casino and iGaming industry, showcasing everything from game providers and studios to platform and software suppliers, and real-time data processing. The zone will highlight both global and regional brands, featuring industry giants like iGP, Playtech, Spribe, Softswiss, and CreedRoomz, alongside emerging innovators who are set to transform industry standards. At the heart of the zone lies the Casino & iGaming Stage, where over three full days, delegates will gain insights from top executives and product specialists in iGaming. Topics include essential themes such as innovations in bonuses, cryptocurrency, gamification, AI applications, branding and marketing, omnichannel strategies, game design and more.

• 10:00 – 18:00
  Blue Zone, Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  Sports Betting Zone

The Sports Betting Zone will showcase a wide range of suppliers specialising in sports betting. This includes a diverse array of platform providers, data specialists, compliance experts, and other key contributors to the sports betting sector. Among the prominent industry players exhibiting in the zone are BetConstruct, Soft2Bet, Altenar, Pin-up Global, and 1xBet. The dedicated Sports Betting track will span all three days of the event, providing in-depth explorations of essential topics such as bet-building, in-play betting, data analytics, sports integrity, leadership, and retail sportsbooks. The conference will showcase prominent speakers and top industry experts, guaranteeing high-quality content that aligns with the renowned standards of SBC conferences.

• 10:00 – 18:00
  Green Zone, Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  Payment Expert Summit

The Payment Expert Summit marks the evolution of the former Payments & Compliance zone. With increasing interest from payment companies worldwide in the gaming industry, specifically in SBC’s flagship event, the newly introduced Summit represents a logical progression. This new Summit features an amazing number of payment providers and compliance specialist companies, including powerhouses such as Adyen, Kushki, Neosurf, and OKTO, showcasing their localised or cross-border payment solutions and services, among other products. This year’s agenda expands to three days from the customary two, offering even greater access to diverse perspectives from leading payment providers and operators. Topics of discussion will encompass open banking, anti-money laundering strategies, compliance protocols, fraud prevention, cybersecurity measures, management of VIP players, KYC best practices, and more.

• 10:00 – 18:00
  Purple Zone, Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  Affiliate Leaders Summit

The debut edition of the Affiliate Leaders Summit will showcase a diverse lineup of booths from operators, affiliates, aggregators and other affiliate marketing specialsts. Among them will be leading operators such as Novibet, Kaizen Gaming, Stake.com, and Growe Partners, alongside affiliate powerhouses like Clever Advertising, Bwise Media, GiG Media, and others. Named after SBC’s Affiliate Leaders community, the Affiliate Leaders Summit promises a deep dive into marketing and affiliation strategies. Attendees can expect insightful discussions covering topics such as SEO optimisation, the impact of listing fees, responsible methods for customer acquisition, leveraging AI in marketing strategies, the future landscape of streaming platforms, and more.

• 10:00 – 18:00
  Light Blue Zone, Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  Player Protection Zone

Join us at the Player Protection Zone, a zone dedicated to fortifying a comprehensive gambling harm prevention ecosystem in the global sports betting and iGaming sectors. Explore cutting-edge safeguarding systems and products on the show floor, and connect with representatives from major operators, player protection service providers, KYC experts, and safer gambling specialists. The Player Protection conference track, scheduled across all three days of the event, will provide delegates with cutting-edge safeguarding practices and ethical marketing strategies aimed at fostering growth while prioritising player well-being. Attendees can expect engaging discussions on topics such as advanced identification technology, navigating regulatory frameworks, ESG strategies, social responsibility in branding, customised safer gambling initiatives for minority gamblers, and more.

• 10:00 – 18:00
  Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  Global Markets Lounge

The Global Markets Lounge is a fresh initiative aimed at spotlighting the global reach of the SBC Summit. Positioned as a dedicated area on the show floor, the Lounge will bring together industry stakeholders – whether regulators, operators, affiliates, or suppliers – who seek deeper insights into their target markets. The concept is straightforward: each session will commence with a 15-minute address from a market expert. This will be followed by a 45-minute interactive discussion among attendees in the lounge, where they can pose questions, discuss concerns, or share success stories related to specific markets. Discussions will encompass markets spanning the USA, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Italy, Africa, UK, India, Brazil, Portugal, and UAE, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of global market dynamics.

• 10:00 – 18:00
  Sala Tejo, MEO Arena
  ESI Lisbon

ESI Lisbon will be a true combination of all the most prominent parts of the evolving esports, gaming and creator economy industry, including intersecting industries too. The event promises an unparalleled experience with our largest exhibition space yet, two stages across two days featuring thought-provoking content, 5 different districts for exhibitors covering Tech, Esports, Creator Economy, Education & Publishers, alongside fun, productive, and memorable networking opportunities. Also taking place at ESI Lisbon are, The Clutch (a live pitch investment competition for start-up companies in the video games, esports, and creator economy sectors), ESI Hall of Fame (designed to honour those who have most contributed to the development of esports as an industry) & the ESI Film Festival (The 2nd edition of our Esports & Gaming Short Film Festival with a €6000 prize pool)

• 10:00 – 11:00
  Between Hall 1 & 2, Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  Global Gaming Women Breakfast Meet-up – A884

Did someone say mimosas? Join ‘Global Gaming Women’ for breakfast and meet like-minded women in the industry. It is a great opportunity to start a day of networking, while having your morning coffee.

• 11:00 – 16:00
  Purple Zone, Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  Poker Tournament sponsored by JuicyStakes – F200

Join Safe Affiliate Programs and Juicy Stakes for their friendly but competitive Poker Tournament taking place at stand F200. The tournament will run five preliminary rounds with the final taking place at 3pm on Thursday 26th. Head over to the stand to sign up and be in with a chance of winning some cool gifts!

• 12:00 – 18:00
  MEO Arena
  Super Stage

The Super Stage is a huge, spectacular stage at the MEO Arena that offers SBC Summit delegates a chance to experience incredible, awe-inspiring keynote speakers such as; Tim Berners-Lee (founder and creator of the world wide web) and Tony Hawk, the skateboarding legend and man behind the Tony Hawk brand.

• 14:00 – 15:00
  A884 – In between halls 1 & 2 , Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  Women’s Empowerment (WE) Meet-Up

SBC is launching the Women Empowerment Initiative (WE) with the ultimate goal of creating a community of women in gaming who aim at creating positive change. Join us for a drink or two to celebrate the launch and meet the wonderful women associations which opperate in our industry.

• 15:00 – 16:30
  Purple Zone, Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  AAiG Meet-up Sponsored by Better Collective – F370

Join African Americans in Gaming at the Better Collective booth from 3:00-4:30PM on Wednesday, September 25 for complimentary drinks and networking on the show floor!

• 15:30 – 16:30
  Purple Zone, Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  Gentoo Networking Drinks – F260

ITS HAPPY HOUR! Come and join us at the Gentoo Media Booth F260 for networking drinks. The drinks reception will take place from 15:30 until 16:30 on Wednesday – CHEERS!

• 16:30 – 17:30
  Green Zone on Floor Plan, Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena
  Adyen Networking Drinks – E600

Come and join us at the Adyen Booth E600 for networking drinks during the Happy Hour of the event! The drinks reception will last from 16:30 until the 17:30 on Wednesday to mark the end of the second day of the SBC Summit.

• 19:00 – 01:00
  SUD Lisboa Hall
  C-Level & Operator VIP Dinner & Party

This dinner & VIP Party is invite-only. Casino, iGaming & Sports Betting Operators will enjoy an evening with a luxury dinner, beverages, and a networking party that continues to 1:00am at SUD Lisboa. The venue offers stunning views of the 25 de Abril bridge from the rooftop terrace.

• 19:00 – 01:00
  Kais Restaurante Bar
  Affiliate Leaders Summit VIP Dinner & Party

This dinner & VIP Party is invite-only. Affiliate & Operators enjoy an evening sit-down delicious 3-course dinner with complimentary drinks all evening, leading onto evening entertainment in one of Lisbon’s hottest venues. >> Reach out to your SBC Account Manager if you are interested in participating or supporting the event.

• 19:00 – 00:00
  Cervejaria Trindade
  Payment Expert Summit VIP Dinner & Party

This dinner & VIP Party is invite-only. Enjoy an evening sit-down 3-course dinner and networking party with complimentary drinks in one of Lisbon’s iconic venues. Network with like-minded delegates in the Emerging Tech and Payments sphere. >> Reach out to your SBC Account Manager if you are interested in participating or supporting the event.

• 20:00 – 01:00
  Warehouse ONE16
  Official SBC Summit Party

Wrap up your second day at the SBC Summit with an epic night at Warehouse ONE16 in Lisbon! The spectacular party offers complimentary drinks, exclusive VIP areas, and exhilarating entertainment. Dive into the vibrant energy of this renowned hotspot, enjoy a live DJ, and connect with industry peers to forge meaningful business relationships. Create unforgettable memories at this must-attend event! NOTE: Evening networking NOT accessible with an Expo Only pass.

Edited by: @MaiaDigital www.zonadeazar.com