SBC Canadian Gaming Summit Unveils Full 2025 Agenda Ahead of Toronto Event

Canada.- June 12st 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The 28th edition of the SBC Canadian Gaming Summit will take place from June 17 to 19 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Around 3,000 stakeholders are expected to attend what’s billed as Canada’s most commercially significant gaming and betting event.

The summit will host 1,000 betting and iGaming operators, 200 affiliates, and hundreds of representatives from regulatory bodies, Crown Corporations, and suppliers.

“SBC has led the Canadian Gaming Summit for three years now, and each edition we focus on introducing new initiatives and tackling key industry challenges,” said SBC CEO & Founder Rasmus Sojmark. “Additions like the CyberSecurity Symposium and the return of the Crown Corporation Lounge reflect our commitment to evolving the event into a strategic hub for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and deal-making.”

Key discussions will center on developments in Ontario and Alberta, with participation from ministers, regulators, and industry executives. The summit aims to shape policy, foster innovation, and help define the future of Canadian gaming.

A three-stage conference program will explore regulatory progress, market expansion, and future trends. Themes include sustainability, responsible gambling innovations, marketing in a maturing market, cybersecurity threats, and emerging technologies like AI, micro-betting, and influencer marketing.

Panels will also address anti-money laundering (AML) reform, payment technologies, and cross-provincial regulatory harmonization.

More than 150 speakers are confirmed, including:

  • Duncan Hannay, President, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation

  • Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

  • Doug Downe, Attorney General of Ontario

  • Dave Forestall, Chair, iGaming Ontario

  • Karin Schnarr, CEO, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

  • Natasha Questel, VP Marketing, British Columbia Lottery Corporation

  • Stan Cho, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture & Gaming

  • Scott Vanderwel, CEO, PointsBet Canada

  • Paul Burns, President & CEO, Canadian Gaming Association

  • Lucien Wijsman, Electronic Gaming Academy, who will lead two industry workshops

A new highlight is the Cybersecurity Symposium, organized in partnership with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. Featuring keynote speaker Mikko Hyppönen, the symposium will address digital threats impacting the gaming ecosystem through three dedicated sessions.

On the exhibition floor, top-tier local and international brands will showcase innovations and services shaping the Canadian market. Confirmed exhibitors include Altenar, BetConstruct, Bet Rite, Buffalo Partners, GeoComply, Konami, Lotto.com, Optimove, Payper, and the Canadian Gaming Association.

The Crown Corporation Lounge returns this year, offering direct access to representatives from BCLC, OLG, AGLC, ALC, Loto-Québec, and Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan.

Networking opportunities include:

  • Opening Party at RS Sports Bar (June 17)

  • Global Gaming Women Breakfast Meetup on the show floor (June 18)

  • Official Networking Party at the Hockey Hall of Fame (June 18), featuring NHL legend Wendel Clark

Edited by: @MaiaDigital www.zonadeazar.com

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