SBC Summit in Lisbon: Accredited Learning for Gaming Professionals

Professionals attending SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit this September will be able to turn three days of industry learning into recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD), following the official accreditation of both events’ conference programmes by The CPD Certification Service.

The accreditation means every conference session, academy and masterclass across SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit now contributes towards recognised Continuing Professional Development, ensuring delegates leave Lisbon not only up to date with the latest industry standards, regulations and best practices, but also with recognised professional development that supports their long-term career growth.

“Learning has always been one of SBC’s core priorities because a stronger industry starts with better-informed professionals,” said Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC. “Becoming part of Continuing Professional Development reflects our commitment to helping raise standards across the global betting and gaming industry through ongoing learning and development,” he added.

The accreditation comes at a time when continuous professional development is becoming increasingly important across the global betting and gaming industry. 

As regulation evolves, new technologies emerge, and consumer expectations continue to shift, professionals are expected to continually develop their knowledge and skills to remain competitive. CPD provides a recognised framework for that ongoing learning, helping individuals keep pace with industry change while demonstrating a commitment to professional excellence.

“People don’t come to SBC Summit just to listen to presentations,” Sojmark added. “They come to solve challenges, discover new ideas and learn from the people writing the rules of our industry. CPD accreditation ensures that the value of that learning extends well beyond the event itself. Delegates leave with recognised professional development that supports their careers, while businesses benefit from teams returning with new knowledge, practical skills and fresh perspectives.”

29 sept-1 oct at FIL & MEO Arena, Lisbon

Taking place from 29 September to 1 October at Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) and the MEO Arena, SBC Summit and the co-located Affiliate Leaders Summit will welcome 40,000 industry professionals from around the world. 

Following the 2025 edition, which attracted delegates from more than 150 countries, this year’s event will once again bring together decision-makers and executives from every corner of the betting and gaming ecosystem, including operators, affiliates, suppliers, regulators, media, investors and sports organisations.

The CPD-accredited programme reflects the breadth of the industry’s expertise, supporting professionals across executive leadership, regulation and compliance, payments, technology, product innovation, market expansion and affiliate marketing.

Six conference stages

At SBC Summit, delegates can build recognised CPD hours across six dedicated conference stages:

• Super Stage, featuring headline keynote sessions from globally recognised leaders in business and sport.
• Global & Emerging Markets Stage, exploring international growth opportunities and regional market developments.
• Technology & Innovation Stage, covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data and product innovation.
• Payment Expert Summit Stage, dedicated to payments, fintech, crypto, AML and financial technologies.
• Regulation & Compliance Stage, examining licensing, policy, responsible gambling and regulatory best practice.
• Product Innovation Showcase Stage, highlighting product launches, live demonstrations and emerging technologies.

The co-located Affiliate Leaders Summit also forms part of the accredited programme, delivering dedicated educational content for the affiliate and performance marketing community across two conference stages and the Affiliate Leaders Academy. 

Together, they will explore topics including platforms and performance, the future of affiliate strategy, content and discovery, leadership, media buying, branding, customer acquisition, automation, artificial intelligence and business transformation, complemented by practical, skills-focused learning through the Affiliate Leaders Academy.

To complement the conference programme, SBC offers an optional CPD-accredited Education+ upgrade for both SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit attendees. 

Available as individual €249 sessions, Education+ combines expert-led instruction with interactive, workshop-style learning, giving delegates the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in focused educational environments.

Education+ features four specialist Tech Academies covering AI, Marketing, Web 3.0 and Gamification, alongside three expert-led Masterclasses focused on Sportsbook Trading, Electronic Gaming and Responsible Gaming Marketing.