SBC Summit Malta emerged as a premier event in the online gambling arena, drawing over 6,000 gaming professionals from Malta and Europe. This rebranded summit, formerly known as CasinoBeats Summit, introduced an expanded focus on casino operations, sports betting, regulations, affiliations, payments, and emerging technologies. High-profile attendees and industry insiders emphasized how SBC Summit Malta has strengthened its role in the gaming sector.
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SBC Summit Malta Attracts Key Industry Figures
The event kicked off on June 11 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Malta’s Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri. SBC CEO and Founder Rasmus Sojmark remarked on the palpable excitement among attendees, highlighting the event’s thriving atmosphere and positive feedback. With 37% of attendees being key decision-makers, operators contributed 35% and affiliates 750 participants focusing on player acquisition.
The event’s successful rebranding was praised by Clinton Cutajar, Media Troopers Chief Technology Officer, who noted the exceptional quality of panels and the conference. Casumo’s CTO, Cristina Turbatu, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the event’s premium organization and structure.
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Malta-Based Leaders Embrace SBC Summit Malta
Leaders based in Malta recognized the event’s significance in reinforcing the local gaming economy. Malta Gaming Authority CEO Charles Mizzi expressed approval of the setup and the engagement levels of participants, emphasizing the industry’s vitality. Nils Andén, CEO of Kindred Group, affirmed the event’s value for networking with industry peers from both local and international spheres, further noting SBC’s initiative to engage personnel representing Malta-based companies.
Strong Representation From Around the World
SBC Summit Malta achieved strong local turnout with 47% of attendees based in Malta and 53% from overseas. This diverse demographic underscores the event’s importance in connecting with European and global stakeholders. Rasmus Sojmark highlighted how this integration reflects the summit’s relevance beyond local borders.
With three conference rooms and two workshop spaces, the summit offered 17 workshops and a speaker lineup of 250 experts. iGP CEO Jovana Popovic Canaki commended the opportunity to listen and engage with industry insights. Andre Machado, Clever Advertising CCO, praised the conference’s alignment with industry trends.
The event also featured the Malta debut of SBC’s signature EDM Infinity party at Aria Complex, headlined by Galantis. This experience, building on previous showcases at SBC Summits, added a festive element to the gaming event.
