The highly anticipated SBC Summit Malta 2023 for online casinos drew an impressive 6,000 gaming professionals from across Europe. Held at the InterContinental Hotel in St. George’s Bay St. Julian’s, the summit marked the first event after the rebrand from CasinoBeats Summit. It expanded to cover crucial aspects like casino gaming, sports betting, regulation, affiliations, payments, and emerging technology.
Key Highlights from SBC Summit Malta 2023
SBC Summit Malta 2023 commenced on June 11 with a ceremony led by Malta’s Minister for the Economy, Silvio Schembri. Excitement filled the air as attendees explored the vibrant show floor. Rasmus Sojmark, SBC CEO, noted the ‘electric’ atmosphere and appreciated the positive feedback from participants.
Approximately 37% of attendees held decision-making positions, including over 2,100 operator representatives and 750 affiliates focused on player acquisition. Clinton Cutajar, CTO of Media Troopers, praised the rebranding success, stating it offered high-quality panels and conferences.
Christina Turbatu of Casumo echoed the sentiment, highlighting the event’s high-end quality. Local leaders, such as Malta Gaming Authority CEO Charles Mizzi, emphasized its importance to Malta’s gaming industry. Kindred Group CEO Nils Andén found it an ideal opportunity to connect with key industry players.
Connection Opportunities at SBC Summit Malta 2023
Of the attendees, 47% hailed from Malta, with the rest traveling from different parts of Europe and beyond. This makes SBC Summit not just a local event, but a pivotal moment for the international gaming community.
Hosted across three conference rooms and two workshop spaces, the summit featured 17 workshops and a lineup of 250 experts. Attendees like iGP’s Jovana Popovic Canaki found it a valuable opportunity to listen and learn from industry discussions.
Clever Advertising’s Andre Machado commended the program for aligning with broader industry trends. The event also included SBC’s signature Infinity party at the Aria Complex, headlined by Galantis, offering a high-energy networking night.
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