In an industry saturated with global expos and large-scale summits, SBC Summit Malta 2026 is carving out a different role—less about scale, and more about precision.
Taking place 28–30 April 2026 at the InterContinental Malta, the event brings together around 6,000 industry professionals in what has increasingly become one of the most commercially relevant gatherings in European iGaming.
Unlike broader, more diffuse conferences, SBC Summit Malta is built around a simple premise: put decision-makers in the same room, remove friction, and focus on outcomes rather than exposure.
A High-Density Environment for Decision-Makers
Malta remains one of the few jurisdictions where the iGaming ecosystem is physically concentrated. That proximity translates directly into the event’s structure.
Nearly half of attendees are operators, complemented by a strong presence of affiliates, suppliers, and C-level executives.
The result is a buyer-heavy environment – something that fundamentally changes the dynamics on both the conference floor and inside meeting rooms.
Following strong double-digit growth in both attendance and company participation in recent editions, SBC Summit Malta is no longer a secondary stop on the event calendar – it is becoming a core strategic checkpoint for the industry.
From Panels to Practical Execution
One of the most notable evolutions in the 2026 edition is its structure. The agenda is intentionally split into two phases:
- Day one focuses on strategy, with panels covering product innovation, marketing, compliance, affiliation, and operational efficiency
- Day two moves into execution, with workshops designed to translate those ideas into actionable frameworks
Additional workshop rooms running throughout the event reinforce a clear shift:
this is no longer about listening – it’s about applying insights in real time.
For operators navigating tighter margins, increasing compliance complexity, and evolving player behaviour, this format aligns closely with what the industry actually needs.
Read more: How to Prepare for an iGaming Summit
Operators at the Centre of the Conversation
The speaker lineup reflects that same operator-first philosophy – bringing together executives who are actively shaping the industry from the inside.
SBC Summit Malta 2026 – Speakers
Francesco Postiglione — CEO, Casumo
Ivan Filletti — CEO, GamingMalta
Johan Styren — CEO & Founder, Dilanti Media
Sam Brown — CEO, Rootz
Dr. Damir Böhm — CEO, Tipwin
Luis Alberto López Acuña — CEO, Highbet
Alexandre Tomic — Founder & CEO, Alea
Brian Christopher — CEO & Creator, BC Ventures
Steve Cutler — CEO & Co-Founder, Kalamba
Kinga Warda — Chief Officer of Policy & International Affairs, Malta Gaming Authority
Julia Weygandt — Head of Client Growth & New Business, Continent8
Corinne Valletta — General Counsel, Betsson
Greg Papanastasiou — CCO, Play North
Alexis Wicen — Co-Founder & CEO, Unibo Ltd
Christopher Dalli — CEO, L & L Europe Limited
Wojtek Stellmach — CEO & Co-Owner, BugsyEmpire
Frank op de Woerd — CEO & Founder, CasinoNieuws.nl
Sabine Roiss — CEO & Founder, Crypto-Play
Nataly Shpak — CFO, 13Aff
Joseph Borg — Chairperson, The Malta Chamber
Brian Christner — Chief Online Gaming, Grand Casino Baden
Jay Balan — CISO, Superbet Group
Tom McGovern — Chief Operations Officer, Flutter UKI
Jarl Moden — Chief Product Officer / Director, Dilanti Media
Ian Perrygrove — Chief Risk Officer, Kwiff
Ivan Gojic — Chief Sportsbook Officer, Entain
Francois Piccione — Chief Technology Officer, Malta Gaming Authority
Alberto Simoes — Director, Clever Advertising
Cedric Mallia — CISO, Rush Street Interactive
Donald Tabone — CISO, Betsson
Joseph Attard — International Compliance, Entain
Marco Trucco — CMO, Immense Group
Herbert Gaban — CMO, KBET & DEBET
Nikola Jellacic — CMO, Casumo
Ramon Glieneke — COO, Alea
Christoffer Andersson — CCO & COO, LIQD
Karolina Moscicka — COO, BugsyEmpire
Tim De Borle — COO, Casumo
Chris McGowan — COO, Scatters
Marco Tiso — Managing Director, Sisal
Elaine Gardiner — Managing Director, TAG Media
Mickey Winitsky — Managing Director, SlotCatalogue
Joshua Gamble — Managing Director, Activewins
Nika Gigashvili — Managing Director / Partner, SMH Global
Sam Behar — Commercial Director, Tomorrow Advertising
Conrad Bugeja — Marketing Director, LiveScore Group
Harry Phillips — Marketing Director, Sky Bet
Stephen Hodgson — VP of Tax, Midnite
Danielle Johnson — COO, Betfred
Janick Bonnici — Principal Gaming Content Manager, Betsson Group
Tara Alvarez Garcia — International Committee, Global Gaming Women
Mykhailo Kachanov — Chief Business Officer, SlotCatalog.com
Will Martin — CEO, LiveDuel
Nick Laconico — CEO, Megabet Plus
Ionut Constantinescu — CEO, Marlin Media
Alina Famenok — Growth & Partnerships Expert, ex-Already Media
Clint Griscti — Co-Founder, apidae.DIGITAL
Nikita Akulov — Chief Customer Officer, EvenBet Gaming
Retief Uys — Chief Yield Officer, Sportingbet South Africa
Dr. Alexandra Körner — Chief Legal & Compliance, Stadtcasino Baden AG
Sean Blanco — Co-Founder, Gain Changer
Clinton Cutajar — CTO, MediaTroopers
Christian Heins — Director iGaming, Tipico
Alistair Facciol — Director of Legal & Compliance, Rhino Entertainment Group
Maris Catania — Director of Player Sustainability, LeoVegas
Aurora Merino Salas — Director of Compliance, Betsson
Rolands Grancovskis — Group Head of Payments, Thelotter Group
Stephen Clibbon — Head of Affiliates, VL Partners
Olena Demchenko — Head of AML Governance, FDJ United
Gianmaria Dellaca — Head of Business Insights, Neatplay
Liesbeth Oost — Head of ESG, JOI Gaming
Kim Dalli — Head of PR & Communications, Malta Gaming Authority
Mile Davchevski — Head of SEO, Rhino Entertainment
Emilio Takas — Head of SEO & Growth, Campeon Gaming
Rihard Polis — Head of VIP, Tonybet
Jochen Biewer — Managing Director, Chevron Consultants
Simon Westbury — Strategic Advisor, 1xBet
Rossi McKee — Co-Founder & VP, CT Interactive / CT Gaming / Telematic Interactive
Husnain Bajwa — SVP of Product, Risk Solutions, SEON Technologies
Oscar Silver — Investment Analyst, Waterhouse VC
Dan Phillips — CEO & Founder, NEL Advisory / SBC Advisory Partner
Felix Hohenthanner — Associate, Rapani Rechtsanwalte
Olesea Naidon — Brand Manager, Nightrush.com
Bartosz Nowaczyk — Brand Manager & Head of CRM, BugsyEmpire
Alexandru Ababei — Brand Manager, LeapSquare
Fraser Dunk — CEO, Jurnii
Vadim Aidlin — CEO, Mamuta Media
Nicola Tani — Chief Editor, Agipro News
Malorie Galligan — COO, Technotainment
Txema Hermoso — COO, Aura Multimedia SL
Nico Reussenzehn — Country Manager Germany, Rootz
Russell Yershon — Director, Connecting Brands
Lotte Kempe — Director of Sales, Affiliate Alliance
Maria Sayapina — Director of SEO, Find.co
Reija Laaksonen — EVP People, Culture & Communications, Veikkaus
Chris Bird — Former Man City Director
James Elliott — Founder, Gamecheck
Jonathan Smith — Founder, Sportsbook Training Services
Daniel Lux — SEO Consultant, Linxact
Alan Cladx — Co-Founder & CEO, AquaPony
Megan Easey — Board Member, Lunicorn Ventures
Ivan Korkin — Head of Account Management, Kanggiten
Jonna Danlund — Director of ESG, Betsson
Caroline Butler — Head of Global Markets, Initiate International
Dalibor Raphael Spasikj — Head of Operations, Matching Visions
Theresia Mallia — Head of Payment Product, FDJ United
Emma-Elizabeth Byrne — Head of Publishing, Gentoo Media
Petr Vonarshenko — Senior Business Development Manager, ELA Games
Luca Grisci — Managing Director HBG Online, Novomatic Group
Uliana Korobeynikova — Head of PR, iAffiliate
Natalia Roitonen — Head of SEO, XtendedGaming
Ivana Flynn — Head of SEO & Strategy, Consultant
Victoria Olsina — AI SEO & GEO / AI Content Systems Consultant, Mezo
Jean-Paul Xuereb — HR Director, Hit Gaming
Roberta Buhagiar — Learning & Development Specialist, Women in Tech
Giannis Katsavrias — Managing Partner, Ace Affiliates
Victoria Buttiġieġ — Marketing & Social Media Manager, Marlin Media
Robin Becker — Marketing Director, Hub88
Catie Di Stefano — Founder, Campaign Discovery System
Robert Zammit — Partner, WH Partners
Alon Segev — Managing Partner, Segev LLP
Quirino Mancini — Partner / Director, WH Partners Italy
Christopher Grech Bonett — Founder, R77 Global
Mark Grech — Product & Emerging Tech Consultant
Trudy Kerr — Presenter & Founder, The SHE Word
Fabian Masurat — Lawyer, Taylor Wessing
Gino Donati — Founder, BetOpenly
Shahar Attias — CEO, Hybrid Interaction
Piotr Lisak — MLRO & AML Governance Officer, FDJ United
Christian Tirabassi — Senior Partner, Ficom Leisure
Philippe Guillod — VP Analytics & Data Science, Lottoland
Bernd Henning — CEO, iGamingConsult
Arjan Korstjens — Principal, Casino Marketing Academy
Important takeaway
- This is a very strong mix of operators + affiliates + infrastructure + compliance
- Not just “headline CEOs” — but real execution roles (COO, Head of SEO, Payments, Compliance, etc.)
This is not a speaker lineup built around visibility – it is built around practical insight from companies actively operating at scale.
The Exhibition Floor: A Snapshot of the Modern iGaming Stack
If the conference delivers the strategy, the exhibition floor delivers the execution.
With 100+ exhibitors and sponsors, the show floor reflects the full iGaming value chain—from game aggregation and platform infrastructure to payments, compliance, and performance marketing.
Among the companies exhibiting are:
- Alea
- BetConstruct AI
- Apex Platform
- BridgerPay
- BluOr Bank
- Aurum Solutions
- ALPACKED
- Checkin.com
- Cloudflare
- Bracket
- Kalamba Games
- Spadegaming
- Finnplay
- GameBridge.io
- Notix.Games
- Vivid Gaming ((vi)²d)
- 1xBet
- Betwinner
Together, these companies represent the core infrastructure layer of modern iGaming, covering everything from:
- Aggregation and content distribution
- Payments and financial orchestration
- Platform and PAM solutions
- Security, onboarding, and compliance
- Game development and engagement tools
The floor itself is designed for interaction, with networking lounges, meeting areas, and integrated workshop spaces, ensuring that conversations move quickly from introduction to execution.
Networking That Actually Drives Business
Networking at SBC Summit Malta is not treated as a side effect – it is a core product. From structured meeting tools via SBC Connect to curated evening events, the summit is built to maximise meaningful, deal-driven interactions.
For Malta-based companies, the event offers an additional advantage: the ability to involve entire teams without the usual travel overhead – bringing together product, compliance, payments, and marketing under one roof.
A Different Kind of Industry Event
SBC Summit Malta does not try to compete on size. Instead, it succeeds by being:
- More focused than global mega-events
- More practical than traditional conferences
- More commercially relevant than purely networking-driven gatherings
In a market increasingly defined by efficiency, margins, and execution, that positioning is becoming more valuable.
Final Thought
As iGaming matures, the expectations placed on industry events are changing. It’s no longer about visibility – it’s about value.
Operators, affiliates, and suppliers are looking for environments where they can refine strategy, build partnerships, and move faster.
SBC Summit Malta 2026 is emerging as exactly that: a high-signal, low-noise event where conversations turn into real business outcomes.
