SBC’s Canadian Gaming Summit returns to Toronto next week for its 28th edition, bringing together 3,000 industry stakeholders for the country’s most commercially significant gaming and betting event.
With major developments in Ontario and Alberta in focus and top-level participation from government ministers, regulators, and corporate leaders, the summit will act as a vital forum for shaping policy, driving innovation, and steering the future of Canada’s gaming sector.
Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from June 17–19, the event will welcome 1,000 betting and iGaming operators, 200 affiliates, and hundreds of representatives from regulatory bodies, Crown Corporations, and suppliers for two days of high-level networking and knowledge exchange.
The conference will deliver a three-stage educational programme that explores the future of a regulated gaming landscape in Canada, with a strong emphasis on Ontario’s evolution and Alberta’s upcoming market entry. Key themes include the sustainability of Canada’s gaming model, innovations in player protection and responsible gambling, marketing and advertising strategies in a maturing market, cybersecurity threats and regulatory compliance, and the emergence of new technologies such as AI, micro-betting, and influencer marketing. Panels will also address AML reform, payment technologies, and the harmonisation of regulations across provinces to foster innovation.
Over the course of the two main days, delegates will hear from an esteemed roster of 150 industry leaders. On Wednesday morning, Duncan Hannay (President, OLG) will kick off the conference with an opening address, while Dale Nally (Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Government of Alberta) will feature later that day with a keynote presentation.
Other notable speakers include Honourable Doug Downey (Attorney General, Ontario), Dave Forestell (Chair, iGaming Ontario), Karin Schnarr (CEO, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario), Natasha Questel (Chief Social Purpose Officer and VP Marketing, BCLC), Stan Cho (Minister for Tourism, Culture & Gaming, Ontario), Scott Vanderwel (CEO, PointsBet Canada), Paul Burns (President & CEO, Canadian Gaming Association), and Lucien Wijsman (Trainer at Electronic Gaming Academy), who will be leading two dedicated industry workshops across the event’s main days.
Adding further depth to this year’s agenda is the newly introduced Cybersecurity Symposium, presented in partnership with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Designed to address the escalating digital threats impacting Canada’s gaming ecosystem, the symposium will bring together cybersecurity experts, regulators, and executives for three focused sessions. It will also feature a keynote address by Mikko Hyppönen—a globally recognised cybersecurity authority, author, and Chief Research Officer at WithSecure.
Meanwhile, the summit’s exhibition floor will serve as a platform for networking and technological exploration, hosting leading regional and global brands. Here, delegates will have direct access to the latest innovations, game releases, and industry-leading services and solutions driving the Canadian gaming market forward. Confirmed exhibitors include Altenar, BetConstruct, Bet Rite, Buffalo Partners, Canadian Gaming Association, GeoComply, Konami, Lotto.com, Optimove, and Payper, amongst many others.
The show floor will also see the return of the Crown Corporation Lounge, offering delegates the unique opportunity to connect with representatives from leading provincial organisations such as the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC), Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC), Loto-Québec and Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS).
Commenting on the upcoming event, Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & Founder of SBC, said: “SBC has been at the helm of the Canadian Gaming Summit for three years now, and each year we continue to focus on bringing fresh initiatives to the event, whilst also addressing the topics that are impacting stakeholders the most.
“Features such as the CyberSecurity Symposium and the return of the Crown Corporation Lounge perfectly embody this commitment, evolving the event from a standard conference and exhibition to a strategic hub for collaboration, thought exchange, and deal making.”
Placing meaningful conversations at the heart of the Canadian Gaming Summit, the event offers a variety of daytime and evening networking opportunities. The summit kicks off on Tuesday, 17 June, with the ‘Canadian Gaming Summit Opening Party’ at the RS Sports Bar. On the morning of Wednesday, 18 June, delegates are invited to attend the ‘Global Gaming Women Breakfast Meetup’ located at the Official Bar & Lounge on the show floor. Later that evening, the ‘Official Networking Party’ will take place at the Hockey Hall of Fame and will feature a special appearance by NHL and Maple Leafs legend Wendel Clark.
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