SBC Summit Americas returns next week with the launch of SBC Connections, a new networking programme designed to transform how attendees meet, connect, and do business.
Taking place at the Broward County Convention Center from June 9 to 11, the event will welcome thousands of operators, affiliates, suppliers, and industry stakeholders at a critical juncture for the Americas gaming industry, as companies adapt to new market realities, evolving regulation, and changing consumer expectations across both North and Latin America.
“The industry doesn’t necessarily need more networking opportunities; it needs better ones,” said Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC.
“SBC Connections was created to help attendees spend less time searching for the right people and more time having the conversations that can genuinely move their business forward. Combined with an agenda tackling some of the industry’s most pressing issues and an exhibition floor showcasing the latest products, technologies, and services, we’re focused on delivering an event experience that creates real value for every delegate,” he added.
New networking initiative designed to maximize time onsite
Making its debut at SBC Summit Americas, SBC Connections is designed to help attendees make more valuable business connections through a range of curated networking formats, powered by the SBC Connect app.
- SBC Connect Meets: A pre-arranged meeting service that enables attendees to identify relevant contacts, schedule one-to-one meetings, and maximize their time onsite.
- The Hive: A series of themed speed networking sessions designed to help delegates expand their network through a high volume of targeted introductions.
- The Inner Circle: Exclusive post-session discussions, offering attendees 30 minutes of direct access to speakers and the opportunity to dive deeper into prediction markets and sweepstakes.
- The Exchange: Five informal, topic-led networking meetups connecting delegates facing similar challenges and opportunities.
- The Briefings: 13 small-group breakfast and lunch roundtables focused on the issues shaping the industry.
- The Walk Around: Guided exhibition tours designed to connect delegates with exhibitors aligned to their business objectives.
Conference sessions, speakers and prediction markets
The event’s six-stageconference program will tackle the key issues shaping gaming across North and Latin America, covering leadership, sports betting and casino, payments and technology, affiliation, regulation and compliance, and player protection.
Sessions will explore topics including capitalizing on World Cup momentum, engaging audiences across social platforms, navigating regulatory change, and the future of digital payments.
On the speaker front, the conference will welcome 250 experts from both in and out of the industry. Headline names include Stephanie De Flora (CMO, bet365), Ian Botts (CTO, Fanatics Betting & Gaming), Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto (Senior Vice President & General Manager, DraftKings Predictions), David Edelman (Former CMO, Aetna), and Patrick Kennedy (Former U.S. Representative).
Other notable names include Andrew Cochrane (COO, Soft2Bet), Alex Kane (CEO, Sporttrade), Iliana Pineda (Chief Compliance Officer, Wplay), Manuel Stan (Chief Executive Officer, Catena Media), Andrea Rossi (Commercial Director, Betsson Group), Aviv Sher (CEO, Codere), and Marcos Bonetti (Co-Founder & CMO, Appuesta), among others.
As prediction markets continue to gain momentum across the industry, the event will feature a dedicated Prediction Markets Forum examining the sector’s rapid growth, evolving regulatory landscape, and potential implications for the future of gaming and sports betting. The conversation will extend beyond the conference agenda through a series of dedicated networking formats, including prediction market-focused editions of the Inner Circle, Exchange, and Briefing.
A show floor blending product discovery and hospitality
On the exhibition floor, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with some of the most influential names in North and Latin American gaming, with exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in technology, products, and services
Confirmed exhibitors include Alea, BetMGM, Catena Media, Digitain, Flashscore, Hard Rock Digital, Kambi, Kaizen Gaming, OpenBet, Optimove, PayNearMe, Rush Street Gaming, Soft2Bet, and Xtremepush.
Evening Networking
Networking and VIP Pass holders, including operators and affiliates, will gain access to two evening networking events across the week.
The SBC Summit Americas Opening Party will kick off the week on Tuesday, June 9, at The Wharf, while the INFINITY Florida Party returns to DAER Nightclub & Dayclub on Thursday, June 11, closing the event with a headline performance from internationally renowned EDM artist Oliver Heldens.
The week will also see the return of SBC Awards Americas, celebrating the achievements of operators, affiliates, and suppliers across 34 award categories. Attendees will enjoy a three-course dinner and complimentary drinks throughout the ceremony.
Please note that SBC Awards Americas requires a separate ticket.
Secure your place at SBC Summit Americas 2026 by choosing from five ticket options tailored to different event experiences: Expo Pass, Conference Pass, Networking Pass, Business Pass and VIP Pass.
Operators and affiliates may also be eligible for a complimentary pass.
Source: SBC Americas
