19 SEPTEMBER 2023
ABOUT SBC LEADERS SUMMIT
ABOUT SBC LEADERS SUMMIT
The invite-only SBC Leaders Summit is taking place Tuesday 19 September at the beautiful W Hotel in Barcelona.
Join key industry leaders, innovative software and technology providers and regional experts on 24th October 2023 at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, Georgia, for the brand new SBC Summit Tbilisi, the premier iGaming & Sports Betting conference for Georgia and surrounding regions.
The SBC Leaders Summit is the industry’s most exclusive gathering of 450 C-level executives, set amidst the luxurious splendour of the W Hotel in Barcelona.
Join key industry leaders, innovative software and technology providers and regional experts on 24th October 2023 at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, Georgia, for the brand new SBC Summit Tbilisi, the premier iGaming & Sports Betting conference for Georgia and surrounding regions.
In the daytime the C-level will enjoy closed-door exclusive networking opportunities, a highly engaging conference agenda, the SBC Hall of Fame ceremony, regional and regulatory roundtables, and the poker championship.
Pave your way into the Black Sea & Central Asian regions as you gain valuable insight and understanding of large scale markets such as Georgia, Ukraine, Armenia, Bulgaria and Romania, as well as emerging markets like Uzbekistan.
In the evening attendees can unwind on the W Hotel’s pool terraces and enjoy the VIP networking dinner, while savouring the sunset over Barcelona beach.
The comprehensive conference agenda will bring together C-Level and industry experts to share their valuable insights on a variety of topics such as iGaming, Innovation and emerging market opportunities.
ABOUT SBC SUMMIT BARCELONA
ABOUT SBC SUMMIT BARCELONA
After the SBC Leaders Summit all the guests have full access to SBC’s flagship event SBC Summit Barcelona which is taking place Wednesday 20 September & Thursday 21 September at Fira Barcelona, Montjuic, right in the center of Barcelona.
Join key industry leaders, innovative software and technology providers and regional experts on 24th October 2023 at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, Georgia, for the brand new SBC Summit Tbilisi, the premier iGaming & Sports Betting conference for Georgia and surrounding regions.
EVENT SCHEDULE
EVENT SCHEDULE
Tuesday 19 September (W Hotel)
Tuesday 19 September (W Hotel)
08.00 - 10.00
Check-In
Check-in to the W if you are staying at the Hotel
09.00 - 10.00
Registration & Welcome
Registration & Welcome to SBC Leaders Summit
10.00 - 10.05
Welcome from Chair
Welcome from Chair
10.05 - 10.25
Keynote
Keynote by Frank “Catch Me If You Can” Abagnale
10.30 - 11.15
Refreshment Break
Refreshments served to all attendees
11.15 - 12.15
Conference Panel
Topic: Behind closed doors – economics, investment and regulation
Speakers:
- Dan Taylor (CEO, Flutter International)
- Joanne Whittaker (Betfred CEO)
- Pontus Lindwall (Betsson, CEO)
- Gustaf Hagman (CEO, LeoVegas Group)
- Paris Smith (Pinnacle, Former CEO)
Moderator:
- Anton Kaszubowski (Managing Director, SBC Advisory Partners)
12.15 - 13.00
Conference Panel
Topic: Landbased to Digital – how casino leaders see the future of our industry
Speakers:
- Simon Thomas (Executive Chairman, Hippodrome Casino)
- Gonzalo Rossell, (CEO, La Tinka)
- Alexander Martin (CEO, SKS365)
- Kresimir Spajic (CEO, Betfred USA)
Moderator:
- Cecilia Paolino-Uboldi (Director, Carnival Corporation)
13.00 - 14.00
Lunch
Lunch, Networking & Business Meetings
14.00 - 14.30
Keynote / Conference Panel
Topic: Earnings & investment outlook for Europe and beyond: how global capital views the gaming sector in 2023/2024
Speakers:
- Tom Bowry (Chief Strategy Officer, Flutter)
- James Brodie (Director of Interactive, International, MGM Resorts)
- Ramy Ibrahim (Managing Director, Moelis)
Moderator: Scott Longley, (Founder, Earnings+More)
14.30 - 15.15
Conference Panel
Topic: Sports and Media – a healthy tension between technology and audience?
Speakers:
- Sam Sadi (CEO, LiveScore Group)
- Jesper Soegaard (CEO, Better Collective)
- Patrick Fischer (CEO, OneFootball)
- Francesco Carione (Managing Director, Gazzetta dello Sport)
Moderator:
- Quirino Mancini, Partner Tonucci & Partner (President, IMGL)
15.15 - 15.35
Hall of Fame Presentation
SBC launched the Hall of Fame in 2016, to recognise the individuals who have contributed a great deal to the industry over the course of their careers with a lasting legacy
Inductees:
- Gustaf Hagman (CEO, LeoVegas)
- Brigid Simmonds (Chair, British Gambling Council)
- Jordan Levin (CEO, OpenBet)
- Per Widerstrom (CEO, 888 Holdings)
Hosts:
- Sue Schneider; Simon Bold
15.45 - 17.30
Roundtables, in Partnership with IMGL
Malta & Italy Roundtable
- Quirino Mancini, Partner Tonucci & Partners (President, IMGL)
- Brandon Debattista, Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer, Malta Gaming Authority
- Guiseppe Mongiello, Partner, Tonucci & Partners
DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) & Netherlands Roundtable
- Dr Wulf Hambach, Partner, Hambach & Hambach
- Eric Olders, CEO, JVH Gaming
- Dr. Matthias Kirschenhofer, Co-CEO, Sport1 Median AG
- Dr. Simon Planzer, Attorney at Law, Planzer Law
UK & Channel Islands Roundtable
- Anna Soilleux-Mills, Partner, CMS
- Susan O’Leary, CEO, Alderney EGambling
- Joanne Whittaker, CEO, Betfred
- Brigid Simmonds, Chair, British Gambling Council
Central & Eastern Europe Roundtable
- Lasha Machavariani, Founder, SMH
- Dan Iliovici, President, ONJN (Oficiul National pentru Jocuri de Noroc)
- George Mamulaishvili, Head of Administration, Georgian Gambling Association
- Uri Poliavich, CEO, Soft2Bet
North America Roundtable
- Ron Segev, Founding Partner, Segev LLP
- Jamie Hummingbird, Chairman, National Tribal Gaming Commissioners / Regulators
- Paul Burns, CEO, Canadian Gaming Association
- Martin Lycka, SVP American Regulatory Affairs & Responsible Gambling, Entain Group
Latam Roundtable
- Karen Sierra-Hughes, VP of Latam & Caribbean, GLI
- Tatiana Vasquez, Legal Advisor, Fecoljuegos
- Fernando Garita, CCO, Betcris
Brazil Roundtable
- Jon Moss, Founder, 34 Consulting
- José Francisco Manssur, Secretary for Future Awards & Betting Office in Brazil, Special Advisor to the Ministry
- Isadora Marcante, Journalist, SBC Media
- Andre Gelfi, Managing Partner, Betsson Group
- Andreas Bardun, CEO, KTO Group
- Thomas Carvalhaes, Managing Director, Vai de Bob
Africa Roundtable (Sponsored by Evolution)
- William Scott, Chairman, Meridianbet
- Ivo Bozukov, Director, SportPesa
- Caroline Kongwa, Chief Strategy Adviser, National Gambling Board, South Africa
- Olabimpe Akingba, Executive Secretary, Association of Nigerian Bookmakers
- Mbati Lebang, Chief Internal Auditor, Botswana Gambling Authority
ASEAN Roundtable
- Rosalind Wade, Chief Executive Officer, Winna Media
- Jeremy Bumolo Luglug, Assistant VP, E-Games Licensing Department, PAGCOR
- Johan Styren, CEO, Dilanti Media
Curaçao Roundtable
- Aideen Shortt, Founder & CEO, Lilywhite
- Dr. Javier Silvania, Minister of Finance, Curaçao
15.45 - 17.30
SBC Poker Championship
100 players are invited to battle it out for the SBC Poker Championship trophy. In 2022 the poker tournament was hosted by none other than Molly Bloom
19.00 - 01.00
VIP Dinner
VIP Dinner & Drinks at the beautiful W Hotel Rooftop Terrace
Wednesday 20 September (Fira Barcelona, Monjuïc)
Wednesday 20 September (Fira Barcelona, Monjuïc)
09.00 -
SBC Summit Barcelona Day 1 is open
09.00 - 18.00
SBC Summit Barcelona Exhibition
40,000 sqm Exhibition with 350 Exhibitors
10.00 - 17.30
SBC Summit Barcelona Conference
7 Conference Stages / 450 Speaker
10.00 - 18.00
SBC Leaders Lounge
Operator Access to SBC Leaders Lounge for Business Meetings
19.00 - 21.30
C-Level VIP Dinner @ Shoko
21.30 - 01.00
C-Level Networking Party @ Shoko
Thursday 21 September (Fira Barcelona, Monjuïc)
Thursday 21 September (Fira Barcelona, Monjuïc)
09.00 -
SBC Summit Barcelona Day 2 is open
09.00 - 18.00
SBC Summit Barcelona Exhibition
40,000 sqm Exhibition with 350 Exhibitors
10.00 - 17.30
SBC Summit Barcelona Conference
7 Conference Stages / 450 Speaker
10.00 - 18.00
SBC Leaders Lounge
Operator Access to SBC Leaders Lounge for Business Meetings
19.30 - 01.30
SBC Awards Gala Dinner (Separate invite required)