SBC Summit Europe 2027(V:2) - Prediction Markets Forum

EDUCATION FORUM

EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF PREDICTION MARKETS IN EUROPE

Prediction markets are attracting growing international attention, creating new questions about the future of event-based trading, sports betting, financial innovation and consumer engagement.

As prediction market platforms expand and new business models emerge, European operators, regulators, policymakers and technology providers face important questions about regulatory classification, market opportunities, consumer protection and the relationship between prediction markets and established gambling products.

The European Prediction Markets Forum, taking place at SBC Summit Europe, brings together prediction market platforms, licensed betting operators, regulators, policymakers, investors and technology leaders to examine the opportunities, challenges and potential development of prediction markets across Europe.

With different regulatory frameworks and market perspectives shaping the debate, the Forum provides an opportunity to explore how prediction markets operate, what Europe can learn from international developments and how innovation, regulatory clarity and consumer safeguards could influence the sector’s future.

WHY ATTEND

UNDERSTANDING THE OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES OF
PREDICTION MARKETS

The European Prediction Markets Forum provides a dedicated environment for industry leaders, emerging platforms, regulators and technology partners to examine one of the most debated developments at the intersection of gaming, finance and technology.

As prediction markets gain attention internationally, European stakeholders must consider how these products differ from traditional betting, which regulatory frameworks may apply and what opportunities or risks they present for established operators and new market entrants.

The Forum will bring together diverse perspectives to explore market developments, regulatory challenges, emerging business models and the technologies shaping event-based trading.

EUROPEAN REGULATION & MARKET DEVELOPMENT

Explore how prediction markets may be classified and regulated across European jurisdictions, including the distinctions between gambling, financial instruments and other forms of event-based trading, and the implications for market access and regulatory oversight.

PREDICTION MARKETS & THE FUTURE OF SPORTS BETTING

Examine how prediction markets compare with traditional sportsbooks, their potential impact on licensed betting operators and the opportunities and challenges presented by new forms of event-based trading.

BUSINESS MODELS, TECHNOLOGY & COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Discover how prediction market platforms operate, including exchange-based models, liquidity, market making, technology infrastructure and the commercial opportunities emerging for operators, platforms and technology providers.

CONSUMER PROTECTION, MARKET INTEGRITY & RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION

Examine the safeguards needed to protect consumers, maintain market integrity and address risks including manipulation, insider information, financial exposure and the potential overlap between gambling and financial market regulation.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

CONNECTING EUROPE’S GAMING, FINANCIAL & PREDICTION MARKET STAKEHOLDERS

The European Prediction Markets Forum is designed for executives, regulators, investors and technology specialists interested in understanding the development, regulation and commercial potential of prediction markets across Europe.

The Forum welcomes:

Prediction Market Platforms & Exchanges — Founders, executives and product leaders developing event-based trading platforms and prediction market products.
Licensed Sports Betting Operators — CEOs, sportsbook executives, trading leaders and strategy teams evaluating the competitive implications and potential opportunities of prediction markets.
Gaming Regulators & Policymakers — Representatives examining the relationship between prediction markets, existing gambling legislation and consumer protection requirements.
Financial Market & Regulatory Specialists — Experts in financial regulation, trading markets, market supervision and the legal classification of event-based contracts.
Technology, Data & Liquidity Providers — Organisations supporting prediction market infrastructure, pricing, trading, market making, settlement and data services.
Investors & Strategic Advisers — Venture capital firms, investors, legal advisers and consultants assessing emerging business models and market opportunities.
Compliance, Risk & Integrity Professionals — Specialists addressing market manipulation, consumer protection, regulatory compliance and operational risk.