Although the hype surrounding Web 3.0 may have faded in recent years, its value to businesses across the globe has never been clearer.
In 2026, the conversation has shifted dramatically. Rather than chasing the latest NFT collection or metaverse activation, businesses are now focused on the practical applications of blockchain technology, from faster crypto payments and greater transparency to improved security and player trust.
SBC Summit’s Web 3.0 Academy has been designed around this shift.
Rather than debating what Web 3.0 could become, the Academy focuses on where blockchain, crypto and digital assets are already creating measurable business value, and how operators can successfully apply those technologies within regulated markets.
In this guide, we’ll break down everything the Web 3.0 Academy has to offer, from the sessions and experts leading the discussion to the practical knowledge attendees will take back to their businesses
How the Web 3.0 Academy Works
Rather than simply discussing the world of Web 3.0, the academy takes education a step further by actually helping attendees develop the skills to successfully apply those technologies within their businesses.
Combining presentations, expert panels, fireside chats, live demonstrations and practical workshops, the Academy has been designed to move beyond theory, giving attendees the opportunity to explore real-world use cases, ask questions to leading experts, see technologies in action and evaluate where Web 3.0 fits within their own organisation.
What You’ll Achieve by Attending
- Separate genuine opportunities from industry hype by understanding which Web 3.0 technologies are already delivering measurable value across the betting and gaming industry.
- Understand how blockchain can strengthen trust and transparency by exploring provably fair gaming, on-chain verification and the role blockchain can play in supporting regulatory compliance.
- Evaluate whether crypto fits your business by examining where crypto payments and digital assets are succeeding, alongside the operational and regulatory challenges they present.
- Develop a practical roadmap for Web 3.0 adoption by learning how operators are combining traditional platforms with blockchain technologies without disrupting existing products or player experiences.
Web 3.0 on the Agenda: What You’ll Learn
Each session across the Web 3.0 Academy is centred around one of the core pillars of the technology, giving attendees a practical understanding of Web 3.0 as a whole.
From crypto payments and blockchain transparency to provably fair gaming and hybrid Web2-Web3 platforms, attendees will leave with the skills and frameworks to actively integrate Web 3.0 technology into their business in a meaningful and impactful way.
Let’s dive into the sessions on offer.
Crypto, Blockchain & Gambling: Where Are We Now?
Presentation
Web 3.0 has moved beyond the hype, but where is it actually delivering value?
This opening presentation explores the current state of crypto, blockchain and digital assets, helping attendees understand where the technology is making a genuine impact today and what role it could play in the future of gambling.
Key Takeaways
- Understand where Web 3.0 is creating genuine value across the betting and gaming industry.
- Learn how crypto, blockchain and digital assets are being adopted today.
- Explore the role regulation plays in shaping Web 3.0 innovation.
- Discover how Web 3.0 technologies could evolve across regulated and unregulated markets.
Speaker:
- Simit Naik (Web3 Specialist, Teronade Group): Spanning traditional finance, fintech and blockchain, Naik specialises in turning emerging technologies into practical strategies and real-world applications, making him well placed to explore where Web 3.0 can deliver genuine business value.
Crypto Payments in Regulated Markets: Hype or Reality?
This panel explores where crypto and stablecoins are genuinely adding value, how operators are integrating them into regulated markets, and whether they can scale without compromising compliance or player protection.
Key Takeaways
- Understand the regulatory and compliance challenges surrounding crypto adoption.
- Learn how operators are integrating crypto alongside traditional payment methods.
- Explore whether crypto payments can scale while maintaining AML, KYC and player protection standards.
Speakers:
- Anthony Day (Marketing Director, VeChain): With nearly a decade working in blockchain and Web 3.0, Day brings extensive experience helping organisations translate decentralised technologies into commercially viable products, partnerships and transformation strategies.
- Dinis Guarda (CEO & Founder, ztudium): An entrepreneur and author working across AI, blockchain, tokenisation and digital identity, Guarda’s cross-technology perspective makes him ideally placed to explore where Web 3.0 is heading next and how businesses can prepare.
- Aaron Sanchez (Director of Industry Engagement, MiCA): Working directly with businesses navigating Europe’s evolving crypto framework, Sanchez can offer a valuable perspective on how organisations can pursue Web 3.0 opportunities while meeting new regulatory expectations.
- Udo Seckelmann (Head of Gambling & Crypto, Bichara e Motta Avogados): With experience across gambling, crypto and law, Seckelmann is ideally positioned to tackle the legal and compliance questions that emerge as blockchain technologies become more integrated into regulated gaming.
Trust In the Chain: Does Blockchain Really Make Gaming Fair?
Trust has become one of the biggest differentiators in the betting and gaming industry. This fireside chat explores how blockchain technology is improving transparency and whether the technology can strengthen player confidence and regulatory compliance.
Key Takeaways
- Understand how blockchain technology can improve trust and transparency.
- Learn how provably fair systems and on-chain verification work in practice.
- Explore the opportunities and limitations of blockchain in regulated markets.
- Discover how blockchain could strengthen player confidence and regulatory compliance.
Speaker:
- Jorge Sebastiao (Co-Founder, EcoX Dubai): With more than three decades in technology spanning blockchain, AI, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure, Sebastiao holds extensive experience taking emerging technologies from concept to scalable application.
Provably Fair – Live Demo: Can Players Really Verify Every Outcome?
Provably fair systems promise a new level of transparency in online gaming, but how do they actually work? Through a live demonstration, attendees will follow a real game round from start to finish, discovering how outcomes are generated, independently verified and compared with traditional RNG systems.
Key Takeaways
- See how provably fair technology works through a live demonstration.
- Understand how blockchain verification differs from traditional RNG systems.
- Explore how provably fair technology can enhance transparency without adding friction.
Speaker:
- Ulle Skottling (CEO, DeGaming): Skottling combines senior B2B and B2C iGaming experience with current work developing Web 3.0 solutions for proof of funds and on-chain visibility, providing expertise in how blockchain can address real industry challenges.
Building Hybrid Gambling Platforms: Where Web2 Meets Web3
For many operators, the future isn’t fully decentralised, but hybrid. This workshop explores how businesses can introduce practical Web 3.0 technologies, such as crypto payments and blockchain verification, without abandoning existing platforms or creating regulatory challenges.
Key Takeaways
- Learn how operators are combining Web2 platforms with Web 3.0 technologies.
- Explore practical applications for crypto payments, blockchain verification and digital assets.
- Understand how to introduce Web 3.0 features while remaining compliant with regulations.
Speakers:
- Gene Deyev (Co-Founder & CEO, Stobox): Having overseen the tokenisation of more than $500 million in assets, Deyev is well placed to explain what businesses actually need to make tokenisation work, from compliance and investor onboarding to infrastructure and liquidity.
- Brett Calapp (CEO & Co-Founder, Turnt Gaming): Across more than 20 years in gaming, Calapp has built products spanning social casino, real-money gaming and blockchain, making him a natural fit for discussions around how emerging technology can create new forms of player engagement.
Secure your place at the Web 3.0 Academy
Access to the AI Academy is available exclusively with an Education+ Pass.
Priced at just €249, the Education+ Pass will also grant access to all masterclasses, including sportsbook trading, responsible gaming and electronic gaming.
The Education+ Pass is available as a premium add-on for all SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit ticket types.
You can purchase an Education+ Pass through SBC Connect.
Final Thoughts
The future of Web 3.0 won’t be defined by hype or headlines, but by the businesses that understand where the technology creates genuine value.
The Web 3.0 Academy has been designed with exactly that in mind.
Through practical workshops, live demonstrations and expert-led discussions, attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how blockchain, crypto and Web 3.0 technologies can strengthen transparency, improve trust and unlock new opportunities across the betting and gaming industry.
