As financial technology continues to fundamentally reshape the global gaming industry, the upcoming SBC Summit is set to place these critical innovations center stage.
On Tuesday, September 29, the summit will host a dedicated Fintech conference track aimed at helping businesses modernize their payment infrastructures, navigate shifting regulations, and ultimately deliver a safer, faster player experience.
The Fintech track is a cornerstone of the comprehensive Payment Expert Summit stage, which will also feature dedicated days for AML & Compliance (Wednesday, September 30) and Crypto & Blockchain (Thursday, October 1).
“Fintech is now influencing almost every stage of the player journey, from how players are onboarded and verified to how operators manage compliance, prevent fraud and support responsible gambling. As these technologies continue to evolve, operators have an opportunity to deliver experiences that are faster, more seamless and more secure, while strengthening compliance and player protection,” said Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC.
Key Fintech Track Sessions
Bringing together leading operators, payment providers, and compliance specialists, the agenda is packed with actionable insights for the modern gaming enterprise:
- From Click to Cashout: Building Reliable Payment Infrastructure: Payment leaders including Sean Spiteri (Eaton Gate Gaming), Ran Cohen (BridgerPay), Mariola de la Piedra (Grupo GELSA), and Kyle Wiltshire (TESTA) will discuss modernizing deposits and withdrawals to reduce friction and enhance transaction performance.
- Solving Payments at Scale in Regulated Markets: Experts Rudy Attieh (PGWay), Mark Watts (Aircash), Olga Gunchenkova (Flutter International), and Andrea McGeachin (Neosurf) will tackle the challenges of balancing local market requirements with operational efficiency in increasingly fragmented regulatory environments.
- Beyond ID Checks: The New Role of Identity in Gaming: Vasilije Lekovic (Trustly), Antony Jordan (Oddset), and Mário Cardoso (Solverde.pt) will unpack the impact of upcoming EU AML reforms on customer verification and how to maintain seamless onboarding.
- Data-Powered Responsible Gambling: Leveraging Fintech Insights: Nataly Shpak (13Aff), Piotr Lisak (Q Digital Assets), and Ivan Ochoa (Grupo GELSA) will explore how financial data can proactively identify harmful gambling behaviors and elevate player protection standards.
Additional sessions throughout the day will cover the shift toward “Agentic AI” in financial operations and practical guides on building scalable, modular payment orchestration layers.
Unrivaled Networking Opportunities
Beyond the conference stage, delegates will have access to an expanded suite of networking initiatives designed to foster meaningful industry partnerships:
- Smart Connect: A targeted initiative allowing operators and fintech suppliers to engage in pre-arranged, pre-qualified meetings tailored to their specific business objectives.
- Fintech Show Floor Tour: A curated, guided networking experience led by the SBC team, introducing delegates directly to premier fintech exhibitors and their latest technological solutions.
Event Details & Registration
The SBC Summit will run from September 29 to October 1, 2026, welcoming an anticipated 40,000 industry professionals to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena for three days of high-level networking, exhibition, and education.
- Operators: Apply to participate in the Smart Connect program or reserve a spot on the Fintech Show Floor Tour via the SBC website.
- Suppliers & Exhibitors: Contact the sales team at [email protected] to secure a place in Smart Connect or to be featured in the Show Floor Tour.
Access to the SBC Summit’s core conference is included with Conference, Business, and VIP Passes. Delegates looking to fully participate in the Fintech-focused networking opportunities will require a Business or VIP Pass.
