With more than 30,000 professionals from the iGaming, sports betting, and technology sectors coming from over 130 countries, this edition of the SBC Summit recorded growth of around 20% compared to 2024.
The exhibition space was expanded to 135,000 square meters, featuring over 700 exhibitors and various themed zones, tech academies, focuses on AI, marketing, compliance, emerging markets, as well as a robust program of talks, networking, and the launch of initiatives such as the Affiliate Leaders Awards.
XL Online Marketing
XL Online Marketing, a Malaysia-based company specializing in digital marketing consultancy and investment education, had the pleasure of visiting the SBC Summit Lisbon. During the week of the event, they were able to participate in several networking sessions, panel discussions, and strategic workshops.
On September 15, after an intense first day of conferences, the team decided to relax and admire the beauty of Lisbon from the Tagus River. A boat trip was organized with us, providing stunning views of the Lisbon shores: from the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery to the Padrão dos Descobrimentos.
Greentube
Greentube GmbH, a subsidiary of NOVOMATIC, is an Austrian company founded in 1998, internationally recognized in the digital gaming and entertainment sector (iGaming). It offers products for both the B2B and B2C markets, with a portfolio that includes slots, table games, platform services, and content for online casinos.
Greentube’s presence at the SBC Summit reflects the growing interest of these types of companies in strengthening connections in the European market, presenting innovations, and being in contact with clients, partners, and competitors.
Boat trip: team building, leisure, and corporate views
To strengthen team spirit, Greentube offered its employees a boat trip with Lisbon Sight Sailing, which began and ended at the Marina do Parque das Nações and took place along the Expo area. The event combined live music — with a DJ and saxophonist —, a relaxed atmosphere, and views over the Tagus, offering a moment of relaxation and socializing away from the formality of auditoriums and stands.
The trip held on September 16 began and ended at the Parque das Nações marina, and passengers could enjoy sights such as the Vasco da Gama Bridge, Lisbon Oceanarium, Vasco da Gama Tower & Myriad Hotel, Parque das Nações Cable Car, among others.
Lisbon Sight Sailing and the power of nautical corporate events
Lisbon Sight Sailing distinguishes itself by offering unique experiences on the Tagus, from sightseeing tours, sunsets, parties & events, to personalized corporate programs.
Corporate events on board include team building, exclusive lunches or dinners, networking events, as well as celebrations of achievements or product launches. Between live music, exquisite gastronomy, tailor-made routes, and an exclusive atmosphere, everything is designed to provide unforgettable moments and bring teams and partners closer together.
The Greentube trip perfectly illustrates the value of integrating moments of socializing and leisure into an intense conference schedule. At trade fairs like the SBC Summit, where many participants spend hours in meetings, stands, or presentation sessions, providing parallel experiences, such as a peaceful trip along the Tagus, creates benefits that go beyond rest: it strengthens team spirit and stimulates informal conversations that often result in partnerships, ideas, or simply renewed motivation.
Lisbon Sight Sailing offers exactly this privileged setting: the river as the stage, the city as the frame, and personalization as the differentiator. For companies that want to make the most of international events — or simply surprise their teams — combining participation in events like the SBC Summit with creative activations on board can be a winning formula.
The next edition of the SBC Summit 2026 will be in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from March 3 to 5, and it will return to Lisbon again from September 29 to October 1, 2026!
