SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 is a leading iGaming and sports betting conference for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, taking place on July 15-16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Co-hosted by SBC Events and SMH Global, the summit is designed for companies looking to understand and enter high-growth markets across Georgia, Romania, Bulgaria, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Balkans, the Baltics, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.
For Coinsaga readers, SBC Summit Tbilisi is especially relevant because the event sits close to the fast-evolving overlap between online betting, digital payments, affiliate marketing, compliance technology, Web3 infrastructure, crypto payments, fraud prevention, KYC, AML, and cross-border financial services.
What is SBC Summit Tbilisi?
SBC Summit Tbilisi is a regional business event for the iGaming and sports betting ecosystem. It brings together operators, affiliates, suppliers, regulators, technology providers, payment companies, sports organizations, and senior decision-makers under one roof.
The 2026 edition will welcome 2,500 delegates, including 800 operators and 300 affiliates, creating a focused environment for networking, deal-making, market education, and regional expansion.
Agenda
The conference agenda will cover major trends shaping gaming, betting, and digital entertainment across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Expected topics include:
- iGaming and sports betting growth in emerging markets
- Regulation, licensing, compliance, and responsible gaming
- Affiliate marketing and player acquisition
- Sports sponsorships, fan engagement, and media partnerships
- Payments, wallets, fraud prevention, KYC, and AML
- Technology, innovation, and market-entry strategy
- Regional opportunities across Georgia, Romania, Bulgaria, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and nearby markets
A major highlight is the SBC Regulators Summit, which gives attendees direct access to policymakers and regulatory leaders shaping the future of gaming regulation across the region.
How the Event Is Set Up
SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 will be hosted at the 5-star Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace. The event combines a focused exhibition floor, conference sessions, networking lounges, meeting opportunities, and evening events across Tbilisi.
The SBC Connect App will support business matchmaking, attendee search, private messaging, meeting planning, agenda access, exhibitor discovery, and on-demand content.
Key Highlights
- 2,500 delegates
- 800 operators
- 300 affiliates
- 50 exhibitors and sponsors
- 60 speakers
- Co-hosted with SMH Global
- Focus on Eastern Europe and Central Asia
- SBC Regulators Summit
- Networking events across Tbilisi
- Strong relevance for payments, compliance, fintech, and crypto-adjacent gaming businesses
Who Should Attend and Why
SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 is ideal for gaming operators, sportsbook brands, online casino companies, affiliates, suppliers, regulators, payment providers, fintech companies, compliance teams, Web3 infrastructure providers, crypto gambling platforms, media companies, investors, and market-entry specialists.
The event is especially valuable for businesses looking to understand regional regulation, build local partnerships, discover operators and affiliates, and explore how payments, digital wallets, compliance tools, and emerging technologies are shaping the future of online gaming.
Get Tickets
Join SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 in Georgia and connect with the companies shaping iGaming, sports betting, payments, compliance, and digital entertainment across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Event website: https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-tbilisi/
