SBC announces debut of Affiliated Leaders Summit in Lisbon
July 8, 2024
Building on the success of SBC’s Affiliate Leaders initiative launched in 2021, and in response to growing affiliate participation in SBC events, the Affiliate Leaders Summit, scheduled for September 25-26 at Feira Internacional de Lisboa, will serve as a crucial meeting point for affiliates and operators, bringing together 5,000 representatives from both sides in one place.
The parallel summit will kick off on Tuesday, September 24 with an opening party dedicated to affiliate leaders, marking the first time the organizer has hosted a separate celebration for the debut of the Affiliate Leaders Summit. This event, to be held at the Ferroviário Rooftop Bar from 19:00 to 01:00, will provide an unbeatable opportunity to network with key affiliates and operators.
Networking will be a central theme of the summit, with multiple opportunities to connect throughout the days. In addition to the usual evening parties, SBC will host an exclusive VIP Affiliate Leaders Dinner and Networking Party on Wednesday, September 25 at Kais Restaurant Bar. Affiliates and invited operators will enjoy a three-course dinner and complimentary drinks.
The exhibition hall will host 150 booths with a variety of companies showcasing their products, highlighting a wide range of affiliate programs from operators such as 247Partners, Betsson Group, Blaze, Boss Partners, Buffalo Partners, Growe Partners, Kaizen Gaming, Lala Stars, M88 Mansion, Melbet, N1 Partners, Novibet, PlayAmo, Safe Affiliate Programs, Solverde, Stake.com, VBet, Wow Partners and many more. In addition, the exhibition hall will offer a variety of networking lounges, cafes and food areas, ensuring attendees ample space to hold business meetings and network in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
At the conference, attendees will be able to attend in-depth discussions on topics such as recruitment and retention strategies, effective SEO techniques for affiliates, the role of listing fees in mitigating payment conflicts, balancing recruitment goals and social responsibility, regulatory and technology perspectives on streaming, AI integration, affiliation as a go-to-market strategy, etc.
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC, said, “At SBC we have always recognized the critical role affiliates play in this industry, and the continued rise of digital platforms has only provided more opportunities for evolution and innovation within the industry.”
“The goal in introducing the Affiliate Leaders Summit was simple: to provide a meaningful platform for affiliates to effectively network and share ideas and strategies, either with operating partners or with each other. I look forward to witnessing the incredible work and collaboration that this summit will undoubtedly foster.”
Affiliates who register for the Affiliate Leaders Summit will enjoy full access to all aspects of the SBC Summit. This includes the Sports Betting, Casino and iGaming and Player Protection Zones, as well as the Expert Payments Summit, ESI Lisbon, the Media Venue and the Super Stage in the MEO Arena. This access includes the exhibition hall, networking areas and parties, as well as the conference content.
