(AsiaGameHub) – In response to the mounting challenges of fraud, cyber threats, and regulatory shifts, SBC Summit Malta will host a specialized ‘Operations and Compliance’ track aimed at helping organizations enhance their security and operational durability.
Set for 29 and 30 April, the event will convene senior executives, security experts, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss strategies for protecting businesses across operational, financial, and reputational dimensions.
The ‘Risk, Regulation and Resilience’ track on Wednesday, 29 April, will explore cybersecurity, fraud, and black market issues through fireside chats and expert panels. On Thursday, 30 April, the agenda transitions to ‘Policy in Practice,’ featuring interactive workshops on the regulatory and operational impacts of AI and SEO.
A featured fireside chat, ‘Tax Hikes 2026: Market Shocks, Regulatory Risks & Margin Impact,’ will investigate how increasing tax pressures are affecting operators in major European markets. The session, featuring Stephen Hodgson (VP of Tax, Midnite), Sara Haddow (Group Tax Director, Entain), and Russell Mifsud (Director, Head of Gaming Europe, KPMG), will analyze how companies can manage these burdens and the resulting effects on market exits and consolidation.
The discussion “The COO Horizon: Challenges and Opportunities in 2026/27” will look at how operational leaders are navigating rising costs and compliance requirements. With Ramon Glieneke (COO, Alea), Tom McGovern (Chief Operations Officer, Flutter UKI), Tim De Borle (COO, Casumo), and Chris McGowan (COO, Scatters), and moderated by Joe Streeter (Editor, iGaming Expert), the panel will focus on investment strategies and the use of AI for more efficient operations.
The second day of the summit will pivot toward the regulatory and operational nuances of AI and SEO.
The workshop ‘SEO Terrorism in iGaming: Surviving Negative Attacks on Your Website’ will tackle the rising danger of negative SEO. Led by consultant Ivana Flynn (Head of SEO and Strategy), the session will teach participants how to recognize, track, and defend against malicious attacks on their digital presence.
The ‘AI in Gaming: Shaping the Industry’s First AI Charter’ workshop will review the implications of new EU AI regulations for operators. Facilitated by Kinga Warda (Chief of Policy and Insight, Malta Gaming Authority) and Francois Piccione (Chief Technology Officer, Malta Gaming Authority), it will offer guidance on compliance standards and process alignment.
The session ‘From AI Tools to AI Embedded in Business Workflows’ will discuss how to integrate AI into the heart of business operations. Featuring Philippe Guillod (VP, Analytics) and Fraser Dunk (CEO, Jurnii), the talk will focus on moving from AI experimentation to embedding the technology into daily workflows to improve efficiency and decision-making.
SBC Summit Malta is scheduled for 28-30 April at the InterContinental Hotel. In addition to the conference tracks, the event will host 6,000 attendees, featuring a dedicated exhibition area and numerous networking opportunities.
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Book your place at SBC Summit Malta with a VIP Event Pass. For €600, attendees receive full access to the three-day conference, exhibition, and networking events.
An Expo+ Pass is also available for €150.
Operators and affiliates may be eligible for free entry. Operators can submit an application for a complimentary pass here, while affiliates can apply for their free passes here.
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