From 29 September to 1 October, SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 brought together thousands of iGaming professionals for three days of networking, business opportunities and industry discussions. 

For Aperion Gaming, SBC Summit was an opportunity to connect with industry peers, exchange ideas and explore new perspectives on the evolving iGaming market. 

Just as importantly, it brought our team together in person. Working across business, technology, game development and art, we had the chance to share experiences, strengthen our relationships and get to know each other beyond our day-to-day work. 

Our team attending the event included: 

• Bruno Nervo, Business & Commercial Manager 

• Yoganand Aiyadurai, CTO 

• Richard O’Hara, Game Director 

• Slobodan Matic, Art Director 

• Svitlana Loboda, Art Director 

AI was one of the summit’s major talking points. While new tools accelerate development, speed alone does not guarantee quality. The challenge is to embrace AI without compromising creativity, expertise or attention to detail.

The event also highlighted the iGaming market’s growing competitiveness. With many studios offering similar content, distinctive concepts, engaging mechanics, solid mathematics and polished player experiences are essential to standing out.

Brazil was another key topic, with discussions highlighting its market potential and the importance of understanding local player preferences and requirements.

Beyond industry trends, the summit reinforced the value of face-to-face conversations. Meeting partners and industry peers created opportunities to exchange experience, explore ideas and build stronger relationships.

We returned from Lisbon with fresh perspectives, stronger team connections and valuable conversations to continue. Thank you to everyone we met at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026.