SBC Confirms Continuing September Dates for SBC Summit
The global SBC Summit will return to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa and the MEO Arena. SBC Events has reaffirmed the 2026 schedule and announced the 2027 dates for its flagship industry gathering, which recently drew 30,000 professionals to Lisbon.
Future Event Dates
- September 29 – October 1, 2026
- September 21 – 23, 2027
These dates were secured in 2023, demonstrating SBC’s focus on consistency and predictable planning. The continuity helps participants avoid scheduling conflicts and improves industry coordination.
Statements from Leadership
Clarity and predictability, at least when it comes to dates, are vital. Our partners deserve to plan ahead without uncertainty. By setting our dates well in advance, we ensured that everyone could organise their year efficiently and contributed to a well-balanced industry event calendar.
— Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and founder of SBC
Background
Since 2015, SBC has traditionally hosted its main exhibition and conference each September, positioning it as the leading event following the European summer break. The timing makes it ideal for sales initiatives and strategic planning for the year ahead.
The 2026 edition will occur slightly later than usual to avoid coinciding with major Jewish holidays scheduled for mid-September, but the summit will return to its typical timeframe starting in 2027.
The relocation from Barcelona to Lisbon represented a significant chapter in the summit’s evolution, further strengthening its global reach and industry relevance.
Author’s Summary
SBC confirms its flagship summit will continue in Lisbon with 2026 and 2027 dates set, reaffirming its consistency and value for global gaming industry planning.