SBC September 2025: Transactions Lead the Show

The Lisbon Summit will put financial operations and core tech in the centre this September. This will set the pace for the next wave of online gaming growth. Over 30,000 participants are expected at FIL to compare fresh transaction tools, swap ideas, and build partnerships throughout the global niche. For operators, this means faster checkouts, tighter risk control, and better conversion from day one.

Financial Importance

The Payment Expert Summit gathers managers, fintechs, adherence teams, and shareholders to map out streamlined money flows and higher approval rates. Top names presented include Adyen, Rapyd, Payfuture, Inpay, and payabl., supported by a program that tackles the sector’s hardest topics.

Key points on the agenda:

• payments 2030 with AI, biometrics, instant rails, as well as Blockchain, that will shape the next 5 years;
• Open Banking and decentralisation with a view to limitless operations;
• financial innovation in fast-growing sectors and new systems for enhanced UX;
• crypto capitals with a practical look at risks and upside for new currency options.

Communication will be crucial within the venue, with several lounges and networking places dedicated to deeper partner talks.

Tech, Marketing, and Startups

A new Technology Stage debuts with three focused days:

• Day 1 covers payments with artificial intelligence in transactions, Blockchain use cases, and smoother user journeys.
• Day 2 examines product design with personalisation, possible subscription types, and how UX and UI push lifetime value.
• Day 3 moves to adherence with advanced KYC, AI threats, and the place of crypto in legal jurisdictions.

The Marketing Academy also launches under the Tech Academy banner. The stage opens with a peculiar AMA on September 17 at the MEO Arena, before sessions on artificial intelligence, promotion, Web 3.0, and Blockchain, plus one more track to be revealed.

Industry progress will be particularly highlighted with SBC First Pitch, the startup contest for gambling. Five finalists will be introduced to an investor board for a package worth more than €90,000. The program is presented by Soft2Bet Invest and will be judged by representatives from Sharp Alpha, Velo Capital Partners, and La Royale Group.