(AsiaGameHub) – With the gaming sectors in CEE, the Balkans, and Central Asia undergoing significant legislative shifts, SBC and SMH have unveiled plans for a major expansion of the SBC Regulators Forum 2026.
Scheduled for July 15-16 during the SBC Summit Tbilisi, the gathering aims to unite at least double the number of regulatory authorities compared to prior versions, fostering a more robust and interconnected platform for regulatory discourse.
Anticipating 2,500 delegates and more than 60 speakers, this year’s event is structured to transcend high-level conversations and concentrate on synchronized regional efforts to address the sector’s most urgent issues.
A Program Designed for Action
The 2026 agenda pivots towards operational realities. Major sessions will address the increasing complexity of the black market, going beyond typical compliance discussions to investigate how “Big Tech,” financial entities, and regulators can work together to dismantle illegal digital infrastructure. Participants will also engage in interactive workshops to develop a “National Disruption Playbook,” a strategic plan aimed at identifying and taking down unlawful operations via coordinated multi-agency efforts.
In addition to enforcement, the forum aims to bolster market integrity by enhancing data-sharing mechanisms, featuring sessions focused on exchanging intelligence between the private sector and law enforcement to improve fraud prevention. Looking to the future, a specific topic will examine regulators’ perspectives on upcoming trends.
A Vital Regional Hub
Andrew McCarron, Managing Director at SBC, highlighted the significance of this year’s broader scope: “We are not merely debating the regulations; we are helping to create the instruments needed to apply them equitably. By increasing regulatory participation twofold, we guarantee that the 2,500 attendees have direct access to the individuals defining the future of the CEE and Central Asian markets.”
Lasha Machavariani, Founder of SMH, remarked: “Tbilisi has emerged as the diplomatic heart of the regional gaming sector. This summit offers the crucial ‘local pulse’ that international operators require to steer through the shift from conventional frameworks to the modern, technology-based regulations of the future.”
The SBC Regulators Forum continues to serve as a premier venue for stakeholders where policy meets gaming. As the region aligns more closely with European standards, the 2026 event serves as the essential meeting place for those aiming to establish a presence in one of the globe’s most vibrant gaming landscapes.
Purchase your ticket here.
This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content.
AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
