SBC has revealed plans to transform its SBC Summit Rio for 2025, with a larger venue, a new date and a far bigger audience.
In the wake of this week’s sold-out event in Brazil, SBC Summit Rio will transfer to Riocentro – the city’s foremost event space – to increase the capacity to 10,000 sports and iGaming professionals and no less than 400 exhibitors and sponsors, running from 25 to 27 February 2025, the company announced overnight.
It will also organize the show floor into dedicated areas for the Casino, iGaming and Sports Betting, and Payments and Fintech sectors, and will introduce the Affiliate Leaders Summit to cater to the thousands of affiliates and marketing delegates expected to attend next year.
The plan is to triple the size of the event and solidify SBC Summit Rio 2025 as the biggest industry event in Brazil and the wider Latin American region, SBC explained.
“Even during the planning stage of the 2024 edition, we knew that this event held promise for further expansion,” said SBC Founder and CEO Rasmus Sojmark. “The rapid sell-out of our first event had made it clear that we needed to accommodate this increased demand.
“In 2025, with plans for over 10,000 attendees and 400 exhibitors and sponsors, we want to provide the ultimate platform for all things iGaming and sports betting in Brazil. This development is incredibly exciting for both SBC and the industry, which has supported us in this decision in more ways than we could hope for.”
Set to host the event for at least four years, the new venue spans over 40,000 square meters and includes an Arts Pavilion, amphitheater, outdoor food courts and networking spaces. The 4-star Lagune Barra Hotel is located onsite.
SBC Summit Rio 2025 will bring together 250 leading industry experts from Brazil and across the globe to share their knowledge, analyze trends and discuss proactive initiatives to further advance the industry and shape the trajectory of Brazil’s gambling landscape.
SBC said the timing of the show was strategically selected to establish a dedicated event for Brazil early in the year while concluding just as the Brazilian Carnival begins in February 2025, offering attendees the opportunity to extend their stay in Rio and partake in the famous cultural experience.
