(AsiaGameHub) – As the gaming industry across CEE, the Balkans, and Central Asia enters a pivotal era of legislative transformation, SBC and SMH have announced an ambitious expansion for the SBC Regulators Forum 2026.
Held on July 15-16 as part of SBC Summit Tbilisi, the event will gather at least twice as many regulatory bodies as previous editions, building a stronger, more connected forum for open regulatory dialogue.
With 2,500 delegates and over 60 speakers expected to attend, this year’s gathering is designed to move beyond high-level abstract discussion and focus on coordinated regional action to tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges.
An Action-Focused Agenda
The 2026 programme shifts its core focus toward real-world operational realities. Key sessions will address the growing sophistication of the gaming black market, moving beyond generic compliance conversations to explore how “Big Tech,” financial institutions, and regulators can partner to disrupt illegal digital infrastructure. Attendees will also take part in hands-on workshops to develop a “National Disruption Playbook,” a tactical framework built to detect and dismantle illicit operations through coordinated cross-agency action.
Beyond enforcement work, the forum will focus on strengthening market integrity through improved data-sharing models, with dedicated sessions for knowledge exchange between the private sector and law enforcement to more effectively combat fraud. A dedicated topic will also analyze regulators’ perspectives on upcoming industry developments to prepare for future shifts.
A Key Regional Gateway
Andrew McCarron, Managing Director at SBC, highlighted the importance of this year’s expanded format: “We aren’t just talking about the rules; we are facilitating the creation of tools to enforce them fairly. By doubling regulatory attendance, we ensure the 2,500 delegates joining us have a direct connection to the leaders shaping the future of CEE and Central Asian markets.”
Lasha Machavariani, Founder of SMH, added: “Tbilisi is now the diplomatic hub of the regional gaming industry. This summit delivers the essential on-the-ground insight global operators need to navigate the shift from traditional frameworks to the modern, tech-driven regulations of tomorrow.”
The SBC Regulators Forum remains an exclusive gathering for professionals working at the intersection of gaming policy and practice. As the region moves toward closer alignment with European standards, the 2026 event stands as the definitive meeting point for anyone looking to secure a foothold in one of the world’s most dynamic emerging gaming frontiers.
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