SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit Achieve CPD Certification

SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit have secured official CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certification for their 2026 conference programmes in Lisbon. This independent accreditation allows delegates to log their learning from sessions, masterclasses, and academies, potentially supporting funding requests from their organisations and strengthening individual development records.

What CPD Certification Means for SBC Summit Attendees

CPD certification assures conference-goers that the educational content delivered at both SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit has been independently reviewed for its value in professional development. The CPD Certification Service, an external body focused on accrediting learning activities, has assessed and certified the full conference agenda. This recognition means participants can track their engagement at the event as formal professional development, which is often required in regulated industries and certain roles within iGaming.

Conference organisers point to three key assurances:

• Delegates receive a recognised record of the learning accomplished.
• Employer funding requests for conference tickets can cite independently assessed content.
• Attendees can use certificates to satisfy formal CPD obligations within their organisations or professional bodies.

Which SBC Summit Sessions Qualify?

Every conference session, academy, and masterclass at both events is included in the CPD-accredited programme. At SBC Summit, six stages span headline industry panels, market regulation and expansion, technology, payments, product innovation, and global/emerging market discussions. Affiliate Leaders Summit brings two separate stages with a focus on audience growth, affiliate business strategy, and customer acquisition.

The CPD-accredited tracks cover areas frequently cited as core professional skillsets:

• Regulatory updates and compliance frameworks
• Applied AI and technology shifts
• Customer marketing, acquisition, and retention
• New and emerging market overviews
• Responsible gaming and ethical practices

Sessions are designed so participants can demonstrate practical and strategic learning outcomes, which can be included in development records or funding requests.

Education+ Upgrade, Tech Academies, and Masterclasses

Delegates have the option to purchase an Education+ upgrade (€249), unlocking access to specialist, hands-on academies and masterclasses with further CPD credit. These academies focus on in-depth, skills-based training and include:

• Player Experience Academy (sponsored by Soft2Bet)
• AI Academy
• Digital Marketing & CRM Academy
• Web3 and Crypto Academy
• Trading Masterclasses
• Electronic Gaming Academy Masterclasses
• Responsible Gaming Masterclass

Education+ grants access to one academy at a time; attendees are encouraged to prioritise according to personal development needs. All pass types (Conference, Business, VIP) include masterclass access with Tech Academy add-ons.

Leveraging CPD Certification for Employer Training Budgets

With CPD accreditation, delegates are positioned to request funding from employer learning and development (L&D) budgets. Companies may treat event tickets as eligible L&D expenditures if the content meets training standards. Organisers suggest:

• Presenting a business case to managers, citing specific sessions, expected takeaways, and alignment with current team goals.
• Clarifying the CPD certification status when discussing ticket funding. Employers do not need to be CPD Certification Service members to approve such requests.
• Preparing the agenda and costs in advance, and understanding required evidence or approvals within the company.

For example, a delegate aiming to attend AI-focused sessions can propose a plan to compare approaches, summarise findings, and share actionable recommendations post-event, demonstrating both event value and relevance.

What to Do With Your SBC Summit CPD Certificate

Once issued, CPD certificates can be used in several ways:

1. Add to professional development logs, noting attended sessions and key insights.
2. Share the certificate with managers or HR, especially if employer support was provided.
3. Submit as evidence for meeting formal CPD requirements with professional bodies, subject to their rules.
4. Post achievements on LinkedIn, focusing on what challenged perspectives, practical applications, or new strategies identified at the summit.

Certificates are intended to do more than prove attendance — substantiating meaningful learning outcomes relevant to delegate roles and business objectives.

How SBC Summit Issues CPD Documentation

After the event concludes, organisers submit delegate session attendance data to The CPD Certification Service. All records are matched using the email registered at sign-up to ensure accuracy. Delegates are then issued a personalised certificate via the myCPD Portal, typically within 28 days. This document details the number of CPD hours completed and serves as official evidence for employer or professional body records.

It is recommended that delegates double-check the event email address used and track their session attendance on-site for accurate certification.

"Every session you attend with us in Lisbon can become a formal part of your development portfolio — evidence employers value and, increasingly, require." — SBC Events, conference announcement

Event Details and Planning Ahead

SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit will be held in Lisbon, from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Full conference agendas are available online for detailed planning. Delegates are encouraged to identify which sessions best align with individual or organisational development targets in advance, to maximise the value of their participation and use the CPD accreditation most effectively.