# SBC Summit gaming and technology developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sbc-summit-gaming-and-technology-developments > Updated: 2026-09-22T08:02:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The SBC Summit has highlighted emerging technologies and industry trends within the gaming and betting sectors. In late August, the summit announced five finalists for its ‘First Pitch’ competition, which focuses on startups utilizing artificial intelligence for tasks such as market monitoring, player acquisition, and transaction security. By late September, discussions surrounding the summit in Lisbon expanded to include broader industry shifts. Key industry leaders are expected to address the transition of AI from a supporting tool to a strategic asset. Additionally, industry reports indicate a shift in focus from previous interests like NFTs and the metaverse toward current priorities including regulation, trust, localization, and AI as operators prepare for 2027. Upcoming events at the summit in Lisbon include an expert panel hosted by SOFTSWISS on 29 September at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena. Titled ‘2027 SOFTSWISS iGaming Trends Report | Five Years of iGaming: Which Trends Endured, Which Faded, and What Comes Next’, the session will analyze industry shifts over the last five years, specifically contrasting past trends like NFTs with current priorities. Furthermore, DELULU Gaming has announced an exclusive private dinner on 30 September at the Bonança – Associação Naval de Lisboa. The event, ‘DELULU Port of Call: Lisbon’, is intended for approximately 300 C-level executives and industry leaders, focusing on informal networking and Portuguese gastronomy as an alternative to the fast-paced conference environment. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: SBC Summit Lisbon to host iGaming trend panels and executive networking The SBC Summit Lisbon will host industry-focused events, including a SOFTSWISS panel on iGaming trends and an exclusive networking dinner by DELULU Gaming for 300 C-level executives. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sbc-summit-lisbon-to-host-40000-attendees-for-gaming-and-tech-discussions ### 2026-08-26: SBC Summit reveals five First Pitch finalists for gaming tech SBC has revealed five startup finalists for the 2026 First Pitch competition, competing for €139,400 in prizes by showcasing AI and social gaming innovations at the SBC Summit. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sbc-summit-reveals-five-first-pitch-finalists-for-gaming-tech --- Cite as: SBC Summit gaming and technology developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sbc-summit-gaming-and-technology-developments