SBC has officially introduced the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new event focused specifically on the rapidly changing landscape of prediction markets within the betting and finance sectors. Scheduled for October 1st in Lisbon, this forum will coincide with the SBC Summit, gathering operators, regulators, investors, and policymakers to discuss the opportunities, regulatory hurdles, and the future of prediction markets.
The timing of the forum’s launch aligns with a notable increase in interest surrounding prediction markets, which has prompted crucial conversations regarding regulatory frameworks, classification, integrity, and consumer protection. As this sector evolves beyond traditional gambling models and spreads across various jurisdictions, the Global Prediction Markets Forum aims to create a unique space for industry stakeholders to share insights, confront challenges, and steer the future of prediction markets.
Set in the luxurious Myriad by SANA Hotel in Lisbon, the event is a ticketed affair that will span a full day filled with discussion, debate, and networking opportunities, inviting participants from across the prediction markets ecosystem.
"In all my time in the industry, I can’t remember many topics generating as much buzz and excitement as prediction markets have. But whenever a sector evolves this quickly, questions inevitably follow," remarked SBC Founder and CEO Rasmus Sojmark. He emphasized that this forum will not merely explain the concept of prediction markets; rather, it aims to equip stakeholders with the knowledge necessary to navigate this fast-developing area responsibly and ensure sustainable success.
The conference program will tackle a variety of topics impacting prediction markets through presentations, fireside chats, panels, and case studies. Key discussions will involve the latest regulatory updates in the U.S. and Europe, the differences between prediction markets and traditional sportsbooks, approaches to player protection and integrity, and the increasingly indistinct boundaries between sports betting and financial trading.
Highlighted sessions include:
– ‘Prediction Markets – the story so far’
– ‘Sky’s the limit: a bird’s-eye view on event contracts’
– ‘Regulating futures: bridging the gap between the U.S. and Europe’
– ‘Spot the difference: prediction markets vs. sportsbooks’
– ‘A question of integrity: protecting players from predictions?’
– ‘Blurred lines: from sports betting to financial trading’
– ‘An industry on the cusp of boom or bust – what’s the future of futures?’
Attendees will also enjoy three dedicated networking sessions which include welcome refreshments, a networking lunch, and closing drinks.
Participation in the Global Prediction Markets Forum, which runs alongside the SBC Summit and the Affiliate Leaders Summit, necessitates a specific forum ticket priced at €399. This ticket is available to both SBC event delegates and those interested in attending solely for the forum. Additionally, ticket holders will receive a complimentary copy of SBC Insight’s recent prediction market report, featuring valuable research and insights relevant to the day's discussions.
