SBC Tuesday announced that its flagship global event is moving. SBC Summit Barcelona has been rechristened SBC Summit 2024 and is moving to Lisbon, Portugal, in 2024.
SBC Summit 2024 is scheduled for Sept. 24-26 at Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL).
“The decision for a new home for our flagship event was driven by its remarkable growth, which had clearly outpaced the capacity of Fira Barcelona Montjuïc,” said SBC CEO and Founder Rasmus Sojmark in a statement, “as well as praise and support from clients and industry stakeholders. When we say it’s the fastest ever-growing event in the industry, we mean it, and that’s why finding the right venue and city was absolutely essential.”
Feira Internacional de Lisboa is located four kilometers from Humberto Delgado Airport, just off the Tagus River’s estuary. The convention center features 100,000 square meters of exhibition space and can host approximately 600 exhibitors and 25,000 attendees.
SBC said that the conference will host eight stages and 500 speakers. It also touted a stage that will be the largest in gaming and able to host thousands of delegates. There also will be food trucks serving local and international food and drinks, with bars, coffee bars, ice cream lounges, a beer garden, a beach bar, and fun and game zones also planned.
“We are thrilled to welcome the SBC Summit to Lisbon in 2024,” said FIL General Director Maria João Rocha de Matos. “At Lisbon Exhibition & Convention Centre, we are dedicated to providing world-class facilities and support to ensure that this event is nothing short of spectacular. Our team is committed to working closely with SBC and its community to create an unforgettable experience in our beautiful city. We can’t wait to showcase all that FIL and Lisbon have to offer and make the SBC Summit a resounding success for many years to come.”
The announcement is the second large European tradeshow move this year, with Clarion Gaming announcing last month that it’s moving its iconic ICE London to Barcelona beginning in 2025.
