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SBC Summit Canada Unveils Details of Leaders Track

The SBC Summit Canada highlights the leading figures in the industry. Leaders will participate in the Leaders Track panels to share valuable, evidence-based insights.

Written by Casino House Group Editorial Team

Published on May 30, 2025

Summary

The SBC Summit Canada highlights the leading figures in the industry.
Leaders will participate in the Leaders Track panels to share valuable, evidence-based insights.
The event is anticipated to provide significant benefits to any business that is either seeking to establish itself locally or is already operating in the area.
Paul Burns, CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association
Dallas McCready, the CEO of ALC
Dr. Karin Schnarr, CEO of AGCO
Ilkim Hincer, CEO of GeoComply
Tom Burdakin, Vice President of Marketing at FanDuel
Founder of "Life Winning" and "Defy The Odds," Paris Smith
PointsBet Canada's CEO, Scott Vanderwe,
Scott Grant, Senior Manager of Investigations at the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports
Daniel Kruk, Executive Director of PFA Canada
Dave Phillips, Chief Operating Officer at AGCO
IBIA Education Ambassador, Jean-François Reymond

SBC Summit Canada, scheduled for June 18, has unveiled additional details about the event's Leaders Track, a central focus of this industry gathering organized by SBC Events. Taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the summit will bring together some of the leading figures in the gambling industry, emphasizing the significance of the Leaders Track during a period of significant changes in the local sector. Our aim with the Leaders Track is to advance the ongoing conversations in this dynamic market. By uniting policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders on one stage, we aim to convene the sharpest minds in Canadian gaming to challenge assumptions and engage in candid discussions about the future of gaming in Canada, stated SBC Founder and CEO Rasmus Sojmark in a press release shared with media partners. The event will feature a range of influential individuals directly impacting the industry, including government officials, regulators, and sector professionals. Notable attendees include Stan Cho, Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming. Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario, and Dave Forestell, Chairman of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, will join to discuss Ontario's progress over recent years as the province transitioned to a fully regulated market model. Duncan Hannay, President of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission, will deliver the opening remarks. Attendees can look forward to multiple discussions and panels worth their time. One notable session is Building a Sustainable Gaming Model in Canada, which will bring together various experts. Another panel, To Market to Market: Where Will the New Customers Come From? will feature a variety of executives and industry insiders. Integrity in Betting: Setting a Standard for Canada offers attendees a chance to hear from well-versed industry insiders. Lastly, the Leaders Track will include Updates from Ontario, featuring AGCO Chair Dave Forestell, Heidi Reinhart, Chair of iGaming Ontario, and Jim Warren, Chair of the Ontario Lottery Commission.