Malta Enterprise is joining the Malta delegation at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, bringing investment and business-development expertise directly to Hall 2, Booth 251.

As Malta’s economic development agency, Malta Enterprise plays an important role in supporting investment, innovation and business growth. For companies considering Malta as a base for establishing or expanding their operations, the Make It in Malta booth offers direct access to the organisation responsible for guiding businesses through the support that may be available at different stages of their investment journey.

Through the Make It in Malta booth, Malta Enterprise will have an opportunity to engage directly with the international gaming industry, understand the needs of companies assessing Malta and discuss the business and investment considerations shaping the sector.

SBC Summit Lisbon takes place from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Meet the Malta delegation in Hall 2, Booth 251.

Book a meeting here: Book Appointment with Malta Enterprise – GamingMalta

GamingMalta CEO Ivan Filletti joined academic and industry representatives at the MCAST ICT Industry Encounters Event for a panel discussion exploring how emerging technologies, including AI-assisted workflows, are reshaping the skills needed across the gaming sector. 

The conversation put Malta’s future talent needs on the agenda, exploring how education and industry can work together to build the skills required as AI and emerging technologies reshape the digital economy. 

That connection between education and industry is central to building Malta’s gaming talent pipeline. Students need a clearer view of how the sector is changing, while companies need people with the skills to work with new technologies from day one. MCAST’s initiative created a valuable opportunity for the two sides to meet. 

The event also tied directly into Malta Vision 2050, which places digital transformation and higher-value economic activity at the heart of Malta’s long-term growth. That means building a workforce that can adapt to AI-assisted workflows, new technologies and changing industry needs, while creating stronger links between education, employers and the sectors expected to drive future investment. 

The session closed with structured feedback and open discussion, giving academic and industry representatives the opportunity to share practical insights on changing skills needs and how education can continue responding to them. 

Identità is joining the Malta delegation at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, bringing expertise in international talent, relocation and workforce mobility directly to Hall 2, Booth 251.

International talent plays an important role in Malta’s gaming ecosystem, supporting companies as they establish and grow their operations on the island. Identità’s presence adds an important perspective for businesses considering Malta as a base and assessing the practical requirements connected with relocating their workforce.

Through the Make it in Malta booth, Identita’ will get an opportunity to engage directly with the international gaming industry, exchange perspectives and better understand the workforce needs of companies operating across the sector.

SBC Summit Lisbon takes place from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Visit the Malta delegation in Hall 2, Booth 251.

Book a meeting here: Book Appointment with Identita’ – GamingMalta

Bank of Valletta is joining the Malta delegation at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, bringing business-banking and financial-services expertise directly to Hall 2, Booth 251.

Banking forms an important part of Malta’s established gaming ecosystem. As one of the country’s leading financial institutions, BOV provides businesses with services covering areas such as accounts, payments and financing, subject to its applicable requirements and procedures.

For companies considering Malta as a base for establishing or expanding their operations, the presence of a local banking institution helps present a more complete picture of the country’s business environment. It also reflects the network of established institutions and service providers supporting Malta’s gaming sector.

Through the Make it in Malta booth, BOV will get an opportunity to engage with the international gaming industry and represent the financial-services element of Malta’s wider business ecosystem.

SBC Lisbon takes place from September 29 to October 1. Meet the Malta delegation at Hall 2, Booth 251.

Book a meeting here: Book Appointment with BOV – GamingMalta

The Malta Gaming Authority is joining GamingMalta at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, bringing two of the key organisations that are shaping Malta’s igaming ecosystem directly to Hall 2, Booth 251.

The MGA plays a central role in maintaining the standards that underpin Malta’s gaming ecosystem, with a remit extending across licensing, compliance, player protection and sector integrity. For operators looking to establish, invest and grow in Malta for the long term, SBC offers direct access to the organisation responsible for the regulatory framework that supports long-term, sustainable business.

The SBC Summit in Lisbon also offers an opportunity for Malta to engage directly with the international industry, exchange perspectives and discuss the regulatory, technological and market developments shaping the sector.

SBC Lisbon takes place from September 29 to October 1.  Meet the Malta delegation at Hall 2, Booth 251 and speak directly with the MGA and GamingMalta team.

Book a meeting here: Book Appointment with MGA – GamingMalta

GamingMalta’s base_camp recently welcomed students from the Future Innovators and Future Innovators Plus Summer Camps. The visit offered a first-hand look at the work, ideas and opportunities shaping Malta’s tech and digital sectors.

During their time at base_camp, students had the opportunity to learn more about the companies and professionals working across the industry, explore different career paths and gain a clearer picture of how Malta’s wider digital ecosystem is evolving.

The summer camps, organised by MDIA with the support of MCAST, are designed to introduce secondary school students to emerging technologies through hands-on learning and educational visits.

Creating these early connections between students and industry is an important part of strengthening Malta’s future talent pipeline. It also reflects the wider direction set out in Malta Vision 2050, where skills, innovation and the development of a future-ready workforce are central to Malta’s long-term economic growth.

A big thank you to the students and organisers for spending time with us at base_camp.

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At GamingMalta, we are focused on building on Malta’s two decades of gaming leadership and strengthening the island’s position as a leading global gaming destination.

Our CEO, Ivan Filletti, joined Charlie Horner on SBC’s iGaming Daily podcast to discuss how we are bringing partners together to support Malta’s continued success in an increasingly competitive international market.

Central to the conversation is Make It in Malta, a campaign uniting GamingMalta, the Malta Gaming Authority, Bank of Valletta, Malta Enterprise, and Identità to offer companies a more coordinated route into Malta’s ecosystem.

Ivan explores the strengths behind Malta’s appeal: the value of the MGA licence, close dialogue between policymakers and industry, and policies that support international talent. Collaboration remains at the heart of our approach, connecting businesses, institutions and people to create opportunities for growth.

Looking ahead, Ivan shares GamingMalta’s Malta Vision 2050 ambitions and the growing role that esports, video game development, AI and immersive technologies could play in Malta’s gaming ecosystem.

Listen to the full episode of SBC’s iGaming Daily to hear how we are helping shape Malta’s next chapter in gaming.

Connect with GamingMalta and the wider Maltese delegation at SBC Summit Lisbon, Hall 2, Booth 251.

Make It in Malta presents Malta as a base where iGaming businesses can establish operations, expand their capabilities and pursue long-term growth.

Malta’s proposition combines an established regulatory framework with access to specialised talent, professional expertise and an international business community. Together, these elements support companies across key areas of their operations, from building teams and developing specialist functions to serving multiple markets.

The campaign is aimed at businesses seeking a stable and established environment for their next stage of development. It also signals that Malta’s iGaming sector remains open to new investment, ideas and partnerships.

For companies assessing where to establish or expand their operations, Make It in Malta provides a direct route to understanding the opportunities available and starting the right conversations.

Make It in Malta will be at SBC Summit Lisbon from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Meet GamingMalta in Hall 2, Booth B251 to discuss your plans and learn more about operating from Malta.

Maltese sim racer Aaron Debattista has qualified for the Global Esports Games 2026 Finals in Los Angeles, where he will represent Malta in iRacing this December.

Aaron competed in a 28-driver regional pool featuring racers from Europe, Africa and the Middle East, with 10 places available at the Finals. Following races at Virginia International Raceway and Laguna Seca, he secured a top-10 qualifying position and his place on the international stage.

The result comes during an active season for Aaron within Malta’s sim racing scene and marks another opportunity for local talent to compete internationally while representing the country.

For GamingMalta, achievements like this reflect the growing pathways available for Maltese esports talent to develop locally and take their skills onto the global competitive stage.

Congratulations to Aaron on securing his place at the Global Esports Games 2026 Finals.

As SBC Lisbon 2026 approaches, GamingMalta is getting ready to showcase how businesses can Make It in Malta. From 29th September to 1st October, we’ll be connecting with industry stakeholders looking to establish, scale or strengthen their presence within Malta’s gaming ecosystem.

Our ‘Make It In Malta’ campaign celebrates the success stories of iGaming companies that have made Malta their home. These stories shape our presence at SBC Lisbon, showing prospective businesses what’s possible and connecting them with the people who can support their next chapter.

We’ll be at the Malta booth alongside the Malta Gaming Authority, Malta Enterprise, Bank of Valletta plc, and Identità, with a focus on practical conversations around regulation, business growth, banking, talent and innovation.

You’ll find us at Hall 2, Booth 251, where the Malta delegation will be available to discuss how the ecosystem can support businesses at different stages of their journey.

Looking to establish or grow your business in Malta? Start the conversation with us in Lisbon.

Book a meeting with the Malta delegation today: https://www.gamingmalta.org/make-it-in-malta/