The momentum continues to build at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre as Day 2 of SBC Summit Canada 2026 officially gets underway this morning.
Following a highly productive opening day packed with deep regulatory and market debates, today’s schedule turns its focus toward the intersection of operational modernization, social responsibility, and indigenous sovereignty across the Canadian gaming ecosystem.
The exhibition floor remains highly active with ongoing B2B matchmaking, product demonstrations, and networking. For delegates planning their educational tracks for the afternoon and evening blocks, a specialized selection of core sessions stands out.
With that being said, the most gripping and exciting panels to watch of day 2 of SBC Summit Canada 2026 has been outlined below:
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM | Building Sovereignty: The Rise of First Nations Ownership and Innovation in Western Canada’s Gaming Sector
Track: Land-Based & Lottery — Conference Room 1
Indigenous nations are radically redefining the nature of gaming ownership and independent operational development across Western Canada. Backed by the ongoing expansion of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and major casino acquisitions across British Columbia and Alberta, First Nations are driving an unprecedented level of self-determined economic development. This panel evaluates their next steps, the infrastructural updates coming over the next two years, and how the rest of the industry can meaningfully collaborate to support economic reconciliation.
- 娱乐 Moderator: Katie Lever (General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer, Great Canadian Entertainment)
- Speakers:
- Michael Peters (Chief Executive Officer, Glooscap Ventures)
- Michael Tobin (Founder & CEO, Continent8)
- Chief Paul Rice (Council Chief, Mohawk Council of Kahnawake)
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM | Next Steps in Safer Gambling: From Commitment to Collective Action
Track: Player Protection Symposium — Conference Room 2
As expectations from regulators, players, and the wider public continue to escalate, the Canadian gaming industry is facing pressure to look past basic legal compliance and move toward proactive, player-centered safer gambling frameworks. This session maps out the next phase of safer gambling, highlighting data-driven protection systems, specialized UX/product design considerations, staff enablement strategies, and the ethical deployment of AI technology.
- Moderator: Liz Lusk (Chief Strategy Officer, GREO)
- Speakers:
- Sarah McCarthy (Chief Executive Officer, Responsible Gaming Council)
- Amanda Brewer (SVP of Policy and Communications, Canadian Gaming Association)
- Jay Welbourn (Director of Technology, AGCO)
- Aaron GlynWilliams (Vice President of Safer Gambling, OLG)
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM | Giving back: The Latest and Greatest in Charitable Gaming
Track: Land-Based & Lottery — Conference Room 1
Charitable gaming across Ontario is undergoing a rapid digital evolution, catalyzed by strong stakeholder partnerships, innovative mobile gaming formats, and an expanded focus on internet bingo. Broadening participation to fresh audiences requires a delicate balance between aggressive marketing and strict responsible growth parameters. Leaders will discuss how operational modernization and community impact storytelling can help grow the sector alongside supportive government partners.
- Moderator: Peter McMahon (CEO, CGAO)
- Speakers:
- Sarah McCarthy (Chief Executive Officer, Responsible Gaming Council)
- Richard Schwar (Executive Director, Ontario Charitable Gaming Association)
- Karin Schnarr (CEO, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario)
- Joseph Hillier (Chief Executive Officer, iGaming Ontario)
- Duncan Hannay (President & CEO, OLG)
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM | Are game mechanics exposing weaknesses in regulation?
Track: Player Protection Symposium — Conference Room 2
Running concurrently with the charitable gaming track, this technical panel tackles the rapid transformation of digital gaming products powered by fast-paced mechanics and highly personalized player engagement algorithms. With behavioral technology evolving faster than public policy frameworks, experts will cross-examine how operators and regulatory bodies can collaborate to ensure that technology does not inadvertently place vulnerable players at risk of overplaying.
- Moderator: Tony Plaskow (Commercial Director, Pixiu Gaming)
- Speakers:
- Karl Rempel (Senior Manager, Technology Regulation and Compliance, AGCO)
- Dr. Alyssa Wilson (Associate Professor, California State University)
- Mike Randall (RG Expert, Gaming Lab)
- Lorelle Muller Lumsden (Vice President, PlaySmart Centres, Responsible Gambling Council)
