Over 20,000 industry leaders will enjoy the ultimate networking experience, with 800+ exhibitors, 350+ speakers, lots of investors, amazing side events, as well as lavish dinners, dazzling closing night and so much more. The 8th edition of SiGMA Europe in Malta will draw executives from across the globe to the sunny isles of the Maltese archipelago for a week of networking, workshops, and brainstorming. With Europe being one of the premier economic regions, the conference will be uniting market titans amongst the affiliates, operators, and suppliers of the gaming industry with lots of opportunities for both the investors and the entrepreneurs seeking to shape the future of this multi-billion dollar industry.
Malta, one of the first European states that regulated the gambling sector, is a nexus of the global industry and one of its main pillars. This makes it a natural choice for the SiGMA Group’s presence in Europe and a solid foundation to explore the future of its landscape. There will be 4 super-shows: SiGMA Malta, Affiliate Grand Slam (AGS), AI & Blockchain Summit (AIBC), all at the Malta Fairs Conventions Centre (MFCC), and the Med-Tech World (at the Hilton Hotel in Malta). These events will let investors to leverage the significant crossover potential for multi-faceted business deals and to double down on opportunities to connect with some of the leading affiliates, policy makers, thought leaders, suppliers, and operators in the industry.
EXHIBITORS AND CONFERENCES
SiGMA Europe is one of the most awaited and popular shows of the gaming calendar. It will combine an expansive exhibition floor with products and solutions from iGaming, land-based gambling, payment methods, and more, with discussions and seminars, as well as different networking reunions.
Some of the most important exhibitors will be 1xBET, 22Bet, Alea, Altenar, Amusnet Interactive, Astropay, Betsson Group, BlueOcean Gaming, Campeon Gaming, CoinsPaid, Connect Pay, Digitain, EGT Interactive, EvenBet Gaming, Fantasma Games, GGPoker, Light & Wonder, LSport, Mancala Gaming, Paysafe, Pin-Up Bet, Pragmatic Play, R. Franco Digital, Slotegrator, Soft2Bet, SoftGamings, SOFTSWISS, Vibra Gaming and WorldMatch, among others.
Regarding conferences, with three stages of content, the SiGMA Group will propose a week of discussions, seminars and panels. Various experts will share knowledge on different topics such as gameFi, Web3 Esports, crypto & deFi, casino trends, artificial intelligence, blockchain for businesses, sportsbooks and many more. Some of the key speakers will be Robert Abela (Prime Minister of Malta), Silvio Schembri (Minister for the Economy and Industry of Malta – European Funds and Lands), James Baldacchino (General Counsel at Malta Gaming Authority), Abigail Mamo (CEO of Malta Chamber of SMEs), and Pontus Lindwall (President and CEO, Betsson AB).
There will also be the Pitch SiGMA, with 10 startup companies going head-to-head in a live round of pitches made towards a lineup of judges. With the winner benefiting from media coverage, mentorship and an investment prize, this prestigious event is on every startup’s radar.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND AFFILIATES
With a rich past and an eye towards a bright future, Europe as a whole has taken several measures towards becoming technologically competitive. Being both the forefront of research and development as well as the home of the SiGMA Group, the European continent benefits from a forward-thinking culture as well as drive for a tech-friendly future. Considering Malta was amongst the first states to regulate cryptocurrencies and DLT, the island has always strived to be innovative when it comes to emerging technology.
In this sense, AIBC Europe will gather tech-leaders, regulators, investors and entrepreneurs from across the world to discuss, share ideas, make partnerships and build the foundation for the industry of tomorrow. AIBC has drawn experts from across the globe to act as thought-leaders and industry pioneers, sharing their well-earned wisdom through panels, fireside chats and inspiring keynote speeches.
About Affiliate Grand Slam (AGS), after global success in Hong Kong, Tallinn, Kyiv & Belgrade, once again, this program will bring 300 top affiliates to one of Europe’s most desirable Mediterranean locations, Malta. Together with a limited number of 12 operators, these 300 ‘spartans’ will spend three nights at an exclusive hotel. The agenda will include fun excursions, lavish dinners, as well as some high quality content delivered during the SiGMA Summit.
BEST NETWORKING EVENTS
From sunset cruises to exclusive, intimate dinners for top tier C-levels, there’s nothing SiGMA loves more than bringing people together. Their networking events excel at creating the right kind of atmosphere for connections to flourish. These meetings present the ideal opportunity to network and strike connections in a cordial environment where attendees can relax and forge synergies.
Besides a VIP Golf Championship, a Five-a-Side Football Cup and a Poker Tournament (all on November 14th), the same day there will be the Europe Gaming Awards. Shining a spotlight on the most deserving individuals and projects, the gala offers the industry an elegant night of networking and celebration. The swanky event also includes an auction towards the end of the evening, with artworks from well-known artists going under the hammer for charity. All proceeds are diverted towards the SiGMA Foundation, the Group’s charitable arm. To have the best ending with maximum fun, on November 16th, there will be a Centurion MMA fight and concerts from USA rapper Fat Joe.
Here’s a complete agenda of the event:
Monday, November 14th
08:00 – 18:00 DELEGATES ARRIVAL
08:30 – 13:30 IKIGAI RETREAT
The most exclusive of all events during Malta Week, Ikigai Retreat is restricted to 30 qualified VCs and angel investors as well as 10 pre-qualified start-ups seeking fundraising. Strictly by invite.
14:00 – 22:00 PRE-REGISTRATION. Quarterdeck, Hilton
18:00 – 23:00 POKER TOURNAMENT. Portomaso Casino, St Julian’s
19:30 – 23:00 SIGMA AWARDS. Hilton, St Julians – GrandMasters Suite
20:30 – 23:00 STREAMERS AWARDS. Sky Club Malta
The first community-powered, streamer-oriented awards show! With the stage being set for a night like no other, join us for a lavish night of celebration with the leaders of the online streaming pack.
Day 1. Tuesday, November 15th
08:45 – 18:00 EXHIBITION. MFCC, Ta’ Qali
09:00 – 18:00 CONFERENCE – EUROPE 2022 – DAY 1
AIBC Stage
09:30 – 11:00 2022 and 2023 Trends
11:00 – 13:00 Web3 Marketing
13:00 – 15:00 Investments & Venture Capital
15:00 – 16:05 GAMEFI START UP PITCH
16:05 – 18:15 Startups 101
SiGMA Stage
09:15 – 13:15 Regulation and Compliance
13:15 – 14:20 AGS START UP PITCH – Part of 300 Spartan Affiliates Official Program
14:20 – 15:40 IMGL Masterclass
15:40 – 16:40 SEO – Part of 300 Spartan Affiliates Official Program
12:00 – 13:30 STARTUP PITCH SIGMA
18:00 – 20:00 NETWORKING DRINKS. Hilton, St Julians – Quarterdeck
19:30 – 23:00 IGATHERING DINNER
19:30 – 23:00 LCB AWARDS. Sky Club Malta
20:00 – 23:30 AFFILIATE MEETUP BY CONVERSION CLUB, SIGMA & AGS EUROPE, VALLETTA, MALTA
Day 2. Wednesday, November 16th
09:00 – 18:00 EXHIBITION. MFCC, Ta’ Qali
09:00 – 18:00 CONFERENCE – EUROPE 2022 – DAY 2
AIBC Stage
10:00 – 12:20 Crypto & DeFi
12:20 – 14:00 GameFi
14:00 – 15:10 Web3 Esports
15:10 – 17:00 Web3, Metaverse & iGaming
16:00 – 17:00 Workshop: How To Understand & Educate Your Fan Base in Web3
SiGMA Stage
10:00 – 12:30 Casino Trends
12:10 – 13:10 SiGMA START UP PITCH
13:30 – 14:00 CENTURION WEIGH IN
14:00 – 16:40 Digital & Affiliate Marketing – Part of 300 Spartan Affiliates Official Program
16:40 – 18:00 Workshop: HR
18:00 – 20:00 NETWORKING DRINKS. Hilton, St Julians – Quarterdeck
19:30 – 23:00 IGATHERING DINNER
20:00 – 22:00 CENTURION MMA FIGHT. Ta’ Qali Basketball Pavilion
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22:00 – 02:00 SIGMA OFFICIAL MALTA WEEK FAT JOE CONCERT. Sky Club Malta
22:00 – 02:00 AIBC OFFICIAL MALTA WEEK FAT JOE CONCERT. Hilton, St Julians – GrandMasters Suite
Day 3. Thursday, November 17th
09:00 – 18:00 EXHIBITION. MFCC, Ta’ Qali
09:00 – 18:00 CONFERENCE – EUROPE 2022 – DAY 3
AIBC Stage
10:00 – 11:40 Artificial Intelligence
11:40 – 12:10 AI.I. Debate
12:10 – 13:20 Emerging Tech & Innovation
13:20 – 15:00 Blockchain for Businesses
14:40 – 15:50 Blockchain and Africa
15:50 – 16:50 NFT’s
16:50 – 17:50 NFT Marketing
SiGMA Stage
10:00 – 13:30 Sportsbooks & eSports
13:30 – 14:35 AIBC Startup Pitch
14:35 – 17:15 e-Commerce & Payment Solutions – Part of 300 Spartan Affiliates Official Program
17:15 – 18:15 Workshop: Women in Gaming
18:00 – 20:00 NETWORKING DRINKS. Hilton, St Julians – Quarterdeck
19:30 – 23:00 IGATHERING DINNER
Friday, November 18th
00:00 – 23:59 DELEGATES DEPARTURE