In a first for SiGMA Group, the SiGMA Toronto expo has just opened its doors to the eagerly awaiting delegates. After months of intense expectation and preparation the day of the premiere in Toronto, Canada’s capital of innovation, is finally here. Expect these days to be filled to the brim with spectacular events aiming to connect the most outstanding industry leaders under one roof.

What went down yesterday:

Events started yesterday with a Beer Tour around Toronto where guests were offered Tasting Flights and Samples during their three brewery visits. Expert beer guides were present along the way educating them the whole process. Other events also included a competitive-friendly poker tournament, global gaming women networking drinks reception as well as dinner and welcome drinks.

Experts exchanging opinions on stage:

With the Summit taking center stage in Toronto, expect today’s conference to be graced with a hand-picked selection of global experts in the affiliation and gaming scene taking the limelight in discussions related to all industry-related things. Our panels are divided into two different topics. The first cohort between 9 am and 13:00pm will focus on the Sports Betting and esports scene. This will include insights into sports wagering in Ontario, payments for regulated iGaming and Sports betting, and fair peer-to-peer skill-based play.

Day one will also host the first SiGMA Americas Pitch competition in Toronto – always a crowd favorite the SiGMA Pitch draws crowds as ten exceptional business startups take to the stage to battle it out for a prize pool that includes mentorship, and media exposure, and investment opportunities. Therefore at 1 pm, we invite our conference audience present to witness potential unicorn companies taking the SiGMA / AGS stage for a heated competition that could launch one start-up dream into reality. One exceptional start-up could be a chance to take 500,000 in an equity investment fund.

As soon as the start-up pitch comes to a close the stage will get transferred back to a conference stage. Interested in online affiliation and digital marketing? Today is your day. From culture, content, cross-border affiliation, and NFTs, we invite all our delegates to engage in our panel discussions.

While the conference discussions are taking place on stage, Workshops will also be occurring at the same time. Here delegates can engage in intensive discussion and activities on a particular subject such as masterclasses, investor workshops, and introductions to the GameFi and Metaverse ecosystem. Want to check out the agenda and see what you want to tune in for? Click here.

Striking connections:

After a long day on the expo floor and conference discussions from the industry’s best and brightest, our lucky delegates will be treated to two very exciting ways to celebrate the night away. All SiGMA expo pass holders have free entry to the networking drinks taking place at the Lobby Westin Harbour Castle. Here delegates can mingle, enjoy drinks, and exchange business cards. This will be taking place from 18:00 to 20:00 pm. This is the best place to be for a well-spent evening of connection-making.

To conclude the first day, an exclusive iGathering dinner at Against the Grain will also be meant to facilitate networking among the delegates present.

If you need any help at any time, visit the Registration Helpdesk, staff and conference helpers will be on hand at the start of each session to provide any further clarification you might need. We hope you have a good first day at the conference. You can follow along on our social media platforms, and websites, or watch live from our YouTube channel to make sure you don’t miss the action.

Join us in Belgrade, Serbia from the 22-25th August:

Renowned for its beautiful scenery, delicious cuisine, rich culture, and penchant for parties, the Balkans have been sought after by both tasteful tourists and entrepreneurs with an eye on the growing iGaming ecosystem calling the region home. As the home to the global Gambling community, the SiGMA Conference is known far and wide for its enlightening panels, inspiring speeches, ample opportunities to invest and network, and the ability to do it all while having the time of your life. Join us in Belgrade for the best the industry has to offer and for a window into the future of worldwide gambling. To learn more about sponsorship and speaking opportunities or to inquire about attending the event, please contact Sophie at sophie@sigma.world.