At 12 noon, the official opening ceremony took place, led by the event’s founder, Eman Pulis, alongside the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, who formally inaugurated the fair. From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the event offered a full day of exhibitions, with parallel conferences and networking opportunities. The organization was impeccable, with high-quality stand presentations and a spacious food court for visitors.

A distinctive feature of this edition is the lack of segmentation by sector: online gaming, payments, land-based operations, and affiliate businesses all share the same space, creating a more integrated and dynamic environment.


 

Highlights – Day 2

08:00–19:00: Shuttle Bus A complimentary shuttle service runs from multiple locations to Fiera Roma across three routes, starting at 8:00 AM with buses every 15 minutes:

Route 1: Lungotevere Marzio → Anantara Hotel → Viale Trastevere 80 → Hotel IBIS (parking slot) → Fiera Roma

Route 2: Villa Zaccardi → H10 Portuense (parking slot) → B&B Fiumicino → Fiera Roma

Route 3: Metro Laurentina → Palazzo dello Sport → Holiday Inn (parking slot) → Marriott Park → Fiera Roma

10:00–18:00: EXHIBITION – DAY 2 | Fiera Roma East Entrance

10:30–16:10: CONFERENCE – CENTRAL EUROPE 2025 – DAY 2

Panel: Sport as a Startup: How Clubs Are Becoming Innovation Labs | 13:00–13:30 | Stage 4

Announcement: Introducing SiGMA Nexus: Uniting Leadership and Shaping iGaming | 14:15–14:30 | Stage 3

Plácido Domingo Private Concert, courtesy of Redcore | 19:00–22:30 | Auditorium della Conciliazione (Invitation only – fully booked)
 

Day 1 Highlights

Among the standout activities on Day 1, Galaxsys held a press conference to unveil a new product, while BetConstruct impressed attendees with two opposing stands, each themed around iconic Roman landmarks—one replicating the Colosseum and the other the Pantheon—complete with gladiator-style decor and performances that drew crowds.

A growing trend this year is the integration of live content within exhibitor spaces. Several companies are hosting interactive shows, and one even broadcasts a live-streaming program directly from its stand.


 

Regulators Collaborate to Enhance Player Protection in EU iGaming Sector

A key moment on Day 1 of the SiGMA Central Europe Summit was the panel “Voices of Authority: Inside Europe’s Regulatory Roundtable,” held on the Affiliate Leaders Stage. The session brought together prominent regulatory figures from across Europe to discuss how national frameworks can evolve toward a more harmonized and resilient iGaming market. Among the panelists was Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), alongside representatives from various jurisdictions.

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Charity Auction at SiGMA B2B Awards Raises €120,000 for SiGMA Foundation

The SiGMA Central Europe B2B Awards not only honored the industry’s top innovators but also raised €120,000 for the SiGMA Foundation’s global initiatives. Held at the iconic Cinecittà Studios in Rome, the charity auction transported guests into the grandeur of Ancient Rome, creating a memorable evening for a worthy cause.

SoloAzar is on the ground in Rome to continue bringing you full coverage and the latest updates from this vibrant edition of SiGMA Europe.