SIGMA Europe kicks off today, Uniting Industry Leaders and Innovations for the games of chance sector

The event in numbers: 

More than 1000 exhibitors and sponsors, 27,000 delegates, 550 speakers, 5 chill out lounges, 4 mega yachts-turned-booths.

It also counts with 5 networking sports side-events, 2 official parties, 2 cultural activities, 2 awards ceremonies.

Besides, there will be no-expense-spared dinners, a massive food court and a huge display of exhibitors outdoors.

“Due to our successful expansion into multiple continents, we’ve had record demand for our show in Malta. It’s truly the case that the world’s gaming community is gathering in Valletta,” said organizers.

Activities scheduled

C-LEVEL GOLF TOURNAMENT 08.00 - 15.00 | Royal Malta Golf Club. This activity is now fully booked.

SiGMA CUP BY ALL-IN GLOBAL

09.30 - 16.00 | Luxol Football Club.

Check the agenda for full details.

SiGMA POKER TOUR PRESS CONFERENCE

10.00 - 11.30 | Ballroom – Phoenicia Hotel. Strictly by invite.

SiGMA FOUNDATION FUN RUN POWERED BY YO HEALTH

12.00 - 15.00 | Ballroom – Hotel Excelsior

RG SYMPOSIUM

12.00 - 17.00 | Palazzo Parisio

IKIGAI RETREAT

12.30 - 15.30 | Ballroom - Phoenicia Hotel - Strictly by invite.

HARBOUR CRUISE

13.15 - 16.00 |  Pick up from Lobby at 13.15 - Hotel Excelsior

Open to Premium & Platinum ticket holders. Strictly by invite.

TEATRU MANOEL TOUR

13.30 - 16.00 |  Pick up from Lobby - Hotel Excelsior. This activity is now fully booked.

GAMING WORKSHOPS

14.00 - 18.00 | Hotel Excelsior

Check the agenda for the full schedule.

DRINKS RECEPTION

18.00 - 22.00 | Ballroom – Hotel Excelsior. Open to all ticket holders.

SiGMA EUROPE B2B AWARDS, COURTESY OF BETCONSTRUCT

19.00 - 23.00 | Grandmaster Suite - Hilton Hotel, Strictly by invite.

POKER TOURNAMENT

19.00 - 00.00 | Portomaso Casino. Strictly by invite.

PRODUCT iGATHERING

19.30 - 22.30 | Capo Crudo

Open to Premium & Platinum ticket holders. Strictly by invite.

SiGMA EUROPE PRE-EVENT CELEBRATION COURTESY OF PARTNERMATRIX

22.30 - 02.30 | HIVE Club

Check the agenda for full details

In his recent address to Parliament of Malta, Prime Minister Robert Abela highlighted the critical role of SiGMA, describing it as a strategic driver for Malta’s position in digital and tech innovation. He commended SiGMA’s contribution to diversifying Malta’s tourism industry by drawing high-value visitors and investors, especially in the quieter winter months, reinforcing the island’s standing as a European hub for digital sectors.

“This conference is not merely a gathering; it also reflects Malta’s deliberate push to carve out a leadership role in the global tech economy. As international regulators, innovators, and financiers converge, Malta’s commitment to supporting forward-looking sectors, particularly through accessible regulatory frameworks and a well-trained workforce, is on full display,” said the Prime Minister.

SiGMA, in many ways, signals Malta’s economic intentions as it moves to prioritise quality-driven, sustainable growth, contrasting with outdated models of simply expanding workforce numbers. In Abela’s words, Malta is selecting industries that foster an economy that does not rely on low-wage dependency.

Prime Minister Abela’s remarks come as Malta invests more in green infrastructure and digitalised public services.

As SiGMA Europe prepares to welcome business leaders from around the globe this weekend, Prime Minister Abela’s vision presents Malta as a dynamic player in the tech and digital finance sectors, intent on building an economy rooted in innovation and resilience.

“The conference serves as a global platform for Malta to demonstrate its appeal to investors and policy leaders alike, cementing the island’s role in the future of European and global digital economies”, he added.