Following a spectacular opening day in the Italian capital, the SiGMA World Summit 2026 at Fiera Roma moves into its dynamic second day, offering delegates an action-packed schedule of exhibitions, high-level conference debates, and exclusive networking events.
With the exhibition floor buzzing and industry leaders convening to share insights, Day 2 highlights the technological and regulatory forces shaping the future of global iGaming.
Day 2 Core Schedule of Events
The official timetable for Day 2 spans a wide array of activities designed to connect operators, suppliers, affiliates, and regulators:
- 10:00 – 17:30 · SiGMA Grand Prix by SoftSwiss
- 10:00 – 18:00 · Exhibition – Day 2
- 11:00 – 16:30 · Workshops – Day 2
- 11:00 – 16:00 · Conference – Rome 2026 – Day 2
- 13:30 – 18:00 · Finalissima of the Bloko Padel Tour
- 14:00 – 15:00 · VIP Creator Meet & Greet
- 15:00 – 18:00 · Networking Drinks
- 19:30 – 22:30 · Women’s Sauna Evening by Custodex
- 20:00 – 00:00 · AGS Awards
- 21:00 – 02:00 · Riddick’s Formula – Two Years of Making Noise
Essential Conference Panels to Watch on Day 2
The conference agenda features critical discussions led by top global authorities and industry pioneers:
- 13:15 – 13:45 / Fragmented Europe: Can Regulators Coordinate Without a Single Rulebook?
- Speakers: Jan Řehola (Director, Institute for Gambling Regulation – IPRH), Spasoje Papić (Director, Administration for Games of Chance of Montenegro), Raigo Uukkivi (Director General, Estonian Tax and Customs Board), Prof. Pieris Chourides (President, Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission), and Gohar Zakaryan (Head of Gambling Oversight, State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia).
- 13:45 – 14:15 / Black Market Economics: Why Illegal Gambling Still Wins
- Speakers: Pierre Tournier (Interim Secretary General, EGBA), Jānis Ungurs (Head of the Lotteries and Gambling Division, State Revenue Service of the Republic of Latvia), James Baldacchino (General Counsel, Malta Gaming Authority), Petya Sergeeva Kamenska (Director of the Gambling Department, National Revenue Agency – Bulgaria), and Anders Dorph (Director, Danish Gambling Authority).
- 14:20 – 14:50 / Keynote – “The Wall Street Phenomenon” Why Profitable Traders Create Profitable Affiliates
- Speaker: Alexander Gerchik (Legendary Wall Street Trader, International Investor, Co-founder & President, Gerchik & Co).
- 14:50 – 15:15 / Fireside Chat – CEOs & Founders in 90 seconds
- Speakers: Ariel Reem (CEO, Games Valley), Tom Light (Founder & CEO, FIRST.bet), Viktoriia Grygorenko (CEO, The Playa), and Kate Eremina (CEO, LVLX).
- 15:10 – 15:35 / AI, Systems & Automation: What does the future of advertising looks like?
- Speakers: Hen Kinan (Super Affiliate), Vipul Taneja (CEO, Adsparkx), James O’Loughlin (Co-Founder & CEO, GEOGrow.ai), and Can Chan (Founder, TopTier League).
- 11:40 – 12:05 / Panel – The All-in-One Finance Revolution: Myth or Future? (Brought to you by FinteqHub)
- Speakers: Mitch Eaglstein (CRO, XOALA), Ali Afghahi (Co-Founder & CEO, EnoviPay), Dmitry Sinegubov (CCO, FinteqHub), and Nisha Suwali (CRO, NextGen Payment).
As the curtains draw on the inaugural chapters of the SiGMA World Summit 2026 in Rome, the convergence of regulatory pioneers, technological innovators, and elite industry leaders has firmly established a new benchmark for global iGaming collaboration. From landmark legal developments and robust corporate earnings reports to groundbreaking product integrations and inspiring philanthropic initiatives at the historic Corsie Sistine, the summit has powerfully demonstrated the industry’s resilience and forward-looking vision.
As delegates transition into the subsequent days of high-level discourse and networking, the momentum generated across the Italian capital promises to drive sustained innovation, compliance excellence, and sustainable commercial growth across international markets for the remainder of the year.
