The countdown is on as SiGMA Euro-Med 2025 prepares to welcome thousands of global industry professionals to Malta for a high-energy Day 1. Attendees can expect a packed agenda of panels, fireside chats, and live activations, showcasing policy innovation, digital transformation, and startup empowerment.
At 12:15, the event will officially launch with the inaugural ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Eman Pulis (Founder, SiGMA Group) and Ivan Filletti (CEO, GamingMalta). This opening event will usher participants into an expansive expo floor featuring B2B and B2C exhibitors, emerging tech providers, and over 100 startups presenting bold new projects.
From 12:25 to 12:55, the “Malta Vision 2050: Policy, Innovation, and the Next Era of Gaming” panel will take center stage, outlining the country’s long-term ambition to expand beyond its iGaming dominance into an innovation hub for esports, immersive tech, and game development. The esteemed speaker roster includes:
- Dr Jonathan Spiteri (Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Insurance & Risk Management, University of Malta)
- Philip Fenech (Deputy President, The Malta Chamber of SMEs)
- Hon. Jerome Caruana Cilia (Shadow Minister for the Economy and Enterprise, Nationalist Party – Malta)
- George Gregory (CEO, Malta Enterprise)
- Hon. Cressida Galea (Member of Parliament, Malta)
- Ivan Filletti (CEO, GamingMalta), contributing insights on policy and infrastructure priorities.
In the afternoon, the highly anticipated SiGMA Startup Pitch will spotlight more than 100 startups competing for visibility, investment, and mentorship. The top six will advance to the live final Pitch competition, while all selected startups gain exclusive access to the Startup Lounge, offering opportunities to meet directly with VCs and accelerators.
The Pitch event will be hosted by Trudy Kerr (SiGMA Stage Host) and judged by:
- Wojciech Trzaska (CCO, SB Software)
- Rob Duboff (Director, Velo Capital Partners)
- Oliver De Bono (CEO, Quantum Gaming)
- Vladimir Malakchi (CEO & Managing Partner, Xanada)
- Gabriel Demirci (Managing Partner, Growth Box Ventures)
- William Spiteri Bailey (President, The Malta Chamber)
Full Day 1 Agenda Highlights – SiGMA Euro-Med 2025
- 10:00 – 10:10 | Welcome to SiGMA Euro-Med
- 10:10 – 11:45 | Morning panels on regulatory foresight, compliance, UAE’s gaming landscape, and tax efficiency
- 11:50 – 12:15 | Regulatory Challenges in M&A
- 12:15 – 12:25 | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
- 12:25 – 13:35 | Malta Vision 2050, Real Talk from the Top, and Hall of Game
- 13:35 – 14:55 | Marketing, Advertising Restrictions, and Responsible Gambling panels
- 15:00 – 15:25 | Sports Betting Integrity Panel
- 15:25 – 16:20 | SiGMA Startup Pitch (Main Stage)
- 10:00 – 16:00 (AIBC Stage) | Sessions on digital banking, fintech, stablecoins, AI, and crypto regulation
- 18:00 – 20:00 | Networking Drinks
- 18:00 – 00:00 | SiGMA Poker Tour
Day 1 promises in Malta to serve as a launchpad for innovation, blending visionary policy dialogue, cutting-edge startups, and investment opportunities while setting the tone for the days ahead in Malta.
