Day 3 of SiGMA Central Europe in Rome is set for a powerful conclusion, delivering a concise, packed agenda focused on high-level investment, cutting-edge AI applications, and the strategic future of the affiliate market.
As the exhibition halls prepare to close and delegates conclude their final meetings, Day 3 (November 6, 2025) provides crucial, forward-looking insights before the traditional final networking events.
While the conference schedule features numerous high-value sessions across various stages, the panels detailed below are essential viewing for professionals charting the industry’s course into 2026, especially those in investment, technology, and affiliate leadership.
Must-See Panels and Keynote on Day 3
The morning and early afternoon are dominated by discussions on market strategy, technological implementation, and collaborative success.
11:20 – 11:50 | PANEL – AI IN ACTION: Practical Use Cases in iGaming Beyond the Hype
This panel offers a reality check on one of the industry’s biggest buzzwords, moving past speculation to focus on tangible results. Experts will detail how AI-first pioneers are re-architecting their companies to achieve significant cost reductions (slashing costs by over 30% with autonomous workflows). The discussion centers on the critical question of what happens to companies that fail to adapt immediately.
- Speakers to Watch: Valentina Diaco (Profit Matches), Mark Flores Martin (XGENIA), Adam Mateja (Blurify), Karl Schranz (E&S Group), Staffan Engström (Fieldstream.AI).
11:45 – 12:10 | PANEL – THE NEW AAMS LICENCES: Who Can Truly Compete in the Italian Market?
This session is critical for any international operator eyeing the Italian market. The panel will dissect the impact of the new AAMS license regime, including the €7m entry fee, nine-year term, and 3% annual levy. The discussion will uncover opportunities for major operators, highlight barriers for newcomers, and assess the impact of these changes on affiliate and marketing strategies.
- Speakers to Watch: Jillian Dingwall (SiGMA Group), Fabio Angeli Bufalini (Stake Italy), Farzad Peyman (AQSE NYCE), Charles Herisson (Charles Herisson Ltd), Stefano Sbordoni (Sbordoni&Partners).
12:35 – 12:50 | KEYNOTE – BUILDING A HEALTHY AFFILIATE ECOSYSTEM
This focused keynote will provide a high-level overview of the future of marketing partnerships. Lazar Keskinov (CEO, Balkan Media Group) will instruct attendees on how sports media, livescore platforms, casino affiliates, and social channels can work together to build a balanced, compliant, and high-performing affiliate ecosystem.
13:30 – 14:10 | PANEL – OPERATOR-AFFILIATE SYNERGY: Tech Tools That Turbocharge ROI
This session targets performance-driven professionals, diving deep into how operators and affiliates can leverage tech-driven collaboration to forge tighter partnerships and unlock new levels of return on investment (ROI). The focus is on the practical tools that drive measurable results.
- Speakers to Watch: Marcin Kumięga (Voluum), Clemence Dujardin (MyAffiliates), Natalii Lavruk (Melbet), Joe Hatch (StatsDrone), Mex Emini (SiGMA Play), Clinton Cutajar (MediaTroopers).
13:40 – 14:10 | PANEL – LEVEL UP YOUR PORTFOLIO: Back the Innovators Shaping Digital and Tech Realms
This investor-focused session brings together seasoned investors looking to diversify their portfolios with impactful startups. The conversation will revolve around identifying innovators in gaming, sports, and emerging tech, providing a valuable roadmap for both entrepreneurs seeking funding and investors looking to identify the next major opportunity.
- Speakers to Watch: Olga Yaroshevsky (SiGMA AIBC), Vladimir Malakhi (Xanada Investments), Mariusz Gasiewski (Google), Vinícius Moraes De Carvalho (Ikigai Ventures), Austeja Lazaraviciute (COINVEST Capital), Roberto Magnifico (Zest Innovation).
Closing Events
Following the final conference sessions, Day 3 of SiGMA Rome transitions into the closing networking events, including the iGATHERING DINNER – FAREWELL DINNER and the IKIGAI RETREAT – AFFILIATE MEETS INVESTORsessions, providing the final opportunities for business development before delegates depart.
