Held for the very first time at Limassol’s newly inaugurated City of Dreams Mediterranean, there will plenty to see and do at the second edition of the SiGMA CIS & Balkans summit that will take place next week, on September 4-7th, 2023. These will be busy days of unrivalled networking, exhibition, and conferences. Once again, joining SiGMA will be the AIBC and AGS meetings, covering emerging techs and affiliates business, respectively.
The recent launch of Europe’s first integrated resort, City of Dreams Mediterranean, has put Limassol, Cyprus, on the map as a world-class conference destination. From luxury amenities and top tier services to a brand new casino offering a diverse portfolio of games, the venue provides a stunning setting for the SiGMA Group’s event.
VENUE, CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITORS
Besides, a carefully curated agenda will see a plethora of high profile influencers, policy makers, academics, and thought leaders (200+ speakers) take on topics trending across both the online and land-based gaming sectors in the CIS & Balkans community. Main issues to be included in the sessions will be Balkans casino trends, e-commerce, SEO and the creative world, investment strategies, crypto and blockchain, AI, Web 3 and Metaverse, Esports & sportsbooks, influencers & digital marketing, responsible gaming & players behavior, and more. Attendees will receive insights from some of the key speakers, such as Ioanna Fiakkou (Chairwoman, National Betting Authority Cyprus), Alex Tomic (CEO, Alea), and Elisabeth Isaksson (Head of Regulatory and Compliance, Soft2Bet).
Precisely, with Soft2Bet as main sponsor of the show, there will be over 200 exhibitors, with relevant companies like 22Bet, Alea, Amusnet, Aviatrix, Bazoom, BetConstruct, Boomerang Partners, Betwinners, CoinsPaid Media, CreedRoomz, Digitain, Pin-Up, Soft2Bet, and Spribe.
As usual, since the first SiGMA Startup Pitch, SiGMA has striven to support promising companies hoping to secure a foothold in the industry. The SiGMA Balkans & CIS Pitch will be an invaluable opportunity for startups to connect to investors and mentors and widen their networking reach. Taking place on the conference stage on September 5th, the competitive pitch will see top start-ups finalists Aivotar, Curra, Fair Payments Pte. Ltd, Pokerload, and VGM Corp make their pitch in front of an audience of delegates and judges.
WONDERFUL NETWORKING EVENTS
As soon as executives arrive to Cyprus, SiGMA offers lots of activities to them. There will be a 5-kilometer run through one of the most scenic local coastal roads, the Molos area. Moreover, attendees will be able to travel to the village of Omodos to visit the Gerolemos Winery for a guided tour and tasting.
On September 4th, a drinks networking reception at Aqua Bar, City of Dreams Mediterranean, will be held from 6:00 pm onwards. During the night, the Ballroom of the complex will see nominees waiting for their prizes on the SiGMA CIS & Balkans Awards. There are 23 categories: Affiliate of the year; Affiliate Program of the year; Aggregator of the year; Best Crypto Card; Casino of the year; Corporate Services Provider of the year; Crypto Payment Solution of the year; Esport Product of the year; Game Provider of the year; Hosting Provider of the year; Industry Rising Star of the year; KYC Solution of the year; Live Casino Provider of the year; Marketing Campaign of the year; New Casino Game of the year; Payment Services of the year; Platform Provider of the year; Responsible Gaming of the year; Slot Game Provider of the year; Sportsbetting Provider of the year; Sportsbook Operator of the year; Virtual Sports Provider of the year, and Workplace of the year. The gala evening not only will offer unparalleled networking prospects, but also serve as a platform to honor trailblazers in the gaming realm, celebrating their remarkable accomplishments in the field. The event will also host a charitable auction, with proceeds earmarked to support a range of projects and initiatives championed by the SiGMA Foundation.
Later, on September 6th, there will be a special dinner, also hosting an unmissable round of MMA style fights featuring internationally acclaimed fighters. To end the SiGMA show in a cheerful, fun mood, the SiGMA-Soft2Bet official closing night party will occur from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am at Captain’s Cabin, a luxurious restaurant and bar situated on the edge of Limassol’s beautiful beach, the Lady’s Mile, bringing the summit to a triumphant close. A highlight of the party will be the participation of a top DJ entertainment lineup, including a headline performance from Clinton Sparks. This Grammy nominated, multi-platinum music producer, songwriter and DJ has been responsible for over 75 million records sold.
Following the Balkans event, from November 13th to 17th, 2023, the gaming industry will attend SiGMA Europe meeting in TaQali, Malta, with over 25,000 delegates enjoying the SiGMA Summit experience.
