SiGMA Central Europe 2025 Kicks Off in Rome with Strong Attendance and Innovative Proposals

At 12 noon, the official opening ceremony took place, led by the event’s founder, Eman Pulis, alongside the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, who formally inaugurated the fair. From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the event offered a full day of exhibitions, with parallel conferences and networking opportunities. The organization was impeccable, with high-quality stand presentations and a spacious food court for visitors.

A distinctive feature of this edition is the lack of segmentation by sector: online gaming, payments, land-based operations, and affiliate businesses all share the same space, creating a more integrated and dynamic environment.

Highlights – Day 2

08:00–19:00: Shuttle Bus A complimentary shuttle service runs from multiple locations to Fiera Roma across three routes, starting at 8:00 AM with buses every 15 minutes:

Route 1: Lungotevere Marzio → Anantara Hotel → Viale Trastevere 80 → Hotel IBIS (parking slot) → Fiera Roma

Route 2: Villa Zaccardi → H10 Portuense (parking slot) → B&B Fiumicino → Fiera Roma

Route 3: Metro Laurentina → Palazzo dello Sport → Holiday Inn (parking slot) → Marriott Park → Fiera Roma

10:00–18:00: EXHIBITION – DAY 2 | Fiera Roma East Entrance

10:30–16:10: CONFERENCE – CENTRAL EUROPE 2025 – DAY 2

Panel: Sport as a Startup: How Clubs Are Becoming Innovation Labs | 13:00–13:30 | Stage 4

Announcement: Introducing SiGMA Nexus: Uniting Leadership and Shaping iGaming | 14:15–14:30 | Stage 3

Plácido Domingo Private Concert, courtesy of Redcore | 19:00–22:30 | Auditorium della Conciliazione (Invitation only – fully booked)
 

Day 1 Highlights

Among the standout activities on Day 1, Galaxsys held a press conference to unveil a new product, while BetConstruct impressed attendees with two opposing stands, each themed around iconic Roman landmarks—one replicating the Colosseum and the other the Pantheon—complete with gladiator-style decor and performances that drew crowds.

A growing trend this year is the integration of live content within exhibitor spaces. Several companies are hosting interactive shows, and one even broadcasts a live-streaming program directly from its stand.


 

Regulators Collaborate to Enhance Player Protection in EU iGaming Sector

A key moment on Day 1 of the SiGMA Central Europe Summit was the panel “Voices of Authority: Inside Europe’s Regulatory Roundtable,” held on the Affiliate Leaders Stage. The session brought together prominent regulatory figures from across Europe to discuss how national frameworks can evolve toward a more harmonized and resilient iGaming market. Among the panelists was Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), alongside representatives from various jurisdictions.

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Charity Auction at SiGMA B2B Awards Raises €120,000 for SiGMA Foundation

The SiGMA Central Europe B2B Awards not only honored the industry’s top innovators but also raised €120,000 for the SiGMA Foundation’s global initiatives. Held at the iconic Cinecittà Studios in Rome, the charity auction transported guests into the grandeur of Ancient Rome, creating a memorable evening for a worthy cause.

SoloAzar is on the ground in Rome to continue bringing you full coverage and the latest updates from this vibrant edition of SiGMA Europe.