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23 – 26 NOV 2025

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About SiGMA Central Europe

A new chapter in global events

🤝 1,000+ sponsors and exhibitors

👫 Connect with 30,000 delegates

🔈 Over 550 expert speakers

🏆 Prestigious industry awards and charity auction

🏢 Held at a state-of-the-art venue

🤝 VIP lounges, networking zones, and chill out areas

💡 Startup Pitch competition

🥇 Networking events: tournaments, sporting competitions, dinners

Tap into one of the largest tech markets in Europe

In 2025, SiGMA Central Europe will be held in Milan, Italy—a strategic move that positions the event in one of Europe’s most promising markets for tech. Join us in Milan from the 23rd to 26th of November as we step into the future.

Why Italy? 

Italy offers a unique blend of historical legacy and forward-thinking innovation, making it an ideal destination for financial, technological, and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Milan: The financial and tech epicentre

Milan, Italy’s economic powerhouse, is home to the Milan Stock Exchange (Borsa Italiana), the nation’s sole stock exchange. Established in 1808 as Milan’s Merchandise Exchange, it now operates under the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Group, blending centuries-old financial history with modern infrastructure. The exchange lists many of Italy’s leading companies, cementing Milan’s reputation as a global financial hub.

In addition to its financial clout, Milan leads Italy’s digital transformation. Recognised as the country’s top city for digital entrepreneurship, it has become a hub for tech innovation, particularly in mobile app development.

The Houses of Emerging Technologies

Italy’s tech landscape is evolving rapidly, offering fertile ground for startups, entrepreneurs, and developers. The Houses of Emerging Technologies (CTEs), an initiative by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) supported by Fondazione Ugo Bordoni, plays a pivotal role in fostering technological growth.

Notably, the portal highlights success stories of startups leveraging emerging technologies to deliver innovative solutions across diverse sectors. These initiatives have supported businesses during scale-up and fundraising stages, showcasing Italy’s commitment to nurturing groundbreaking ideas.

Easy accessibility

Hosting SiGMA Central Europe in Milan also offers the advantage of easy accessibility, thanks to its three international airports—Malpensa, Linate, and Orio al Serio—that provide excellent connectivity for participants from around the globe. Milan also features a highly efficient public transportation system, with five metro lines and an extensive network of buses and trams that reach even the city’s outermost areas allowing delegates from important neighbouring jurisdictions to easily travel to the event.

Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Malpensa (MXP) is Milan’s largest and busiest international airport, located about 50 kilometres from the city centre. It’s a major hub for both long-haul and short-haul flights, with extensive connections across Europe and beyond. Airlines like easyJet and Ryanair lead the operations here, with easyJet flying to 71 European destinations and Ryanair offering routes to 42 locations. MXP is favoured by airlines from major European cities, with frequent flights from London Heathrow (LHR), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), and Zurich (ZRH)​. 

Malpensa’s strong connectivity also includes routes to other key European cities, such as Amsterdam, Madrid, Barcelona, and Brussels.

Linate Airport (LIN)

Linate Airport (LIN) is only 8 kilometres from central Milan, making it an ideal airport for business travellers and visitors looking for quick access to the city. Linate mostly serves domestic and short-haul European routes, connecting Milan with important nearby cities. Alitalia, Lufthansa, and Iberia are among the main airlines operating here.​ Linate’s focus on short-haul flights and proximity to Milan’s business districts make it an efficient option for European travellers on tight schedules. 

Orio al Serio Airport (BGY)

Orio al Serio (BGY), or Milan-Bergamo Airport, is located 45 kilometres northeast of Milan and primarily serves as a base for low-cost carriers, especially Ryanair, which offers a wide range of budget flights across Europe. It’s especially popular with travellers looking for affordable connections to Milan from cities like Barcelona, Berlin, and Vienna​. Orio al Serio is a favoured option for budget travellers, and despite its distance from central Milan, the efficient shuttle services make it a viable alternative for visitors from all over Europe.

Our Attendees

30K
Delegates
7,500
Operators
700+
Speakers
1,200
Exhibitors & Sponsors
7,500
Affiliates
47%
C-levels

Sponsors and Partners

AGIMEG
Alea Gaming
Altenar
DerbyDerbyDerby
Digitain
EGT Digital
GiocoNews
Growe Partners
Payment Center
Pin-Up Partners
Spribe

What Our Attendees Say

Aregnaz Hakobyan
Group Chief Marketing Officer for Digitain
SiGMA celebrates the spirit of Malta´s economic vision and entrepreneurial drive. By working together, we will be able to ensure more successful years of this already thriving industry.
Nino Turashvili
Exhibition Manager for SmartSoft
We’re thrilled about the potential move to Italy! Milan would be an excellent choice – easily accessible by car, train, or flight, and a true business hub. We’re excited to bring our brand to such a dynamic location and will definitely be there to support SiGMA!
Oren Cohen Shwartz
CEO for Delasport
We’re open to leaving Malta, as our business isn’t tied to the island. Milan is an exciting choice and a much better fit for us. With limited staff based in Malta, a move to Milan wouldn’t impact our costs significantly – we’re looking forward to the opportunities this new location could bring!
Svetlana Kirichenko
Head of Marketing for Slotegrator
With no offices on the island, our travel costs remain the same, and Milan’s central, international appeal makes it an ideal choice. Milan has the potential to become Europe’s largest event destination, while Malta’s growth potential is more limited. Business opportunities for suppliers could be just as strong in Milan as in Malta.
Dennis De La Rosa
CEO for Online IPS
We’re absolutely thrilled about the potential move – we believe it’s the best choice SiGMA could make. We look forward to supporting the event in its new location!
Lenka DiNozzi
Head of Marketing for Endorphina
We’re proud to support SiGMA wherever it goes, as we truly love the brand. If the event moves to Italy, we’ll definitely be there! While the change won’t impact our current business, we believe it could open up exciting new opportunities.

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Meet Our Past Speakers

Want to get involved as one of the speakers for an upcoming SiGMA conference? Reach out to Kat Khramova

Ivan Filletti
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Ivan Filletti

CEO

GamingMalta

Ulrik Bengtsson
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Ulrik Bengtsson

Chair of the Board

Raketech

Quirino Mancini
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Quirino Mancini

Partner

WH Partners Italy

Petra Zackrisson
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Petra Zackrisson

SVP of Growth

Better Collective

Cristiano Blanco
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Cristiano Blanco

Chief Experience Officer

DaznBet

Uri Poliavich
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Uri Poliavich

Founder & CEO

Soft2Bet

Alexandre Tomic
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Alexandre Tomic

Founder

Alea

Mariusz Gąsiewski
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Mariusz Gąsiewski

CEE Mobile Gaming & Apps Lead

Google

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