Ribbon cutting marks opening of SiGMA Asia 2025

Katy Micallef
Written by Katy Micallef

SiGMA Asia 2025 officially opened its conference doors today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the first day of the highly anticipated summit and conference. The event was graced by the Ambassador of Malta to China, H.E. John Busuttil, CEO of SiGMA Group, with Emily Micallef, and Managing Director for SiGMA Asia, Neil Shih joining him on stage. The Ambassador proceeded with warm words of welcome, before officially cutting the ribbon.

Held at the SMX Convention Centre in Manila, the ribbon-cutting ceremony symbolised a milestone moment for the SiGMA Group as it continues to expand its global footprint, bringing its signature blend of networking, innovation, and thought leadership to the Asian market for the third time since launching in 2023.

The opening ceremony was followed by an official tour of the exhibition floor, featuring cutting-edge showcases from hundreds of international exhibitors over two levels, networking lounges, and panel discussions led by a C-level crowd of industry experts. View the floor plan on SiGMA.world.

H.E John Busuttil touring the SiGMA Asia expo with SiGMA Group CEO Emily Micallef and SiGMA Group CFO Clive Terribile.

SiGMA Asia 2025 is taking place this week, with the conference running until the 4th. An agenda packed full of keynotes, workshops, and networking events is designed to inspire and connect the global tech and gaming community. Meanwhile a prestigious gala awards ceremony brought the industry together yesterday evening, followed by a special charitable auction to raise funds for crucial projects spearheaded by the SiGMA Foundation. Busuttil is featured in the recent Asia edition of SiGMA Magazine, where he gave an interview that focused on Asia’s economic and technological evolution, exploring  diplomatic strategy amid geopolitical shifts. Find the full issue available for download in SiGMA’s digital library.