AIBC EUROPE AGENDA
8th Nov
10:00 - 16:00
Cover your responsibilities as a CEO/Director of an MGA licensed gambling operator. An interactive, high-level workshop covering the full range of legal responsibilities and practical tips on implementation. Click here to reserve your spot.
Day 1 - 11th Nov
00:00 - 23:00
07:00 - 22:00
Grand Hotel Excelsior
Make sure to save yourself time and stress by collecting your delegate passes at the pre-registration desk. Delegates will simply need to provide a form of valid identification.
08:00 - 15:00
Royal Malta Golf Club
Join us for an exciting golf day! Strictly by invitation for c-levels only.
09:30 - 16:00
Luxol Football Club
Kickstart your week with a fantastic time. This legendary 5-a-side football tournament is a must-attend event for both players and spectators. All SiGMA delegates can join, either as a team or as a single player. To sign up, just send an email to [email protected].
12:00 - 15:00
Grand Hotel Excelsior
Let's kick off Malta week by running around iconic landscapes. Open to all ticket holders.
12:30 - 15:30
The Phoenicia Malta
The most exclusive of all events during Malta Week, Ikigai Retreat, is restricted to qualified investors, C-level executives from the most prominent companies in the industry, and portfolio companies of Ikigai Ventures. Strictly by invitation only.
13:00 - 17:00
Open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders only.
15:00 - 18:00
Grand Hotel Excelsior
Open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders only.
15:00 - 18:00
15:00 - 18:00
15:00 - 18:00
An exploration of the Italian regulatory framework in the light of the latest changes and in view of future reforms and tenders for the renewal of concessions. How have operators equipped themselves in their marketing and responsible gaming policies?
The Italian market is extremely competitive: how is the gaming product evolving to meet players' requests and what are the new trends to follow to be and remain leaders?
How is the Italian gaming market changing in the light of the new needs of players and in the face of the digitization process underway on all markets? What is the impact on services and payments, online and land based?
18:00 - 22:00
Grand Hotel Excelsior
Take the opportunity to kickstart expanding your networking after collecting your badge, and join other delegates at our drinks reception. Open to all ticket holders.
19:00 - 23:00
Hilton Malta
Join industry luminaries for an evening of celebration, networking, and entertainment. Strictly by invitation only and open to: platinum ticket holders, table sponsors, and paid seats.
19:30 - 22:30
19:30 - 22:30
Gather ’round for an evening of delectable delights and delightful company at our dinner, where flavors and conversations intertwine for a memorable culinary experience. Strictly by invitation and open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders.
Day 2 - 12th Nov
10:00 - 16:00
Welcome to the Europe conference where industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators converge to explore the latest trends, exchange insights, and shape the future of gaming, affiliate marketing, and technology. Join us in exploring the forefront of innovation and navigating the boundless possibilities to redefine the landscape of these dynamic industries.
10:00 - 11:50
Join experts deeply involved in regulatory affairs, market entry strategies, and successful transitions from European markets to these burgeoning regions.?
Hayley Joseph
Director of Operations Africa
WA.Technology
Steven Armstrong
Founder
FRL Compliance Solutions
Exploring the regulatory landscape of US freemium and sweepstakes models, key legal cases, compliance strategies, and future industry implications.
Bill Gantz
Partner
Duane Morris
Giusy Campo
Business Development Manager
GLI Gaminglabs
11:50 - 13:00
Damu Winston
Global Head Web 3 Innovation
Amazon Web Services
Emma Blaylock
CEO
Pretty Technical
Peter Wilson
CEO
PWL Legal
12:45 - 13:05
Time for an important moment of the pre-fight, the weighing of the fighters!
13:05 - 14:15
SiGMA is throwing its weight behind up-and-coming startups. Showcase your projects on the expo floor or take part in the popular Pitch competition held live on stage.
14:15 - 15:50
Discussion on ethical link acquisition methods, such as guest posting and partnerships with influencers, while addressing the balance between quality and quantity.
Eli Desatnik
Co-Founder
Pushub.net
10:00 - 11:45
NFTs and Metaverse are now considered things of the past, investing in meme-coins is already a mauvais-tone: what are the best narratives that will pump the market in the coming 2 years?
Torben Friis
Managing Director
Match Liquidity DMCC
Tejinder Kumar
Group CCO
Kyrrex
Most investors build their portfolios by investing in traditional assets. These can provide both growth and a level of diversification. However, some investors seek diversification beyond these traditional asset classes.
Anton Golub
Venture Partner
Full Stack VC
The European Union (EU) economy is facing many challenges in the digital world, especially with the proliferation of crypto assets. The EU's response to these challenges is the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation, which will enter into force in 2024.
Cal Evans
Managing Associate
Gresham International
Tanja Dimitrijevic
Head of Legal
Red Acre Group
Galyna Podoprikhina
Associate
WH Partners
Explore the newest opportunities for traders and crypto holders operating on CEXs and DEXs.
Gordon Einstein
Founder
CryptoLaw Partners
11:45 - 12:45
The range of blockchain use cases is scaling every year, with more projects added on the global blockchain map: from fintech, to art, to enterprise, to new protocols aimed at increasing sustainable development.
Prof. Joshua Ellul
Director Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT)
University of Malta
Global digital economy has been on a steady growth trajectory in recent years users have continued to top digital engagement in various categories, including the development of decentralised social media systems.
Prof. Joshua Ellul
Director Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT)
University of Malta
Dr Ioannis Revolidis
Lecturer of Media, Communications & Technology Law
University of Malta
12:45 - 13:05
Famous entrepreneur and inspirational figure Sara Al Madani talks about how global community of business owners, KOLs and entrepreneurs across multiple industries develop an effort to bring attention to important issues and social impact challenges.
Dr Sara Al Madani
The Emirati Entrepreneur
13:05 - 13:15
Kenneth Brincat
CEO
Malta Digital Innovation Authority
13:20 - 14:40
Web3 technology operates on a sophisticated and varied technology stack, revolutionizing how football clubs interact with their stakeholders.?
Learn how digital transformation priorities in the sports and entertainment industries are shifting to improvement of the customer experience with real-time and hyper-personalized services.
From booking tickets and hotels, to getting unique merchandise and NFTs, fan engagement has been taken to another level with a help of web3 tools.
Just as emerging technologies have reshaped our daily lives, the domain of sports too is experiencing a digital evolution. The Metaverse has opened its virtual doors, signaling to sports franchises, athletes, and brands to explore its vast expanse.
14:40 - 16:00
The leader of European mobile gaming industry, Mariusz G?siewski of Google, shares unique insights about web3 gaming users data.
Mariusz G?siewski
CEE Mobile Gaming & Apps Lead
The play-to-earn crypto gaming space has encountered a number of obstacles, with over 30% of announced blockchain-based games being either cancelled or discontinued in 2023.?Community engagement, asset ownership, and hybrid approaches that bridge the Web2 and Web3 gaming worlds could dictate potential future success.
The consistent growth in massive investments in the web3 space has encouraged new prospects for developing web3 communities. Some of the most prominent categories of web3 projects which garnered heavy investments include gaming guilds and social networks.
Dr Jane Thomason
Emeritus Chair
World Metaverse Council
As telegram killer apps like Notcoin and Hamster Kombat continue to amass millions of users, experts question the long-term viability of crypto clicker games.
10:00 - 18:00
MMH Malta
Known for its buzzing vibe, the expo is open to all ticket holders.
18:00 - 20:00
19:00 - 23:00
Hilton Malta
Join industry luminaries for an evening of celebration, networking, and entertainment. Strictly by invitation only and open to: platinum ticket holders, table sponsors, and paid seats.
19:30 - 22:30
Gather ’round for an evening of delectable delights and delightful company at our dinner, where flavors and conversations intertwine for a memorable culinary experience. Strictly by invitation and open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders. 
19:30 - 22:30
Gather ’round for an evening of delectable delights and delightful company at our dinner, where flavors and conversations intertwine for a memorable culinary experience. Strictly by invitation and open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders.
19:30 - 22:30
Gather ’round for an evening of delectable delights and delightful company at our dinner, where flavors and conversations intertwine for a memorable culinary experience. Strictly by invitation and open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders.
19:30 - 22:30
Gather ’round for an evening of delectable delights and delightful company at our dinner, where flavors and conversations intertwine for a memorable culinary experience. Strictly by invitation and open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders.
19:30 - 22:30
Gather ’round for an evening of delectable delights and delightful company at our dinner, where flavors and conversations intertwine for a memorable culinary experience. Strictly by invitation and open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders.
Day 3 - 13th Nov
10:00 - 16:00
MMH Malta
Welcome to the Europe conference where industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators converge to explore the latest trends, exchange insights, and shape the future of gaming, affiliate marketing, and technology. Join us in exploring the forefront of innovation and navigating the boundless possibilities to redefine the landscape of these dynamic industries.
10:00 - 12:00
Robert Duboff
Director
Velo Partners
Olaf Miska
CPO & Mathematician
Wishbone Games
Vladimir Malakchi
CEO & Managing Partner
Xanada Investments
Joe Pisano
Founder & CEO
Jade Group of Companies
Ulrik Bengtsson
Chair
Hostelworld
Mariana Tostes
Head of Operations
FBMDS
12:00 - 13:40
Martin Zarian
Co-Founder
Factory 39
Giovanni Falzone
CEO
The Power Plugin
Shweta Dubey
Founder & CEO
Aadhya IT Services
Uncover the impact of bots on online poker fairness while also drawing lessons from the Tamayo controversy at WSOP 2024.
13:40 - 14:00
Prepare for an electrifying showdown at the upcoming SiGMA Europe conference! Introducing a new live quiz show in Malta where two teams of affiliates and operators compete. With challenging questions and rapid-fire rounds, it's set to be a highlight of the event. Don't miss the clash of gaming titans!
14:05 - 15:50
Supported by:
Eugene Ravdin
Communications & Marketing Manager
MightyTips
Jekaterina Dubnicka
Marketing & Communications Manager
Slotsjudge
Learn how technology, especially S2S postbacks, can enhance trust and collaboration between affiliates and operators.
Marcin Kumi?ga
Business Development Director
Voluum
Discover the evolution of affiliate marketing in highly regulated markets and learn how to avoid common pitfalls and maximize long-term value.
Carlos Sánchez
CEO
TipsterChat
11:00 - 13:05
A non-obvious, but very powerful and intriguing duo of cutting edge technologies: independent of artificial intelligence, quantum computing is going to be a big deal. However, coupled with AI, it can become a gamechanger.
Jean-Michel Azzopardi
Fintech & AI Consultant
Taylor Freeman
Co-Founder & CEO
Axon Park
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to address some of the biggest challenges in education today, innovate teaching and learning practices, and accelerate digital progress.
Dr Jane Thomason
Emeritus Chair
World Metaverse Council
Vas Modinos
Founder
Blockready
Daniel Marote
Founder & CEO
EducAItion & AIppointing
Generative AI can help find value in more kinds of data than ever, though companies may need new infrastructure—and safeguards—to take advantage.
Natalia Mallia
Senior AI Engineer
Axon Park
From analyzing browsing patterns, to social media interactions, to delivering tailored recommendations and targeted advertisements -- explore how AI & machine learning disrupt the world of marketing.
Alexiei Dingli
Professor of Artificial Intelligence
University of Malta
13:05 - 13:35
Join world known experts for a heated debate over the fate of Artificial Intelligence -- hot topic TBA.
13:35 - 14:35
14:40 - 15:40
Join us for a remarkable showcase of the latest AI apps and tools that can be instantly used to scale business infrastructure, or simply improve your daily routines.
Tony Ventura
Innovation and Technology Speaker
10:00 - 18:00
MMH Malta
Known for its buzzing vibe, the expo is open to all ticket holders.
18:00 - 20:00
Join us for an evening of networking over refreshing drinks, fostering connections and collaboration in a relaxed atmosphere. Open to Platinum ticket holders only. 
19:30 - 22:30
Gather ’round for an evening of delectable delights and delightful company at our dinner, where flavors and conversations intertwine for a memorable culinary experience. Strictly by invitation and open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders. 
19:30 - 22:30
Gather ’round for an evening of delectable delights and delightful company at our dinner, where flavors and conversations intertwine for a memorable culinary experience. Strictly by invitation and open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders.
20:00 - 00:00
Ta' Qali Basketball Pavilion
Centurion FC is back in Malta! Elite fighters combine a powerful fusion of Combat Sports and MMA Entertainment.?Strictly by invitation and open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders.
22:00 - 04:00
Sky Club
Wrap up the SiGMA event by joining us for some fun at our closing party! For entrance, please present your badge, wristband, or ticket at the door. Open to Platinum ticket holders only.
Day 4 - 14th Nov
10:00 - 16:00
Welcome to the Europe conference where industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators converge to explore the latest trends, exchange insights, and shape the future of gaming, affiliate marketing, and technology. Join us in exploring the forefront of innovation and navigating the boundless possibilities to redefine the landscape of these dynamic industries.
10:00 - 12:45
Dinos Stranomitis
Co-Founder & COO
Altenar
How AI can enhance sports betting by improving user experience, odds calculation, and operational efficiency for both B2B & B2C markets.
Mark Blandford
Partner
Burlywood Capital
Joe Pisano
Founder & CEO
Jade Group of Companies
Mark Balestra
US Special Counsel
Segev
12:45 - 13:25
Russell Mifsud
Director, Gaming Lead & Global SME
KPMG Malta
Keith Marshall
Chief Philanthropy Officer
SiGMA Foundation
Rachel Decelis
Associate Director & ESG lead, Advisory Services
KPMG Malta
13:25 - 15:00
Graziella Grech
COO
FinanceMalta
Eran Shay
Managing Director
Benefit Business Solutions
Lior Aizik
COO
XBO.com
A step-by-step guide with actionable steps and best practices to protect organizations from emerging threats and ensure long-term resilience.
Olegs Cernisevs
CTO
Blackcatcard
Mark Van Weeren
Attorney-at-law
Blenheim Lawyers
Dr Franklin Cachia
Director & Lead Consultant
CSB Group
Shaun Choudhary
Partner
LongOn Capital
Mauricio Carrillo-Palacio
Chief Strategy Officer
GlobiancePay
15:00 - 16:05
Ayelet Mamo Shay
Director
Benefit Business Solutions
Wong Wei See
Head of Sales APAC
Group-IB
Pavel Yurovitskiy
CEO
KIT Global
Mauro Magro
Founder
Get Recruited Worldwide
Luke Todd
CEO, Executive Coach & Trainer
MadeYou
11:30 - 14:20
Gordon Einstein
Founder
CryptoLaw Partners
Jason Fernandes
Co-Founder
AdLunam Inc.
Venture capitalists are taking notice of the potential of AI and Web3. In 2022, VC funding for AI startups reached $132.3 billion -- how does the market react to a new duo of web3/AI technologies powering the newly emerging projects?
Gordon Einstein
Founder
CryptoLaw Partners
Anton Golub
Venture Partner
Full Stack VC
Jarek Bialek
CEO
Revenue Capital
Dive into unique insights of investors working across emerging tech sectors to learn which criteria a company should meet to join the unicorn club.
Gordon Einstein
Founder
CryptoLaw Partners
Yuriy Romanyukha
Managing Partner
ICLUB Global
Vinícius Moraes De Carvalho
Investment Partner
Ikigai Ventures
14:20 - 15:30
AIBC is throwing its weight behind up-and-coming startups. Showcase your projects on the expo floor or take part in the popular Pitch competition held live on stage.
10:00 - 18:00
MMH Malta
Known for its buzzing vibe, the expo is open to all ticket holders.
18:00 - 20:00
Join us for an evening of networking over refreshing drinks, fostering connections and collaboration in a relaxed atmosphere. Open to Platinum ticket holders only. 
19:30 - 22:30
Gather ’round for an evening of delectable delights and delightful company at our dinner, where flavors and conversations intertwine for a memorable culinary experience. Strictly by invitation and open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders.
Day 5 - 15th Nov
00:00 - 23:00
10:00 - 17:00
Padel Malta
Padel tournaments and fun for everyone! Sounds like the perfect ending to a busy week right? We will host different tournaments based on your level. Interested? Just shoot an email to [email protected] to sign up!