- Roadshow to Rome
- Exhibitors
- Agenda
- Speakers
- Startup Pitch
- Media Partners
- News
19:00 – 22:00
The EXECS & ICONS CUP by SiGMA Foundation pits affiliates against operators in a friendly match alongside celebrated footballers — a once-in-a-lifetime chance to share the pitch with the legends themselves.
00:00 – 23:00
Arrival day lets delegates settle in, register, and explore the venue. Optional city tours, informal networking meet-ups, and an initial walk-through of Fiera Roma help build anticipation and provide a clear view of what’s ahead. Refer to the SiGMA Official App for any shuttle announcements or last-minute traffic updates.
09:00 – 14:00
Fiera Roma
Exhibiting at SiGMA World 2026? Skip opening-day queues by collecting your badge in advance. Registration desks at the Fiera Roma run 09:00–14:00 the day before the expo. Present your QR confirmation and valid ID, pick up your badge, lanyard and exhibitor pack, then head straight to stand build-up.
Important note:
👟 Wearing closed-toe shoes is mandatory.
10:00 – 22:00
Skip the first-day queues by collecting your delegate badge during pre-registration. Simply present a government-issued ID or your email QR code to receive your badge, lanyard, and app credentials, then head straight to the Welcome Reception, where drinks and music set the tone for a relaxed atmosphere—ideal for networking, making connections, and planning your week ahead. Open to all ticket holders.
10:00 – 17:00
Following an exhilarating launch event in Buenos Aires on 16 March, all competing teams have now entered the Global Ranking System. The top two teams from each category, Beginner and Expert, will secure direct qualification to the Grand Final in Rome. The final showdown will progress through a Group Stage and Semifinals, culminating in the Grand Final Match. An Awards Ceremony will follow, celebrating the tournament’s champions. The season’s finest teams will compete in an electrifying finale for the ultimate title.
13:00 – 16:00
20:00 – 00:00
Celebrate standout achievements at the SiGMA World B2B Awards, recognising the operators, affiliates, and suppliers reshaping the industry. This invitation-only evening is reserved for Platinum ticket holders, table sponsors, and guests with paid seats.
Evening Programme
20:00 – 21:00 | Welcome Reception & Awards Registration
21:00 | Doors Close
21:00 onwards | Awards Ceremony
👗 Dress code: Lounge/Suit
10:00 – 18:00
Fiera Roma
The doors open and the extensive show floor comes alive, grouping suppliers, service providers and startups by sector for easy navigation. Use the event app to save booths, arrange first meetings and collect product information. Walk the aisles, note opportunities and schedule deeper conversations for tomorrow.
11:00 – 16:00
Fiera Roma
Four stages launch: Frontier Tech & Payment Expert, Affiliate Leaders, People Partners & Performance, and Regulatory Briefing. Morning outlooks and afternoon case studies let you tailor your agenda.
Olga Yaroshevsky
Managing Director
AIBC
A discussion on how regulators and enforcement bodies are approaching compliance failures, market abuse, and illicit finance within the digital asset sector. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, how must exchanges, custodians, and service providers adapt their compliance strategies to remain operational in a rapidly tightening global framework?
Dr Max Bernt
Managing Director EMEA/APAC
Taxbit
As Europe rolls out the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, the global digital asset industry is watching closely. Is MiCA creating the most robust regulatory blueprint for crypto markets — or pushing innovation to friendlier jurisdictions? This panel compares Europe’s approach with evolving frameworks in the U.S., the UK, and Asia, exploring whether MiCA will shape the global rulebook or fragment the crypto landscape.
Alireza Siadat
Head of DLT & Blockchain
Deloitte Legal
One year into full implementation, MiCA has reshaped Europe’s crypto landscape. This session examines which business models thrived under regulatory clarity, which exited the market, and whether compliance became a competitive advantage. Expect real operator data — not theory.
Global payments are being re-engineered in real time, as stablecoins and CBDCs introduce new models for liquidity, settlement, and cross-border flows. This session explores whether traditional correspondent banking is being phased out — or fundamentally rebuilt — as financial institutions experiment with faster, cheaper, and more programmable alternatives.
Serge Kuznetsov
Co-Founder
INXY Payments
Serena Sebastiani
President, GCC
Association for Women in Cryptocurrency
Jonathan Low
Founder & CEO
Biptap
Stablecoins are rapidly becoming a core layer of global payments, but regulatory uncertainty continues to shape their adoption. This session explores whether compliance frameworks can enable scalable, cross-border use — or if regulation risks slowing innovation at a critical stage of growth.
Exchanges are no longer just order books. They are becoming custodians, infrastructure providers, launchpads, and financial service ecosystems. What does this strategic expansion mean for competition and consolidation?
Real-world asset tokenization promises trillions — but where is actual traction emerging? From treasuries to private credit, we break down where liquidity is forming and who is driving adoption. Data, not headlines.
Anton Golub
Founding Member
RWA Labs
Joseph El Am
General Manager and Senior Executive Officer
PRYPCO
Dubai has positioned itself as a fast-moving regulatory and capital hub. What makes it attractive for founders, exchanges, and funds — and can it sustain that momentum long term?
Dr Marwan Alzarouni
CEO
Dubai Blockchain Center
With strong remittance flows and rapid fintech adoption, the Philippines is becoming a strategic Web3 market. This session explores regulatory posture, startup momentum, and why Manila matters in the global digital asset map.
A head-to-head debate on the ultimate safe haven, comparing Bitcoin and gold in terms of volatility, adoption, and long-term reliability. Experts will discuss which asset can truly serve as a store of value in today’s economic climate.
11:00 – 16:30
Workshop Room – Fiera Roma
The workshop sessions opens with a powerful deep dive into cross-border strategy and North American regulatory evolution. Open to all ticket holders.
The workshop will deliver a strategic breakdown of cross-border enforcement trends, AML exposure for directors, and the real legal consequences of regulatory arbitrage versus regulatory risk. Gain practical guidance on licensing stacking strategies (EU, offshore, and local frameworks) to protect market access while minimizing liability in an increasingly aggressive global compliance climate.
Join this workshop for a sharp, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction breakdown of U.S. and Canadian licensing models heading into 2027, including tribal partnerships, sweepstakes versus regulated frameworks, and intensifying marketing enforcement. You will leave with concrete strategies to reduce payment and banking friction while positioning their operations compliantly across North America’s fragmented regulatory map.
15:00 – 18:00
Platinum VIP Lounge – Fiera Roma
Shift from sessions to social as the first evening unfolds. Raise a glass with speakers, startups, and investors over smart bites and easy beats. Perfect for breaking the ice, exchanging cards, and pinpointing tomorrow’s must-meet contacts. Only open for platinum ticket holders.
20:00 – 00:00
The SiGMA World B2C Awards honour leading operators, affiliates, and content creators. Attendance limited to Platinum ticket holders, table sponsors, and paid seats.
Evening Programme
20:00 – 21:00 | Welcome Reception & Awards Registration
21:00 | Doors Close
21:00 onwards | Awards Ceremony
👗 Dress code: Lounge/Suit
10:00 – 18:00
Fiera Roma
Revisit priority stands for hands-on demonstrations, follow up on yesterday’s leads and compare solutions across neighbouring sectors. Quiet lounges and coffee points provide space to review contracts or fine-tune proposals before the afternoon rush. Purpose-built for progress, turning initial interest into concrete business discussions. Open to all ticket holders.
11:00 – 16:00
Fiera Roma
Day two shifts to applied insights across the four stages. Panels deliver practical case studies, benchmarking data, and Q&A sessions to help you implement fresh strategies.
Olga Yaroshevsky
Managing Director
AIBC
Regulation is moving from policy to enforcement. This session breaks down how companies are operationalizing AI compliance — from risk audits to documentation frameworks — under the EU AI Act.
AI agents are entering treasury management, liquidity optimization, and risk modeling. What are the real-world results — and what guardrails are required?
Prediction markets are emerging as powerful tools for forecasting real-world outcomes — from elections and economic indicators to geopolitical events. As participation grows and liquidity deepens, these markets are challenging traditional forecasting models. Are “truth markets” becoming the most reliable signal of future events, and how might they reshape decision-making across politics, finance, and global policy?
Prediction markets claim to aggregate real incentives, not opinions — turning speculation into a form of collective intelligence. Supporters argue they reveal truths faster and more accurately than polls, analysts, or media narratives. Critics say they blur the line between information and gambling. Can markets that let people bet on outcomes become the most honest source of data about the future?
AI is enabling founders to build scalable companies with minimal headcount. Is this a structural shift in entrepreneurship or an early anomaly?
David Ganbarli
COO
Castrum Istanbul
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
Private equity firms are increasingly targeting AI infrastructure, data centers, and enterprise platforms. What does this mean for consolidation and long-term market structure?
Sarah Abuagela
Partner
Ceras Ventures
Andrea Vianelli
COO – Asset Management and Strategic Advisory
Laser Digital
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.
11:00 – 16:30
Workshop Room – Fiera Roma
Workshop day two turns the spotlight to two of the most dynamic regulatory landscapes: Brazil and Asia. Open to all ticket holders.
A practical deep-dive into Brazil’s licensing pathway, corporate structuring, tax exposure, payments setup, and local compliance obligations, equipping operators with a clear blueprint to move from regulatory approval to fully operational, risk-resilient market entry.
This workshop equips operators and suppliers with a clear-eyed assessment of Philippine regulatory shifts, offshore vs. onshore exposure, and intensifying AML scrutiny across key Asian hubs. Get a hands-on compliance readiness framework, which covers internal controls, employee training, and regional licensing structuring, to operate confidently and sustainably in Asia’s evolving regulatory landscape.
Dive into the whirlwind of Mexico’s gaming regulations, federal vs. state clashes, permit renewals in limbo, and political twists, and uncover how to turn uncertainty into strategic advantage in this fast-evolving market.
15:00 – 18:00
Platinum VIP Lounge – Fiera Roma
As the second day comes to a close, join fellow delegates for networking drinks in the Platinum VIP Lounge at Fiera Roma. Unwind after a full day at the expo, connect with peers, exchange business cards, and identify tomorrow’s must-meet prospects before heading off to your evening plans. Open to Platinum ticket holders.
19:00 – 22:30
An invitation-only, seated dinner for Platinum guests only. Enjoy a curated menu while executives share market perspectives in a discreet setting that encourages candid dialogue and targeted deal-making.
👗 Dress code: Smart casual
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20:00 – 00:00
Celebrate the leaders shaping the future of technology at the AIBC Awards. Honouring groundbreaking innovators and visionary tech providers, this exclusive evening begins with a reception at 20:00, followed by a lavish seated dinner, interactive entertainment, and a charitable art auction. Strictly by invitation only. Open to Platinum ticket holders, table sponsors, and paid seat guests.
👗 Dress code: Lounge/Suit
10:00 – 18:00
Fiera Roma
Use the final day to confirm orders, sign memoranda and capture any missed contacts. Many exhibitors reserve end-of-show incentives for today, so check the app for timely offers. Handshakes and recap meetings fill the aisles until closing time, sealing partnerships that extend well beyond the halls of Fiera Roma.
11:00 – 18:00
Fiera Roma
The closing programme concentrates on future planning. Frontier Tech & Payment Expert previews next-generation platforms, Affiliate Leaders conducts live optimisation critiques, People Partners & Performance discusses succession planning, and Regulatory Briefing summarises forthcoming legislative timelines. Final wrap-up panels consolidate key insights into actionable checklists, providing a clear springboard toward SiGMA’s upcoming summit.
We´re championing up-and-coming startups with the exciting Pitch competition. Held live on stage, it’s your chance to connect with investors and VCs—don’t miss this golden opportunity!
Olga Yaroshevsky
Managing Director
AIBC
Gaming is no longer just about play — it’s becoming a financial ecosystem where players are investors and in-game assets carry real-world value. This session explores how games are reshaping the line between entertainment and investment, and what this means for the industry’s future.
Gaming is no longer just about play — it’s becoming a financial ecosystem where players are investors and in-game assets carry real-world value. This session explores how games are reshaping the line between entertainment and investment, and what this means for the industry’s future.
The blockchain landscape is crowded, and only a handful of platforms are likely to survive and thrive. This panel dives into which projects have the architecture, adoption, and vision to endure in the next generation of decentralized networks.
Web3 is more than just Layer 1 blockchains — it’s a complex stack including oracles, interoperability layers, and infrastructure protocols. Explore how these layers are building the foundation for a truly decentralized and scalable digital economy.
Influencers don’t just shape trends — they move markets. This panel examines how key voices in crypto influence sentiment, trading behaviors, and even project valuations, with implications for investors and companies alike.
Amira Alawi
Global Marketing Director
Coins.ph
Market makers provide the backbone of crypto trading, but their role remains largely unseen. Join us to uncover how liquidity is orchestrated, prices are stabilized, and markets are engineered behind the scenes.
Explore the convergence of AI, Web3, and the Metaverse, and how these technologies are redefining digital interaction, governance, and business models. Dr. Thomason will share insights into the transformative potential and risks of these emerging technologies.
Dr Jane Thomason
Emeritus Chair
World Metaverse Council
From product development to customer acquisition, AI is reshaping every stage of company growth. What new playbooks are emerging for founders and operators?
Southern Europe represents untapped potential in digital finance and AI. Can Italy leverage policy, talent, and capital to become a regional innovation anchor? A strategic look at Rome’s role in Europe’s next tech chapter.
As institutional oversight grows, the tension between true decentralization and regulatory compliance intensifies. This debate explores whether crypto can retain its founding principles while scaling globally.
11:00 – 16:30
Workshop Room – Fiera Roma
The final day explores high-growth markets navigating political pressure and regulatory transformation in Africa and Mexico. Open to all ticket holders.
This workshop offers an in‑depth look at Africa’s evolving gaming landscape, from rapid tax model shifts and licensing restructures to heightened scrutiny of foreign operators and political risk exposure. Participants will gain practical strategies to navigate regulatory changes, optimize market entry, and safeguard operations across diverse African jurisdictions.
15:00 – 18:00
Platinum VIP Lounge – Fiera Roma
Wrap up the final day of the event with an exclusive networking session in the VIP Lounge at Fiera Roma. Enjoy a curated selection of drinks as you exchange insights, strengthen connections, and reflect on the conversations of the past few days with fellow attendees. Set in a relaxed and social atmosphere, this gathering offers the perfect transition before heading into the evening’s closing events. Open to Platinum ticket holders and speakers.
20:00 – 00:00
Roll out the red carpet for the AGS Awards! Celebrate the brightest stars of the affiliate industry with a chic reception, glamorous dinner, lively interactive moments, and a charitable auction. An evening of glitz, networking, and unforgettable moments awaits! Strictly by invitation only. Open to Platinum ticket holders, table sponsors, and paid seat guests.
👗 Dress code: Lounge/Suit
00:00 – 23:00
Delegates wrap up their SiGMA World experience. Collect final materials, settle outstanding appointments, and arrange transport to the airport or city centre. Keep your badge handy for a smooth exit. We look forward to greeting you our next Summit: SiGMA South Asia in Bangkok.