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Colombo, Sri Lanka

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30 Nov
1 Dec
2 Dec
3 Dec

30th Nov

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DELEGATES ARRIVAL

Registration and a first look at the venue set the tone for an exciting and impactful event experience as delegates arrive and settle in, with opportunities to explore vibrant tourist activities that highlight the beauty and culture of Sri Lanka. During the SiGMA South Asia show, attendees will enjoy delightful dinners combined with valuable networking opportunities.


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ACTIVITY

Explore the cultural and historical highlights of Colombo by day, from vibrant markets and iconic temples to colonial-era landmarks, capturing the rich spirit of Sri Lanka’s capital. Open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders only.

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DELEGATES PRE-REGISTRATION

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Collect your badge at the convention foyer. Desks scan IDs or QR codes within minutes, issuing your badge, lanyard and app login so you can enter the summit next morning without queuing. Early pickup also grants immediate access to the event map and schedule inside the SiGMA App.

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WELCOME RECEPTION

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

After badge collection, join fellow delegates for the official welcome at the Cinnamon Life Resort. Short speeches, regional appetizers and easy walk-around space make it simple to start meaningful conversations and map out the days ahead. Open to every ticket tier.

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SiGMA AWARDS

Cumulus Ballroom - Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Celebrate industry excellence at an evening gala recognising operators, affiliates and suppliers shaping South Asia’s gaming landscape. Attendance is by invitation only and open to Platinum ticket holders, table sponsors and paid-seat guests.

Day 1 - 1st Dec

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EXHIBITION - DAY 1

Lumina Ballroom – Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

The floor opens with sector-clustered aisles featuring a variety of booths and stands. Use in-app maps to bookmark stands and arrange first meetings. Open to all ticket holders.

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CONFERENCE - SOUTH ASIA 2025 - DAY 1

Lumina Ballroom - Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Sessions on the SiGMA/AIBC stage examine regional market outlooks, AI-driven payments and growth channels. Panels close with brief wrap-ups for easy note-taking.

SiGMA / AIBC Stage

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SiGMA / AIBC Stage Opening
10:00 - 10:05 / Welcome to SiGMA South Asia!

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Rulebook Reset
10:05 - 10:20 / Keynote - House Rules Rewrite: Sri Lanka’s Big Bet on Regulation

The Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill marks a new phase for iGaming in Sri Lanka. This session outlines what operators need to know - from licensing expectations to how it reshapes land-based and online strategy.

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Designing the Digital Floor
10:20 - 10:50 / Panel - Geo-Layered Casino UX: Shifting Game Design Across Jurisdictions

A player in Colombo expects more local aesthetic, another in India wants familiar volatility pacing. This session looks at how game studios deploy geo-UI layering, dynamic RTP spins, and quick enable/disable features to optimize play. The aim: deliver a single game globally, but with regional suit-up.

10:55 - 11:25 / Panel - Keep ’Em Playing: The Loyalty Game Inside the Game

Retention lives inside the product. Game mechanics, volatility design, and cultural familiarity all shape how long players stay and spend. This session looks at how localised content keeps players returning without resorting to giveaways or compliance headaches.

11:25 - 11:55 / Panel - Micro-Bets in Macro Context: Hyper-Local Promo Strategy

Not every bonus should match the global playbook. This topic explores micro-promotions tuned for local festivals, cultural cycles, or even cricket season in Sri Lanka. It covers compliance-safe caps, message tone, and legal triggers for limited offers that feel personal but stay green-lit.

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Official Ceremony
12:00 - 12:10 / Inaugural Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

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South Asia's Big Bets
12:00 - 12:30 / Panel - City of Dreams as Case Study: Tourism & Casino as Growth Twin-Engines

Colombo’s new mega-resort isn’t just about gaming - it’s a bet on foreign tourists, high-end retail, and global conferences. This session unpacks its regulatory structure, MICE design and projected impact on future licensed zones.

12:30 - 13:00 / Panel - India’s 2025 RMG Ban: What Survives, What Goes Dark

India has pulled the plug on real-money gaming, freezing payments and ads. Big names are suspending products, while players and capital shift offshore. This panel looks at what operators can legally run, where the cracks are, and how the market reshapes in the months ahead.

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Regulation, Trust, and Compliance
13:00 - 13:30 / Panel - On-Chain Fairness that Regulators Can Live With

Provably fair games sound ideal, but UX and AML add friction. Builders show hybrid on-chain and off-chain setups that regulators accept.

13:30 - 14:00 / Panel - AI in Financial Supervision: Automating Compliance for Banks and Fintechs

Regulatory compliance is resource-heavy for financial institutions. AI-powered monitoring tools promise real-time oversight, reducing risks while freeing resources for growth.

14:05 - 14:35 / Panel - Reusable Identity: One KYC for Many Games

Players want one ID across platforms. Panelists examine reusable identity models, consent flows, and how to meet regulators with minimal data storage.

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Payments and Stablecoins
14:35 - 15:05 / Panel - Stablecoins, On-Ramps, and the Payment Reality in SEA

Crypto rails fill gaps where cards fail, yet rules differ widely. This session reviews acceptable coins, volatility risks, and compliance checks in regional markets.

15:10 - 15:40 / Panel - Retail Payments Innovation and The Future of Everyday Transactions

From QR codes to super apps, retail payments are evolving rapidly. This session explores how emerging markets can leapfrog traditional banking systems with modern solutions.

15:40 - 16:00 / Panel - Programmable Money: Smart Contracts in Everyday Transactions

Going beyond speculation — how smart contracts can automate payments, insurance, and trade finance, with real-world use cases in emerging economies.

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SiGMA Startup Pitch South Asia
16:00 - 17:10 / SiGMA Startup Pitch

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!

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NETWORKING DRINKS

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Transition from conference sessions to casual conversation with industry peers. Connect with speakers, emerging companies, and seasoned professionals while enjoying refreshments and background music. An ideal setting for initial introductions and mapping out key meetings for the remainder of the summit. Open only to Platinum ticket holders.

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iGATHERING DINNER

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

An invitation-only seated dinner for Premium and Platinum guests. A curated Sri Lankan menu frames focused dialogue among senior operators, suppliers and investors. Seats are limited to preserve a productive, confidential atmosphere.


Day 2 - 2nd Dec

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EXHIBITION - DAY 2

Lumina Ballroom – Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Return for live demos, product comparisons and meetings. Cafés corners around the floorplan support contract reviews before the afternoon rush.

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CONFERENCE - SOUTH ASIA 2025 - DAY 2

Lumina Ballroom - Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Compliance roadmaps, affiliate benchmarks and tech pilots. Audience Q&A with regulators provides practical guidance before delegates break for evening events.

SiGMA / AIBC Stage

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SiGMA / AIBC Stage Opening
10:00 - 10:05 / Welcome to SiGMA South Asia Day 2!

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Tokenization and New Asset Classes
10:05 - 10:35 / Panel - Tokenization Beyond Real Estate

From infrastructure bonds to export financing, tokenization could open new capital flows for Sri Lanka. Industry leaders will explore real-world adoption in emerging markets.

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AI and Intelligent Finance
10:35 - 11:05 / Panel - The Age of AI Agents: Driving Innovation in DeFi and Digital Assets

AI agents are being integrated into decentralized finance platforms to execute trades, manage liquidity, and optimize yields. This session investigates how AI could accelerate adoption, mitigate risks, and unlock new financial products.

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Platforms and Ecosystems
11:10 - 11:40 / Panel - Metaverse Economies: Unlocking Revenue Streams in Frontier Markets

Virtual worlds are creating digital economies that go beyond gaming. Panelists examine how emerging markets can leverage NFTs, digital goods, and tokenized experiences for local and global growth.

11:40 - 12:10 / Panel - Financial Super Apps: One Platform to Rule Them All

The rise of super apps combining payments, lending, insurance, and e-commerce, and their potential to transform how people interact with financial services in frontier markets.

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Cards on the Table
12:15 - 12:45 / Panel - Poker Without Borders: Liquidity, Rake, and Legal Lines in Asia

Shared poker liquidity runs into legal and payment barriers. Operators unpack rake, collusion prevention, and compliance hurdles for Sri Lanka and the wider region.

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Digital Defences & Data
12:45 - 13:15 / Panel - No Face, No Trace: AI, Data and the Player Profile

AI now decides who gets the bonus, who gets flagged, and who disappears into churn. But as targeting tech gets smarter, data protection laws get stricter. Learn how operators can personalise at scale without crossing the line on privacy and profiling.

13:15 - 13:45 / Panel - Player One, Hacked Twice: Cybercrime in South Asia’s Gambling Market

Fake traffic, cloned wallets, rigged APIs - South Asia’s cyber threats are getting smarter. Security leads break down real attack patterns and offer clear strategies to protect player funds, without compromising speed or trust.

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Affiliates on the Edge
13:50 - 14:20 / Panel - Marketing Too Far? Affiliates, Ethics, and Regulation Collide

Affiliate channels still drive traffic, but watchdogs are circling. Panelists will lay out where tactics like aggressive landing pages or vague disclaimers create legal risk, and what a cleaner, more sustainable funnel looks like.

14:20 - 14:50 / Panel - Fake Face, Real Clicks: AI Influencers Enter the Affiliate Game

Virtual characters are hitting the affiliate scene, powered by AI and built to sell. They don’t sleep, they don’t age, and most don’t hold a license. What happens when your top referrer isn’t real - and what’s the fallout if they cross a line?

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Next Gen Playgrounds
14:55 - 15:25 / Panel - Next Gen Bets: Esports, VR Sports and Digital Thrills

Fantasy leagues, simulated races, and screen-first competitions are pulling in a younger, faster player. But can legacy rules - and risk teams - handle this new hybrid?

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NETWORKING DRINKS

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Begin the Evening with cocktails and networking opportunities. Solidifying new partnerships, exchanging contact details, and celebrating the week's achievements as the event draws to a close. A fitting end before delegates prepare for departure. Open only to Platinum ticket holders.

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EXECUTIVE NETWORKING RECEPTION

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Join senior industry leaders for an evening standing reception focused on strategic connections. Select refreshments and a curated guest list create an environment for efficient introductions and high-level collaboration. Discussions center on market developments and partnership opportunities. Strictly by invitation for Premium and Platinum ticket holders.


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SIGMA OFFICIAL CELEBRATION

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Close the summit with live music and open mingling in a festive atmosphere. Celebrate the week's connections and achievements while enjoying entertainment and refreshments. Present your summit badge at entry for immediate access. Welcome to all registered delegates.

Day 3 - 3rd Dec

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DELEGATES DEPARTURE

Your SiGMA journey continues with the exclusive Affiliate Retreat in Bangkok, featuring exclusive curated networking experiences and events. Following that, SiGMA Eurasia 2026 in Dubai awaits, bringing expanded opportunities for industry connections and market insights. Each event builds on the momentum.

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SiGMA AFFILIATE RETREAT BANGKOK

Known for unforgettable moments, from private jets to boat cruises and foam parties, our Affiliate Retreats go beyond the usual networking. This December 03-05, we’re bringing the magic to Bangkok with safari adventures, indulgent spa retreats and an interactive cocktails workshop. Get ready for an exclusive experience that combines luxury, fun and connection, the perfect way to recharge and elevate your network. This is one retreat you won’t want to miss!

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AFFILIATE WORLD ASIA

Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Center

December 3-4 at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Center brings together affiliate and e-commerce marketing professionals. Two days feature expert-led sessions with actionable strategies, data insights, and practical tools. The exhibition floor connects you with service providers and technology solutions to advance your campaigns and expand your professional network.