Colombo, Sri Lanka
30th Nov
00:00 - 23:00
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.
12:00 - 15:00
L1 Hotel Lobby (Main Entrance), City of Dreams
Make the most of your time at SiGMA South Asia with a unique guided adventure through Sri Lanka’s bustling capital. Step aboard a vintage jeep, a timeless classic that brings history to life, and explore Colombo’s most iconic landmarks — from cultural treasures to modern city highlights. Meeting point at the L1 Hotel Lobby (Main Entrance), City of Dreams, at 12:00 pm. Open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders only.
14:00 - 20:00
Gatz, Level 24 - Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Kick off your SiGMA experience by collecting your badge at the cocktail bar, where registration desks will quickly print your badge, lanyard, and app login — giving you instant access to the summit map and schedule via the SiGMA App.. Once checked in, stay and enjoy the official Welcome Reception. Mingle with fellow delegates over regional appetizers and drinks, listen to short opening remarks, and start building meaningful connections in a relaxed, walk-around setting. 
19:00 - 23:00
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
10:00 - 18:00
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.
10:00 - 16:00
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.
10:30 - 10:35
Olga Yaroshevsky
Managing Director
SiGMA AIBC
10:35 - 11:00
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.
Paul Foster
CEO
Crucial Compliance
Katerina Shepetenko
Managing Partner
Legal Pilot
11:05 - 11:50
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.
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.
Deepanshul Rana
iGaming Consultant
11:50 - 12:00
Eman Pulis
Founder
SiGMA Group
H.E. Reuben Gauci
Malta High Commissioner to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & Ambassador to Nepal
12:10 - 13:00
Mega-resorts in Colombo are not 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 the broader impact of such developments on future licensed zones and regional economic growth.
Brady Hiscox
Managing Director
Cosanta Technology Group
Dr Dharshana Weerakoon
Group COO
ADN Holdings
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.
Gourav Pilania
iGaming Consultant
Jay Sayta
Technology & Gaming Lawyer
Manmohan Kohli
Manager of Business Development & Govt Regulatory Affairs
GLI
Pranati Pandit
Advocate
MMB Legal
13:00 - 13:55
In a world racing toward digitization, everything of value is being tokenized — from land and art to loyalty and identity. In “Tokenize Me,” Raj Kapoor explores how tokenization is reshaping value, trust, and power, turning static assets into liquid markets. The question is: will you be on the chain or left behind?
Raj Kapoor
Founder
India Blockchain Alliance
A focused discussion on how policymakers and innovators can build smart, adaptive regulations for blockchain and AI. The session explores compliance, ethical use, and balancing innovation with consumer protection in emerging digital economies.
Sujit Christy
President
Circulo de CISO
13:55 - 16:00
Crypto rails fill gaps where cards fail, yet rules differ widely. This session reviews acceptable coins, volatility risks, and compliance checks in regional markets.
Vaibhavv Ali
Founder
Cryptoniteuae
Kavitha Kanaparthi
Founder & CEO
Soulverse
As quantum computers race toward reality, blockchains built on 1980s cryptography stand exposed. This keynote explores the next frontier - quantum-secure infrastructure that preserves trust, identity, and value in the digital age.
Kapil Dhiman
Co-Founder & CEO
Quranium
As digital payments diversify, orchestration is becoming key to unifying multiple methods, gateways, and currencies. This panel looks at how smarter infrastructure enables seamless user experiences, real-time settlements, and greater financial inclusion across global and emerging markets.
Channa de Silva
CEO
LankaPay
Mahesha Amarasuriya
Director
Mastercard Sri Lanka
Manula Ekanayake
Head of Payments & Cash Management
DFCC Bank PLC
Asia’s leap from mobile payments to tokenized assets — what’s next for consumers, merchants, and institutions?
Jaydeep Chakravartty
Gaming Consultant & Ex-Member
Meghalaya Gaming Commission - India
Evan Luthra
Founding Partner
KOL capital
18:30 - 20:00
Flux, Level 24 - 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.
19:30 - 22:30
Sapphire Dragon, Level 24 - Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
An invitation-only seated dinner for Premium and Platinum guests at Sapphire Dragon, where authentic Cantonese flavours meet contemporary flair. A curated Sri Lankan menu sets the stage for refined conversation and meaningful connections in an intimate, elegant setting.
Day 2 - 2nd Dec
10:00 - 18:00
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.
10:00 - 16:00
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.
11:00 - 11:05
Olga Yaroshevsky
Managing Director
SiGMA AIBC
11:10 - 11:40
AI agents are reshaping how organizations automate, make decisions, and interact with users. The discussion focuses on their real-world impact, emerging use cases, and what this shift means for the future of intelligent digital systems.
Jeevan Gnanam
Founder
VectorAI
11:40 - 12:10
Empowering women in STEM is becoming a catalyst for innovation and ethical growth across fintech, AI, and gaming. The discussion highlights how diversity drives better product design, how to reduce bias in digital systems, and how inclusive access to technology can expand economic opportunities in emerging markets.
Sanali Kaushalya
Country Director & Ambassador
Women in Tech Sri Lanka
Mahesha Amarasuriya
Director
Mastercard Sri Lanka
Nevindaree Premarathne
Founder & CEO
The Makers Global
Kavitha Kanaparthi
Founder & CEO
Soulverse
12:15 - 12:55
Shared poker liquidity runs into legal and payment barriers. Operators unpack rake, collusion prevention, and compliance hurdles for Sri Lanka and the wider region.
Explore how land-based operators can use social gaming to extend their brand beyond the casino floor. Learn how digital engagement, loyalty programs, and community-building drive new revenue and retention. Real-world case studies reveal how innovative casinos turn players into active, data-driven communities.
Shaun McCamley
Founder & Chairman
GameWorkz
12:55 - 13:50
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.
Navneeth Srinivas
Founder
Metamine Gaming
Joe Pisano
Founder & CEO
Jade Entertainment Technology
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.
Matej Novota
Head of Casino Research
Casino Guru
13:50 - 14:35
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.
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?
14:35 - 15:05
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?
15:20 - 15:40
Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with last year’s SiGMA Startup Pitch Competition winner, to discover how a single pitch turned into a transformative year of growth, innovation, and opportunity.
18:30 - 20:00
Flux, Level 24 - 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.
19:00 - 21:00
Dreams and Beats, Level 10 - 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.
21:00 - 01:00
Dreams and Beats, Level 10 - 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
00:00 - 23:00
Your SiGMA journey continues with SiGMA Eurasia 2026 in Dubai, bringing expanded opportunities for industry connections and market insights. Each event builds on the momentum.