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Conference season never truly closes as the final events for 2025 lead us into another packed new year. Check out the main highlights of the local and international calendar.
MALTA HIGHLIGHTS
SiGMA Euro-Med
1 – 3 March 2026
Following a successful first run in September 2025 at the Malta Maritime Hub in Marsa, SiGMA Euro-Med now moves back to the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC), with a set-up that has been designed to maximise every aspect of the attendee experience while showcasing Malta at its very best. The reroute to the MFCC brings delegates closer to St Julian’s, where most of the five-star hotels that partner up with the conference are located.
The event last year gathered some 12,000 delegates eager to experience the buzzing show floor. With 400+ exhibitors and sponsors, and 29 per cent C-levels, the new version of what used to be SiGMA’s largest conference in Malta – which in 2025 was shifted to Rome – shows every sign of growing.
SiGMA Poker Tour Malta
March 2026
The SiGMA Poker Tour hits Malta twice a year (exact dates to be announced), delivering an electrifying poker experience. The event targets both seasoned pros and enthusiastic recreational players, promising nights of high-stakes action, exclusive VIP experiences and unforgettable entertainment.
Players get the chance to showcase their skills and compete for a massive €150,000 guaranteed prize pool, while immersing themselves in the ultimate poker and networking experience. Events take place at Portomaso Casino in St Julian’s and include the attendance of Liverpool poker legend John Arne Riise and Norwegian poker champion Drea Ksarlsen.
SBC Summit Malta
28 – 30 April 2026
Dubbed as the ‘future of play’, the SBC Summit continues the conference season in Malta with a curated audience of operators, suppliers, affiliates, and regulators coming together in a concentrated, senior-level environment. It is known for attracting decision makers and is designed to accelerate commercial discussions and strategic alignment across the European iGaming industry.
The event takes place at InterContinental Malta, in St Julian’s, surrounded by high-end entertainment venues for increased networking opportunities. The show floor itself offers a high buyer-to-exhibitor ratio showcasing some 75 exhibitors.
NEXT Summit Valletta
27 – 28 May 2026
Taking place in the heart of the capital, NEXT Summit attracted over 5,000 attendees and 1,200+ C-levels during last year’s edition, gathering decision makers for a week of insights, connections and innovation. The show offers a packed floor agenda, with a host of side events that include a running club, padel and golf tournaments, ice-baths, yoga and breathwork sessions, among others, to complement business with leisure and networking.
The main event takes place at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, a 16th-century building of historical importance that overlooks the stunning Grand Harbour. The venue boasts all modern amenities, with cutting-edge technology.
GLOBAL HIGHLIGHTS
NOVEMBER 2025
3 – 6
SiGMA Central Europe
Rome, Italy
19
Global Regulatory Awards
London, UK
21
EGR Italy Awards
Rome, Italy
30 – 2 December
SiGMA South Asia
Colombo, Sri Lanka
DECEMBER 2025
3 – 4
iGaming DACH Summit
Vienna, Austria
JANUARY 2026
18
International Gaming Awards
Barcelona, Spain
19 – 21
ICE Gaming
Barcelona, Spain
FEBRUARY 2026
9 – 11
SiGMA Eurasia
Dubai, UAE
MARCH 2026
23 – 25
Hipther Prague
Prague, Czech Republic
APRIL 2026
21
Hipther Baltics
Vilnius, Lithuania
6 – 9
SiGMA South America
São Paulo, Brazil
MAY 2026
4 – 6
iGaming Afrika Summit
Nairobi, Kenya
JUNE 2026
9 – 11
SBC Summit Americas
Florida, USA
15 – 16
LIGA Summit
Lima, Peru
JULY 2026
2 – 3
IGB Live
London, UK
AUGUST 2026
12 – 13
G&M Gaming & Media Events
São Paulo, Brazil
SEPTEMBER 2026
1 – 3
SiGMA North America
Mexico City, Mexico
This article first appeared in the iGaming Capital 2026 edition. For more information on the iGaming Capital 2026 edition or on www.iGamingCapital.mt, get in touch via email on info@contenthouse.mt or on +356 2132 0713. Additionally, readers can visit the iGaming Capital portal at www.iGamingCapital.mt to stay updated on the latest developments in Malta’s iGaming industry.
