SiGMA Asia

Schedule

June 2 – Monday

00:00 – 23:00
DELEGATE ARRIVALS

10:00 – 22:00
PRE-REGISTRATION

13:00 – 16:00
ACTIVITY

18:00 – 22:00
WELCOME COCKTAIL

19:00 – 23:00
SiGMA AWARDS

20:00 – 23:00
POKER TOURNAMENT

June 3 – Tuesday

10:00 – 18:00
EXHIBITION: DAY 1

10:00 – 16:05
CONFERENCE: ASIA 2025, DAY 1

SiGMA Stage Topics:

Compliance, Markets & Key Regulations

Sustainability, ESG & Ethical Growth

Affiliate Alchemy

The Casino of the Future

SiGMA Startup Pitch Asia

10:00 – 10:10 / WELCOME TO SiGMA ASIA

10:15 – 10:45 / PANEL: “ASIA, THE GAMING SLEEPING GIANT: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE AND AFTER ENTERING THE MARKET”

10:45 – 11:15 / PANEL: “MARKET MOVES & TRADE TENSIONS: HOW GEOPOLITICS & REGULATION ARE REDRAWING ASIA’S GAMING MAP”

11:20 – 11:45 / FIRESIDE CHAT: “THE RISE OF iGAMING IN THE PHILIPPINES: REGULATORY REFORMS, RECORD GROWTH & REGIONAL COMPETITION”

11:45 – 12:00 / KEYNOTE: “BEYOND GAMING: HOW THE SIGMA FOUNDATION IS CHANGING LIVES”

12:05 – 12:25 / FIRESIDE CHAT: “CAN THE INDUSTRY EMBRACE GREEN PRACTICES WITHOUT LOSING PROFITABILITY?”

12:30 – 12:55 / PANEL: “AFFILIATE MARKETING DOMINANCE: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS”

12:55 – 13:20 / PANEL: “AFFILIATE PAYMENTS & TRANSPARENCY: BUILDING TRUST”

13:25 – 13:40 / KEYNOTE: “NOT JUST A NUMBERS GAME: WHY MICRO & NANO-INFLUENCERS ARE WORTH IT”

13:40 – 14:05 / PANEL: “SLOT MACHINES 2.0: RETHINKING THE CASINO EXPERIENCE”

14:10 – 14:25 / KEYNOTE: “DOPAMINE VS. ADRENALINE IN SPORTS BETTING: NEUROSCIENCE OF GAMING & PLAYER RETENTION”

14:30 – 14:55 / PANEL: “WHERE IS ASIA’S NEXT LAS VEGAS?”

14:55 – 16:05 / SiGMA STARTUP PITCH COMPETITION

AIBC Stage Topics:

Digital Assets & Crypto Payments

Digital Economy: Blockchain & Regulation

AI for Business Innovation

Workshop with Dr. Jane Thomason

Sports & eSports

Let It Fly LIVE Podcast with Jared Dillinger

10:00 – 10:10 / OPENING REMARKS

10:15 – 10:45 / PANEL: “CRYPTO NARRATIVES 2025 & THE NEW CYCLE: AI, MEMECOINS OR NEXT ICO WAVE?”

10:45 – 11:15 / PANEL: “STABLECOINS & PAYMENT ECOSYSTEM: USER ACQUISITION, INFRASTRUCTURE & REGULATORY BARRIERS”

11:20 – 11:50 / PANEL: “RECOVERING STOLEN CRYPTO IN iGAMING: RISKS & RESPONSES”

11:50 – 12:20 / PANEL: “BLOCKCHAIN ECOSYSTEM MAP OF THE PHILIPPINES”

12:20 – 12:35 / KEYNOTE: “QUANTUM CONVERGENCE & BLOCKCHAIN”

12:40 – 13:10 / PANEL: “INFLUENCE ALCHEMY & AI: TRANSFORMING KOLs INTO SUPERAGENTS”

13:15 – 13:45 / PANEL: “AI AGENTS ARE CHANGING THE BUSINESS GAME”

13:45 – 14:15 / WORKSHOP: “THE FUTURE OF GAMING: WHAT’S NEXT?”

14:15 – 14:45 / PANEL: “TECH INNOVATION IN SPORTS & ESPORTS”

18:00 – 20:00 / NETWORKING COCKTAIL

19:30 – 22:30 / iGATHERING DINNER

June 4 – Wednesday

10:00 – 18:00
EXHIBITION: DAY 2

10:15 – 16:05
CONFERENCE: ASIA 2025, DAY 2

SiGMA Stage Topics:

Gamification, UX & Player Interaction

AI, Automation & Ethics

Asia Affiliate & Operator Quiz

Mastering Digital Marketing

iGaming Team Culture

10:15 – 10:25 / WELCOME TO SIGMA ASIA

10:30 – 10:50 / FIRESIDE CHAT: “WHY GAMIFICATION STRATEGIES FAIL”

10:50 – 11:20 / PANEL: “CRASH GAMES PSYCHOLOGY: HIGH-RISK GAMING”

11:25 – 11:40 / KEYNOTE: “ZEN & GAMING: HOW ASIAN PHILOSOPHIES INFLUENCE PLAYER BEHAVIOR”

11:40 – 11:55 / KEYNOTE: “GAMING AS SPECTATOR SPORT: SOCIAL GAMING IN SEA”

12:00 – 12:20 / FIRESIDE CHAT: “FRAUD PREVENTION AS COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE”

12:20 – 12:50 / PANEL: “AI-DRIVEN PERSONALIZATION & PLAYER EXPERIENCE”

12:55 – 13:10 / KEYNOTE: “THE INVISIBLE CASINO: CLOUD GAMING STRATEGIES”

13:15 – 13:30 / KEYNOTE: “SEO GAMEPLAN BEFORE LAUNCH”

13:30 – 13:55 / AFFILIATE-OPERATOR QUIZ SHOW

14:00 – 14:15 / KEYNOTE: “IMMERSIVE MARKETING: AR, VR & LIVE INTERACTION”

14:15 – 14:40 / PANEL: “BIG DATA & LOCALIZATION: HYPER-RELEVANT CAMPAIGNS”

14:45 – 15:00 / KEYNOTE: “TIKTOK’S CASINO EFFECT: SHORT-VIDEO ADVERTISING”

15:05 – 15:30 / PANEL: WOMEN IN iGAMING

15:30 – 15:55 / PANEL: “BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN A VIRTUAL WORLD”

AIBC Stage Topics:

AIBC Stage Opening

Workshop by Nicholas Levenstein

Gamification & Tokenization

Investors & Startups

AIBC Startup Pitch Asia

10:30 – 10:40 / WELCOME ADDRESS

10:45 – 11:25 / WORKSHOP: “ONE UP ON WALL STREET: WOULD YOU INVEST IN YOU?”

11:25 – 11:55 / PANEL: “GameFi & GambleFi: TRENDS TO WATCH”

12:00 – 12:30 / PANEL: “TOKENIZATION OF GAME EXPERIENCES”

12:30 – 13:00 / PANEL: “WEB3 GAMING COLLECTIVES & MONETIZATION”

13:05 – 13:35 / PANEL: “TECH TREASURE HUNT: FINDING GOLD IN STARTUP INNOVATION”

13:40 – 13:55 / KEYNOTE: “EARLY INVESTMENT IN FILIPINO TECH TALENT”

13:55 – 14:25 / PANEL: “AI-POWERED STARTUPS”

14:30 – 14:45 / KEYNOTE BY LAURA K. INAMEDINOVA

15:00 – 16:10 / AIBC STARTUP PITCH COMPETITION

18:00 – 20:00 / NETWORKING COCKTAIL

19:30 – 22:30 / iGATHERING DINNER

22:00 – 04:00 / SIGMA OFFICIAL CELEBRATION

Recommendations

☀️ Weather and Attire

June marks the beginning of the rainy season in Manila. Temperatures range between 26°C and 35°C, with high humidity and frequent afternoon showers. It’s advisable to wear light, breathable clothing, carry an umbrella or raincoat, and wear rain-appropriate footwear. ​

🏢 Location and Transportation

The SMX Convention Center is located in Pasay, adjacent to the SM Mall of Asia. It’s a modern and safe area with numerous accommodation and dining options. For transportation, consider using official taxis, ride-hailing services like Grab, or walking if staying nearby.​

🛡️ Safety

Manila is generally safe, but standard precautions are recommended:

Avoid displaying valuables in public.
Keep personal belongings secure, especially in crowded areas.
Use reputable transportation and avoid walking alone in poorly lit areas at night.

Areas to stay:

If you’re attending an event at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, the best area to stay is Barangay 76 in Pasay, particularly within the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex. This modern and secure area offers a wide range of accommodations, dining options, and entertainment venues, all within walking distance of the convention center.

1. SM Mall of Asia (MOA)
One of the world’s largest shopping malls, offering a vast selection of shops, dining options, and entertainment, including an ice skating rink and IMAX theater. ​

2. Mall of Asia Arena
A modern stadium hosting concerts, sports events, and international shows. ​

3. Bay Area Amusement Park
Located next to MOA, this park features attractions like a Ferris wheel and various rides, great for family or group fun. ​

4. The Dessert Museum
An interactive museum with dessert-themed rooms, perfect for fun photos and a unique experience. ​

5. Star City
An amusement park offering a variety of rides and attractions suitable for all ages.

Recommended Hotels:

Conrad Manila

Hotel 101 – Manila

Microtel by Wyndham Mall of Asia

Restaurants:

1. China Blue by Jereme Leung

Location: Conrad Manila, S Maison, Seaside Blvd, Pasay
Description: Contemporary Chinese fine dining by renowned Chef Jereme Leung. The elegant setting with Manila Bay views makes it ideal for impressing clients or colleagues. ​

2. Brasserie on 3

Location: Conrad Manila, S Maison, Seaside Blvd, Pasay
Description: An international restaurant offering gourmet buffets and à la carte options. Its sophisticated ambiance and panoramic views make it an excellent choice for business meetings. ​

3. Texas Roadhouse – S’Maison

Location: S’Maison, Conrad Manila, Seaside Blvd, Pasay
Description: Specializing in American-style steaks, this restaurant offers a casual yet professional atmosphere, perfect for more relaxed business dinners.