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SiGMA Asia – 2026

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SiGMA Asia – 2026 ran Jun 1–3, 2026 at SMX Convention Centre in Manila, Philippines. It is a Gaming & Entertainment conference. ConferenceGrid lists 30 speakers and 12 sessions. The next edition, SiGMA Asia 2027, is Jun 1, 2027 in Manila.

Lineup updated Jun 16, 2026 · dates verified May 4, 2026

Asia’s gaming pulse beats strong in Manila. This June we’re gathering the best in business: from top government officials and seasoned c-levels to big name influencers – SiGMA Asia is leading the charge for change. Join us for an experience that promises to blow all other events out of the water. The event features B2B and B2C exhibitors, startup pitches, ne…

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30Speakers
0Sponsors
12Sessions
29Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at SiGMA, in alphabetical order.

Alejandro H. Tengco
CEO & Chairman · PAGCOR
Armando Bartolome
Founder & President · GMB Franchise Developers
Chris Johnson
Co-Founder & CMO · Affili.Ph
Crystal Nadal
Head of Business Development, Asia · Tom Horn Gaming
Darwin Malicsi
Senior Manager · Solaire Resort and Casino
David Carruthers
Founder · David Carruthers Consultancy
Dean Chew
CTO · CasinoCompare.ph
Dr Mark Anthony King
Chairman · MAK LLC Governance Advisory
Dr Sandra Sanchez-Montano
Founder & Entrepreneur · CHEERS Global Services
Eman Pulis
Founder · SiGMA Group
Erick Su
Head of ArenaPlus · DigiPlus
Evan Spytma
CEO · Casino Plus
Giusy Campo
Business Development Director · Groovetech
Harmen Brenninkmeijer
Executive Chairman · NYCE International
Jack Wheeler
Head of APAC · Optimove
Jenny Ortiz-Bolivar
Asia Lead Senior Journalist · SiGMA Group
Joe Pisano
Founder & CEO · Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies
Jonathan Pettemerides
Founding Partner · KYPROCK Group
Keith McDonnell
Director · KMI Group
Kevin Jonas
SEO Lead · ArenaPlus (DigiPlus)
Kyle Wiltshire
CEO · TESTA
Marcel Tobler
CEO · Swiss Casinos

Agenda

Selected from 12 sessions.

  • 10:35 – 11:05

    Panel – Stream. Spin. Synchronise: Mastering the Omnichannel Casino Continuum

    Dissect the operational mechanics required to eliminate the divide between casino floors and digital platforms. This discussion delivers concrete integration blueprints for loyalty…

    SiGMA Stage
  • 11:05 – 11:30

    Panel – Powering Success: Governance & Growth in Asia’s Digital Gaming Economies

    Digital gaming is redefining how value is created, regulated, and scaled across Asia. This panel explores how governments can build frameworks that attract investment, support inno…

    SiGMA Stage
  • 11:35 – 12:00

    Panel – Positioning for Growth: Aligning Policy, Capital & Vision in Integrated Resorts

    Integrated resorts sit at the intersection of tourism, infrastructure, and long-term investment strategy. This panel examines how governments and developers can align incentives, s…

    SiGMA Stage
  • 12:00 – 12:30

    Opening Ceremony

    SiGMA Stage
  • 12:35 – 12:45

    Keynote Speech by Hon. Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, COO, Department of Tourism – Tourism Promotions Board, Philippines

    SiGMA Stage
  • 12:45 – 13:15

    Panel – High Rollers, High Risk: Where VIP Strategy Meets Compliance

    Understand how VIP managers can safeguard revenue while operating under intensifying regulatory pressure: from affordability checks and source-of-funds verification to responsible …

    SiGMA Stage
  • 13:20 – 13:35

    Keynote – VPN, Black Holes & Border Wars: Access vs Enforcement in Asia

    Explore how VPN-driven traffic impacts compliance exposure, payments risk, and geo-blocking strategy. Acquire operational insights into balancing enforcement realities with commerc…

    SiGMA Stage
  • 13:40 – 14:10

    Panel – After POGOs: Rebuilding the Philippine Gaming Equation

    The POGO shutdown has reshaped revenue streams, investor confidence, and regulatory dynamics across the Philippine gaming sector. Learn how operators can adapt business models, att…

    SiGMA Stage
  • 14:10 – 14:40

    Panel – Jurisdiction Jungle: Who Rules Asia’s iGaming Empire?

    Beyond headline growth and licensing hype, which Asian jurisdictions can withstand real-world enforcement, cross-border scrutiny, banking pressure, and rising compliance demands? P…

    SiGMA Stage

Quick answers

When is SiGMA Asia – 2026?
SiGMA Asia – 2026 ran Jun 1–3, 2026 at SMX Convention Centre in Manila, Philippines. The next edition, SiGMA Asia 2027, is Jun 1, 2027 in Manila.
Where is SiGMA Asia – 2026 held?
SiGMA Asia – 2026 was held at SMX Convention Centre in Manila, Philippines.
Who is speaking at SiGMA Asia – 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 30 speakers, including Alejandro H. Tengco (CEO & Chairman, PAGCOR), Armando Bartolome (Founder & President, GMB Franchise Developers) and Chris Johnson (Co-Founder & CMO, Affili.Ph).
Company intelligence

An audience of 29 companies, parsed from the program.

29 companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
0All threespeak · spons · exh
0Sponsoringsponsor only
29Speakingspeaker only
Speakers by seniority

73% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite827%
  • Founder / Owner723%
  • VP-level13%
  • Director / Head of620%
  • Manager / Lead517%
  • Engineer · IC13%
  • Other roles27%

Of 30 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1SiGMA Group2
2Affili.Ph1
3ArenaPlus (DigiPlus)1
4BetBoom LATAM1
5CasinoCompare.ph1
6Casino Plus1
7CHEERS Global Services1
8Continent 8 Technologies1
9David Carruthers Consultancy1
10DigiPlus1
11Gambling SEO Services1
12GMB Franchise Developers1
13Groovetech1
14Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies1
Sponsors by tier

Tiers were not disclosed for this event.

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