SiGMA has become a leading presence in the gaming, FinTech, and emerging technology sectors. It is renowned globally for its groundbreaking approach and industry leadership. This is ever since Eman Pulis, a visionary entrepreneur founded it in 2014.
SiGMA creates vital platforms for industry stakeholders to network, collaborate, and showcase innovative advancements. As a premier organizer of large-scale conferences, SiGMA has made the annual SiGMA Europe conference in Malta a must-attend event for professionals worldwide. This conference underscores SiGMA’s transformative impact on the industry.
SiGMA’s influence on the economy on Malta is undeniable beyond industry excellence. The SiGMA Europe 2024 conference alone will contribute over €100 million or $108.7 million to tourism revenue of Malta, an estimate of 3.3% of the national total. The SiGMA event stimulates enough economic activity to support around 950 jobs across different industries for a year. This is according to a 2022 report by E-Cubed Consultants. The impact is likely to grow, reinforcing SiGMA’s role in encouraging both economic and employment growth n the island with 27,000 delegates expected this 2024.
In 2024, SiGMA expanded from 1,500 delegates in 2014 to 27,000, demonstrating its substantial influence on Malta’s economy. This is specifically within tourism and related sectors. This growth comes as Malta’s tourism board projects revenue to surpass €3 billion or $3.2 billion this year. It is a testament to the role of SiGMA as a key driver of the economic landscape of the island.
SiGMA Europe has proven itself a cornerstone for the economy of Malta, contributing not only to tourism revenue, but also to the overall economic development of the island. The SiGMA Europe 2024 conference will surpass recent records in economic impact with 1,000 sponsors and exhibitors and 550 speakers. It is driven by increased participation and higher spending per delegate. Local businesses, particularly in gaming services, hospitality, as well as retail, benefit greatly from this invasion. Hotels experience a surge in occupancy. On the other hand, restaurants enjoy higher patronage. This underscores the interconnectedness of these sectors.
