Malta
Sigma X SmartSoft Present: Malta IGathering

Mark your calendars for an exciting addition to the already packed autumn calendar. As a warm-up to Malta Week, before Grand Sigma Europe event, Sigma & Smartsoft will host an exclusive gathering for industry key representatives. This modest IGathering will bring together industry leaders and professionals for a chance to connect, exchange ideas, and discuss emerging trends.
Creating meaningful and valuable experiences for its partners remains a priority for SmartSoft, a commitment they stick to. This event is just another example of their ongoing effort to build long-lasting relationships. Such gatherings are important for getting to know industry representatives, deepening ties with partners, and who knows how many new ideas and collaborations will take start there?
The dinner event will take place on the 10th at Gracy’s Arts and Supper Club, nestled in the heart of Valletta. Set in a historic 17th-century Palazzo, this venue embodies the best of Maltese hospitality. This exclusive event promises to be a highlight for industry professionals seeking innovative partnerships and networking opportunities.
Guests are invited to embrace the fun theme, ‘A Touch of Red,’ by incorporating red into their attire. The evening will feature a live lottery, and plenty of surprises, and gifts, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
The iGathering is the perfect introduction to SiGMA Europe’s Malta Week event, celebrating 10 years of success in the gaming sector. The November event is set to take place at the Malta Maritime Hub, an operational shipyard accessible by both car and water taxi.
From the 11th to 14th, join us for expert-led conferences on online and offline gaming, AI, and blockchain, set against a well-curated expo floor. The event features two major award ceremonies for the B2B and B2C markets, several dinners in Malta’s stunning locations, and wraps up with a lively party featuring really fun entertainment lineup.
SmartSoft is the pioneer crash games provider that has been creating innovative games and operating on the B2B market since 2015. SmartSoft offers a diverse portfolio of non-traditional casino games, including the pioneering flying crash game, JetX. Along with the fact that for so many years SmartSoft has been shaping the igaming industry, creating groundbreaking and innovative games, SmartSoft made a significant stride last year by joining the prestigious Argentine National Team as their digital sponsor and became a proud member of World Champion’s family.
At SmartSoft, every game is created from scratch, featuring inventive design, a steadfast engine, and enhanced functionality. The games boast a variety of stories and features, ensuring an imaginative gaming experience. Every product offered by the company is compatible with all platforms and devices.
SmartSoft is just as committed to offering unforgettable experiences to its customers as it is to its partners. Because one is linked to another and represents company’s core values. Join the event, meet interesting people and fly even higher with SmartSoft.
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Malta
Leadership, Culture & Innovation Conversations – Itai Zak Joins NEXT.io Valletta

Digicode is pleased to announce that Itai Zak, Executive Director of iGaming at Digicode, will participate as a speaker at the highly anticipated NEXT.io Summit in Valletta 2025, taking place from May 5 to 8.
Itai Zak will contribute to the panel discussion titled “Blood or Business?”, part of the summit’s dedicated Personal Development Hub, which focuses on leadership, mental wellbeing, and workplace culture across the iGaming industry.
Moderated by Emily Leeb, CEO of Saroca, the panel will address the complexities of professional relationships within the sector, examining how genuine leadership can foster healthy environments while maintaining essential boundaries. Zak will be joined by other prominent industry figures, including Peter Grech (CEO & Founder, BRND WGN), Claire Adamou (VP of Development, Saroca), and Fiona Ewins Brown (Executive Coach, Mondial Coaching).
Itai Zak will share insights into how evolving leadership styles can shape a safer, more sustainable industry, while promoting genuine care without compromising professionalism.
“The iGaming industry moves quickly, and leadership needs to keep pace – not just with innovation, but also with how we support our people. It’s time for real conversations about what a healthy, high-performing workplace looks like. I’m excited to be part of this important discussion at NEXT.io”, Zak added.
This year’s NEXT.io Summit is expected to attract over 6,000 participants, making it one of the largest and most impactful events on the global iGaming calendar. The event will feature open discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, bringing together the industry’s top minds to tackle its most pressing challenges.
Digicode’s involvement in the summit underlines the company’s commitment to industry leadership, innovation, and the advancement of positive workplace practices.
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Malta
XGENIA to Unveil AI Set to Reshape the Future of iGaming

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In a bold move set to shift the foundation of iGaming, the creators behind some of the industry’s most advanced AI tools are preparing to unveil a next-generation platform — and they’re doing it with style.
On Tuesday, May 6th at 20:30 CET, Valletta’s iconic 200 Old Merchants Street will be transformed for one night only into a live, immersive showcase of what’s next. The strictly invite-only gathering will bring together top-tier media, industry leaders, developers, and innovators for the debut of a powerful new end-to-end AI system built specifically to reshape how games are imagined, created, and brought to market.
“This isn’t just another tool — it’s a paradigm shift in how we think about building games,” said Mark Flores Martin, CEO of XGENIA. “Everything from speed to quality to who gets to create and what — it’s all about to change.”
Designed to radically streamline the development pipeline, the system bridges the gap between creative vision and execution. It eliminates inefficiencies, replacing outdated workflows with a unified platform for concepting, building, and refining games with AI, at unprecedented speed — all while enhancing creative freedom and control.
Those interested in attending the event or receiving early access details can join a waitlist at https://lu.ma/7le61lye
Space is limited.
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Wicked Games joins as sponsor for the 2025 Casino Guru Awards

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