For our inaugural SiGMA Balkans Summit, we’ve prepared an agenda bursting with activities to keep our delegates rushing for stage to networking event to closing parties. For your perusal, we’ve combined some of the best events into a handy guide to make sure you don’t get lost trying to take it all in. Without further ado; here are the top 10 things to look for in SiGMA Balkans 2022.
10 ways to make the most out of SiGMA Balkans
Pre-registration and Welcome drinks:
To make the most of your time at SiGMA CIS —where hundreds of delegates are anticipated—you must plan beforehand. The SiGMA pre-registration procedure is intended to control the influx of attendees prior to the exhibition on 23rd August. On August 22nd, delegates are encouraged to participate in this pre-summit mixer at the Buzz Bar in Holiday Inn, Belgrade. Everyone attending this networking event is welcome to the free drinks reception which will act as a great opportunity for everyone to relax, mingle and chat with one another.
Delegates who want to pick up their badges ahead of time and skip the line can do so at registration desks that will also be open. SiGMA advises all visitors to plan early and pick up their lanyards during this pre-registration period to avoid the morning lineups.
To get a badge that acts as a pass for the summit, present a copy of your ticket or phone confirmation. Additionally, these badges can be purchased from the Enercare Center’s expo registration counter at any moment throughout the summit. Simply sign up here and bring in your confirmation email on August 22nd.
Dine with the best: Networking Dinners
In order to encourage delegate networking, a number of upscale dinners will be held throughout the event’s nights. These meals offer a great chance to network and establish relationships in a relaxed environment where attendees can create synergies. Only invites and RSVPs are accepted as proof of attendance, and the guest list is strictly restricted to owners of Premium and Platinum tickets.
One iGathering dinner pass is given to Premium ticket holders, while two iGathering dinner passes are given to Platinum ticket holders. Make a request for the dinner you want to attend after checking your viable ticket. When it comes to meeting the right people in the right place, we’ve got you covered. Please email events@sigma.world if you would want to be invited by the sponsor or for more information.
Fund your future: Start up Pitch
Our Start-Up Pitches, which are presented at both the SiGMA Balkans and AIBC Summits, bring together the greatest showmanship in the business with the top visionaries of the iGaming and Deep Tech sectors.
The Pitch, combing spectacle with acceleration, gives 100 carefully chosen businesses a designated booth at the Start-Up Village, a tangible ecosystem of entrepreneurs who have access to the many investors and C-Suite executives attending the Summit. The 100 are evaluated based on a variety of different factors after having been given the time and room to polish their elevator presentations and unique selling propositions. The Pitch proper then goes into high gear.
The best 10 initiatives from the village will be chosen to present their start-up to a panel of eminent venture capitalists, business titans, technologists, and angel investors. One will be departing the Pitch with the ultimate prize of up to $500,000 in equity investment. Beyond this, victors may also be eligible to win extra benefits including consulting opportunities, office space, access to recruitment services, a successful marketing campaign, and a ton of networking chances.
Battle of the Balkans: The MMA fight
For their debut event outside of Malta, CENTURION FC is going all out with an explosive fight card on the schedule. The LEO Rudit competition, which will take place on August 24, promises to attract the top MMA fighters to Belgrade. From the spectacle of the combatants being led to the cage by Roman Centurion Soldiers to their passion, emotion, and sheer strength in the ring, Centurion FC seeks to completely display this magnificent sport during the SiGMA Balkans Event.
While being served drinks of your choice by our table waiters, delegates will also have the chance to enjoy the event from Executive tables, located close to the fight cage. There will also be a chance for fortunate delegates to have their photo taken inside the cage.
Expect huge names like Jovan Marjanovic, a local MMA legend who will defend his 6-2 record, Vlastislav “El Chapo” Cepo, a name that all Balkan MMA fans will remember, and Nikolay Grozdey, an up-and-coming fighter who is guaranteed to soon be in the top 10 in Europe, to compete on this night. A side initiative by Centurion FC is to recruit aspiring warriors into their own Legion. They have already signed six boxers, and they are looking for more across Europe.