Silvio Schembri Highlights Malta’s Innovation and Regulatory Leadership at SiGMA 2025
At SiGMA Central Europe 2025, Malta’s Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri, underscored the nation’s strong commitment to integrity, innovation, and collaboration within the global gaming industry. Addressing the audience from the Regulatory Stage, he emphasized Malta’s continuing role as a key hub for digital enterprise and its forward-thinking regulatory framework.
Schembri credited strategic technology investment and effective governance as essential to maintaining Malta’s reputation as a reliable and respected iGaming jurisdiction.
“The Maltese government backs Maltese companies abroad. We are here with global innovators to show how Malta can be a launchpad. SiGMA’s story is, in fact, our story. It started in Malta with a vision and relentless execution. Now, it’s a global enterprise with a living vision,”
He further highlighted Malta’s competitive strengths — speed, agility, and cooperation — as the core of its success in the international gaming ecosystem.
“Why Malta? Because we compress cycles, reduce friction and celebrate outcomes. You can meet everyone in the same place and that’s our competitive advantage.”
Author’s Summary
Silvio Schembri reaffirmed Malta’s leadership in gaming innovation, stressing its tech-driven regulation, global partnerships, and dynamic business approach.