Atari's founder, Esports Technologies' Nolan Bushnell to keynote at SiGMA Europe

Esports Technologies announced on Thursday that the company's strategic advisor Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari, will be the keynote speaker at this year's SiGMA Europe, taking place November 15–19 in Malta. Esports Technologies will be the platinum partner for this event, one of the world's largest gaming exhibitions.

Billed as "The World's Gaming Festival," SiGMA Europe will bring together leading suppliers, operators, affiliates, and emerging tech. The event will showcase the latest trends and insights and offer five days of unparalleled in-person networking opportunities in a first-class Mediterranean setting.

Mark Thorne, CMO at Esports Technologies, said: "We are extremely proud to have Nolan Bushnell as the keynote. He is truly a legend in the gaming space. We're especially excited to be the Platinum partner for SiGMA Europe, where we will not only showcase our technology and brands but also help promote the importance of Esports wagering within the iGaming industry."

The event will feature an Esports Village for enthusiasts and newcomers to enjoy. Esports Technologies will also team up with GamingMalta to provide esports workshops with multiple tracks centered around esports as well as esports wagering, a global market that is expected to be valued at more than $20.7 billion by 2027.

During SiGMA Europe, Esports Technologies will also host an exhibition tournament, where Counter-Strike legends will team up to take on a new generation of talented CS:GO players in a battle for the ages.

Through the efforts of GamingMalta, the island nation has become a rapidly growing hub for digital innovation. Malta is the host location for both 2021 seasons of ESL Pro League, one of the major professional leagues in esports.