Affiliate Marketing Conferences 2026 – Complete Calendar
The definitive calendar of affiliate marketing, performance marketing, and digital advertising conferences worldwide. Updated for 2026.
Note: Dates are subject to change. Always check official websites for the latest information. Where confirmed dates were not available, we note the typical month or “Dates TBA.”
Q1: January – March 2026
Affiliate Summit West (ASW) Must-Attend
January 12-14, 2026 | Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV
The premier affiliate marketing conference in North America, bringing together 6,000+ advertisers, publishers, networks, and technology providers. ASW is the place to forge new partnerships, discover high-converting offers, and get up to speed on performance marketing trends for the year ahead. The expo floor and networking events are unmatched in the industry.
iGB Affiliate Barcelona Must-Attend
January 20-21, 2026 | Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
The world’s only dedicated iGaming affiliate event, held this year in Barcelona. iGB Affiliate connects affiliate marketers with the top operators, platforms, and suppliers in the online casino, sports betting, and gaming verticals. Two packed days of keynotes, networking, and deal-making on the expo floor.
Traffic & Conversion Summit
Typically January/February | Las Vegas, NV (Dates TBA)
One of the longest-running digital marketing events in the US, Traffic & Conversion Summit focuses on the full customer acquisition funnel – from paid traffic to conversion rate optimization. Sessions cover Meta Ads, Google Ads, email marketing, funnels, and emerging channels. Ideal for direct-response marketers and agency owners.
TES Affiliate Conference – Marbella
March 2026 | Marbella, Spain (Exact Dates TBA)
TES is known for its intimate, relationship-driven format that attracts 1,700-2,000 attendees from across the affiliate, iGaming, and dating verticals. The Marbella edition is held in late winter/early spring and offers a warm European setting for serious networking. Smaller than the mega-conferences, which means more meaningful conversations and deal flow.
Affiliate World Dubai
Typically February/March | Dubai, UAE (Dates TBA)
Affiliate World’s Middle East edition draws a global crowd of super-affiliates, media buyers, and e-commerce entrepreneurs to Dubai. Known for its high-caliber attendees and exclusive networking parties, AW Dubai is especially strong for e-com, nutra, and finance verticals. The event has grown rapidly as Dubai cements itself as a global affiliate marketing hub.
Q2: April – June 2026
LeadsCon Must-Attend
April 22-24, 2026 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV
The leading conference dedicated to lead generation and performance marketing, LeadsCon is essential for anyone in insurance, finance, home services, education, and other lead-driven verticals. The agenda covers lead quality, compliance, data monetization, and emerging acquisition channels. Strong buyer-seller matchmaking makes this a high-ROI event.
Affiliate Huddle
Typically April | Brighton, UK (Dates TBA)
A boutique, single-day UK affiliate conference that punches above its weight. Affiliate Huddle is known for its accessible format, strong UK/European publisher community, and relaxed networking atmosphere. If you work with UK-focused advertisers or want to expand into European performance marketing, this is a cost-effective event to attend.
PI LIVE USA
Typically April/May | Fort Lauderdale, FL (Dates TBA)
PI LIVE USA is the American edition of the well-regarded Performance Marketing Insights series, bringing together brand advertisers, affiliate networks, and technology vendors. Strong on content publisher and influencer monetization topics alongside traditional CPA and CPS performance models. A good event for brands building out their affiliate programs.
Affiliate World Europe Must-Attend
Typically May/June | Barcelona, Spain (Dates TBA)
Affiliate World Europe is the definitive global gathering for super-affiliates and performance marketers. Held in Barcelona, it draws 7,000+ attendees from every corner of the industry – e-commerce, media buying, SaaS, crypto, nutra, and more. The caliber of attendees and quality of networking is unmatched at any other European event. Expect packed parties, deal-making, and world-class speakers.
Island Conference
Typically May/June | Cyprus (Dates TBA)
A boutique affiliate and iGaming conference held in Cyprus, Island Conference is known for its relaxed Mediterranean setting and high ratio of C-level networking to conference content. Popular with iGaming affiliates, operators, and payment providers who prefer quality over quantity. The smaller scale means genuine relationship-building rather than crowded expo halls.
Q3: July – September 2026
Affiliate Summit East (ASE) Must-Attend
July 27-28, 2026 | New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square, New York, NY
The East Coast counterpart to ASW, Affiliate Summit East brings together 4,500+ performance marketing professionals in the heart of New York City. ASE attracts a strong brand advertiser presence alongside publishers and networks. The two-day format is tight and productive, making it one of the best ROI events on the calendar for East Coast-based marketers.
TES Affiliate Conference – Prague
September 25-28, 2026 | Diplomat Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic
The second TES event of the year, set in Prague’s landmark Diplomat Hotel. This autumn edition attracts the same close-knit community of affiliate, iGaming, and dating industry professionals and is known for its exceptional after-parties and deal-making dinners. Four days in Prague make this one of the most social events on the affiliate calendar.
DMEXCO
September 23-24, 2026 | Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Europe’s largest digital marketing and technology conference, DMEXCO draws 40,000+ attendees from brands, agencies, and tech companies across the continent. While broader than pure affiliate marketing, it’s essential for understanding where the digital advertising industry is heading – programmatic, adtech, data, and AI are core themes. Strong for agency owners and brand-side marketers.
Q4: October – December 2026
PI LIVE Europe
Typically October | London, UK (Dates TBA)
PI LIVE Europe is one of the most important performance marketing events on the UK calendar, bringing together affiliate networks, brand advertisers, publishers, and technology vendors in London each autumn. Strong on content, with practical sessions covering affiliate strategy, influencer marketing, and brand-to-brand partnerships. A must for European performance marketers.
Affiliate World Asia Must-Attend
Typically November/December | Bangkok, Thailand (Dates TBA)
Affiliate World Asia closes out the conference calendar in Bangkok and is widely regarded as the most exciting event of the year. The combination of world-class affiliate talent, Bangkok’s energy, and AW’s production quality makes AWA unmissable for serious performance marketers. E-commerce, media buying, and dropshipping communities are especially well-represented. Parties and networking rival any event globally.
Performance Marketing World
Typically Autumn | London, UK (Dates TBA)
An established UK publication and events brand focused on the performance and affiliate marketing industry. Performance Marketing World events bring together senior brand marketers, agency heads, and technology suppliers for content-heavy agendas covering measurement, attribution, and the future of performance-based advertising.
