Affiliate marketing moves fast, and the industry's most important deals, partnerships, and strategy shifts tend to happen in person. This guide covers every major affiliate marketing event in 2026 — confirmed and projected — so you can plan your calendar early, prioritise the events that match your market, and show up prepared.
Whether you work in performance marketing, run an affiliate network, represent a fintech or brokerage platform, or are building your IB program, the events below are where your next partners, publishers, and revenue channels will be found.
Why Affiliate Marketing Events Still Matter in 2026
The short answer: the highest-value partnerships in this industry are not signed over email.
In-person conferences give you access to decision-makers who are otherwise unreachable. They let you evaluate partners quickly, build trust faster, and spot trends before they reach your news feed. For fintech and brokerage professionals specifically, events like SiGMA, Affiliate World, and Affiliate Summit are where publishers, IBs, and networks actively seek new offers to promote.
Three specific reasons to attend in 2026:
- Regulatory environment is shifting. New rules across LATAM, Asia, and Europe are reshaping which offers affiliates can run. The people navigating these changes are at these conferences.
- AI is changing traffic acquisition. Events in 2026 are reflecting this with dedicated AI marketing tracks for the first time.
- Competition is intensifying. Being at the right event before your competitors often determines who gets exclusivity on the best publisher relationships.
Note: Some dates below are confirmed by the organiser. Others are projected based on previous years. Always verify on the official website before booking travel.
List of Top 20 Affiliate Marketing Events in 2026
January
Affiliate Summit West — Confirmed
Location: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, USA
Date: 12–14 January 2026
Website: affiliatesummit.com
Affiliate Summit West is the largest affiliate marketing conference in the world, drawing over 7,000 attendees from advertiser, publisher, and technology networks. The three-day programme includes the Meet Market — a structured networking format where affiliates and advertisers book face-to-face meetings in advance — alongside vertical-specific learning tracks covering fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS.
Best for: Brokers and fintech platforms looking to expand North American publisher relationships or launch a new affiliate offer in Q1.
February
SiGMA Eurasia — Confirmed
Location: Dubai, UAE
Date: 22–24 February 2026
Website: sigma.world/eurasia
SiGMA Eurasia draws over 15,000 attendees from across the iGaming, fintech, and blockchain sectors to Dubai for three days of affiliate signings, regulatory discussions, and cross-market networking. The event covers Eurasian and MENA market dynamics heavily, making it a strong choice for operators expanding into emerging jurisdictions.
Best for: Fintech and brokerage professionals targeting GCC, CIS, or South Asian markets.
March
Affiliate World Dubai — Confirmed
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Date: 4–5 March 2026
Website: affiliateworldconferences.com/dubai
Affiliate World Dubai brings 7,000+ attendees from over 110 countries with a sharp focus on paid traffic and direct response marketing. The four dedicated tracks — Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok, and AI-Powered Marketing — attract senior media buyers, affiliate managers, and ad technology vendors. Speakers from Amazon, Google, and Meta have featured in previous years.
Best for: Performance marketing teams and affiliate managers looking to upgrade their paid acquisition strategy.
TES Affiliate Conference — Confirmed
Location: Marbella, Spain
Date: 9–12 March 2026
Website: tesaffiliateconferences.com
Running since 2009, TES is a four-day affiliate conference focused on iGaming, entertainment, and e-commerce. The event is known for its relaxed networking format — business sessions in the morning, relationship-building through social activities in the afternoons and evenings on the Costa del Sol.
Best for: Affiliate managers in gaming and entertainment verticals who want to build longer-term publisher relationships in a less formal environment.
Digital Marketing World Forum Asia — Projected
Location: Singapore
Date: March 2026 (TBC)
Website: digitalmarketing-conference.com
DMWF Asia is a strategy-focused conference for the Asia-Pacific digital marketing market. Sessions cover influencer marketing, data-driven campaigns, and emerging channel strategies across Southeast Asian markets.
Best for: Brands and affiliates targeting Singapore, Indonesia, and the broader APAC region.
April
SiGMA Americas — Confirmed
Location: Transamerica Expo Center, São Paulo, Brazil
Date: 6–9 April 2026
Website: sigma.world/south-america
Expected attendance: 18,000+
SiGMA Americas is the flagship Latin American event for iGaming, fintech, and affiliate marketing. Brazil's regulated iGaming market launched in 2025, making 2026 a critical year to establish affiliate and IB partnerships in the region. The four-day programme covers local regulatory frameworks, new operator entrants, and payment infrastructure for LATAM markets.
Best for: Operators and brokers planning to enter or expand in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and surrounding markets.
LeadsCon — Projected
Location: Las Vegas, USA
Date: 22–24 April 2026 (TBC)
Website: leadscon.com
LeadsCon specialises in lead generation and performance marketing for high-value verticals including finance, insurance, and legal services. The programme covers compliance for regulated industries, attribution modelling, and data quality — topics that matter directly to brokerage and financial services businesses running affiliate programmes.
Best for: Compliance-focused affiliate managers and lead buyers in financial services verticals.
May
MAC Affiliate Conference — Projected
Location: Meridian Expo, Yerevan, Armenia
Date: 20–21 May 2026 (estimated)
Website: affiliateconf.com
Expected attendance: 3,500+
MAC attracts participants from 50+ countries across affiliate marketing, adtech, fintech, and crypto. Armenia's growing tech sector and lower conference costs compared to Western hubs have made MAC a cost-effective option for mid-size networks and brokers looking to access Eastern European and CIS affiliate talent.
Best for: Fintech and crypto platforms looking for publisher relationships in Eastern Europe, Russia, and the CIS region.
June
SiGMA Asia — Confirmed
Location: SMX Convention Centre, Manila, Philippines
Date: 1–3 June 2026
Website: sigma.world/asia
Expected attendance: 20,000+
SiGMA Asia is the largest affiliate and iGaming event in the Asia-Pacific region. The three-day conference covers Southeast Asian market growth, regulatory environments across Philippines, Thailand, and India, and extensive affiliate networking. With 20,000+ attendees, it's one of the biggest events on this list.
Best for: Operators and networks expanding into Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines and Thai markets.
Affiliate World Europe — Confirmed
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Date: 29–30 June 2026
Website: affiliateworldconferences.com/europe
Expected attendance: 7,000+
Affiliate World Europe is the leading affiliate conference in Europe, drawing 7,000+ attendees from 110+ countries across two packed days. With 60+ speakers and 300+ vendors on the floor, AWE covers e-commerce, direct response, and performance marketing at a senior level. Side events — rooftop networking nights, dinners, and brand activations — run throughout.
Best for: Anyone building European affiliate partnerships. This is the highest-priority European event on this list.
July
iGB Live! — Projected
Location: ExCel London, London, UK
Date: 2–3 July 2026 (TBC)
Website: igblive.com
Expected attendance: 12,500+
iGB Live is Europe's largest iGaming-specific conference, connecting affiliate marketers, game developers, operators, and technology suppliers. The event has strong representation from Tier 1 European markets.
Best for: iGaming affiliates and operators focused on UK, Germany, Sweden, and Western European regulated markets.
DigiMarCon Tokyo — Confirmed
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Date: 2–3 July 2026
Website: digimarcon.com
Expected attendance: 1,500+
DigiMarCon Tokyo brings digital marketers, media specialists, and advertising professionals together for two days focused on Japan and Asia market strategy. Topics include mobile marketing for Japanese consumers, social media strategy for local platforms, and cross-cultural e-commerce.
Best for: Brands and affiliates building presence in Japan or seeking Japanese digital marketing partnerships.
ANA Digital and Social Media Conference — Confirmed
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Date: 8–10 July 2026
Website: ana.net
Expected attendance: 2,000+
Hosted by the Association of National Advertisers, this is the senior-level digital marketing conference in the US. Sessions focus on attribution modelling, privacy-compliant marketing, influencer ROI, and AI-driven ad campaigns. The attendee profile is primarily VP and C-suite from major consumer brands and their agencies.
Best for: Brand-side marketers and senior affiliate managers focused on attribution, measurement, and compliance in North America.
Affiliate Summit East — Confirmed
Location: New York Marriott Marquis, New York, USA
Date: 27–28 July 2026
Website: affiliatesummit.com/east
Expected attendance: 4,500+
Affiliate Summit East is the East Coast counterpart to ASW, drawing 4,500+ attendees with 60+ workshop sessions and the signature Meet Market format. New York's concentration of finance, media, and technology companies gives this event a distinctly senior attendee profile.
Best for: Performance marketers, fintech affiliates, and lead generation professionals targeting the US East Coast.
September
TES Affiliate Conference Prague — Confirmed
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Date: 4–7 September 2026
Website: tesaffiliateconferences.com
The second TES event of the year shifts to Central Europe with a four-day programme covering gaming, entertainment, and e-commerce affiliate marketing. Prague attracts a strong European publisher base and offers an efficient format for meeting multiple affiliate partners in a short window.
Best for: European affiliate managers who missed the March edition or want to build Central and Eastern European publisher relationships.
DMEXCO — Projected
Location: Cologne Fair, Cologne, Germany
Date: 16–17 September 2026 (TBC)
Website: dmexco.com
Expected attendance: 40,000+
DMEXCO is one of Europe's largest digital marketing and technology conferences with 40,000+ attendees from across the industry. It spans advertising technology, data marketing, programmatic, and digital platforms at scale. The size means quality varies — pre-scheduled meetings are essential.
Best for: Marketing technology vendors and senior marketers looking for European brand partnerships and ad tech relationships.
October
PI LIVE Europe — Projected
Location: London, UK
Date: 20–21 October 2026 (TBC)
Website: performancein.live/europe
PI LIVE is Europe's dedicated affiliate and partnerships conference, with strong representation from global brands, agencies, influencer networks, and affiliate platforms. London's position as a financial hub means the event carries particular weight for fintech and financial services affiliate managers.
Best for: Fintech affiliates and financial services marketers building UK and Western European publisher relationships.
November
SiGMA Europe — Projected
Location: Rome, Italy
Date: 2–5 November 2026 (TBC)
Website: sigma.world/europe
Expected attendance: 30,000+
SiGMA Europe is typically the largest affiliate and iGaming event of the European calendar year. With 700+ speakers and programming across affiliate, fintech, blockchain, and gaming, it draws 30,000+ delegates to a four-day conference and exhibition. The 2026 edition in Rome adds focus on Italy's regulated gaming and fintech market, estimated at €3.78 billion by 2029.
Best for: Anyone building European iGaming, fintech, or brokerage affiliate programmes — this is the highest-priority November event.
December
Affiliate World Asia — Projected
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Date: 3–4 December 2026 (TBC)
Website: affiliateworldconferences.com/asia
Expected attendance: 5,500+
Affiliate World Asia closes out the conference year with 5,500+ attendees from 110 countries in Bangkok. The event focuses on Asian e-commerce, media buying, and performance marketing — a strong mix of super-affiliates, media buyers, and global brands including Google and Amazon. It's the right event to evaluate what's working in Asia heading into the following year.
Best for: Affiliate managers building Southeast Asian publisher networks or evaluating new offers for the APAC market.
Which Events Should Fintech and Brokerage Professionals Prioritise?
If you cannot attend all 20, here is a shortlist based on relevance for trading platforms, brokers, and financial services affiliate programmes:
Tier 1 — Attend if possible:
- Affiliate Summit West (January, Las Vegas)
- SiGMA Eurasia (February, Dubai)
- SiGMA Americas (April, São Paulo)
- Affiliate World Europe (June, Budapest)
- SiGMA Europe (November, Rome)
Tier 2 — Strong regional value:
- SiGMA Asia (June, Manila) — for APAC expansion
- Affiliate World Dubai (March) — for MENA reach
- LeadsCon (April, Las Vegas) — for compliant financial lead generation
- PI LIVE Europe (October, London) — for UK fintech partnerships
- Affiliate Summit East (July, New York) — for US East Coast relationships
Tier 3 — Niche or projected:
- MAC (May, Yerevan) — for CIS/Eastern Europe
- DMEXCO (September, Cologne) — for ad tech and brand partnerships
- iGB Live (July, London) — for regulated European iGaming
Conclusion
The 2026 affiliate marketing event calendar is front-loaded. The most significant networking opportunities — Affiliate Summit West, SiGMA Eurasia, Affiliate World Dubai, and SiGMA Americas — all fall between January and April. If you are planning partnerships for H2 2026, the groundwork needs to be laid at the beginning of the year.
Prioritise based on your geography, vertical, and whether you are recruiting publishers or evaluating networks. Book early, schedule meetings before you arrive, and follow up within 48 hours. That process, done consistently across 3–5 events per year, is what turns conference attendance into measurable revenue.
