When it comes to getting hands on affiliate marketing experience, there is nothing more efficient than conferences. These events are hosted by industry leaders who are ready to discuss the new realities of today’s market and share their thoughts on approaches, new technologies, and strategies.
But conferences are numerous: some of them are prestigious, and others leave much to be desired. If you’re new to performance marketing, it might be hard to pick one.
With this in mind, we’ve prepared the list of top-notch conferences. If you wonder where to go in 2026 for your business trip or even vacation, look at the full list and switch through the conference descriptions below it.
January
Affiliate Summit West (ASW)
This is where advertisers, eCommerce sellers, networks, and tech partners share their strategies, build relationships, and foster high-value deals.
Where: Las Vegas, USA
When: January 12–-14, 2026
Topics: Affiliate marketing, eCommerce
Audience: 7,000+ attendees
ICE Barcelona
Gain the insights to navigate new regulations, leverage technological solutions, and form powerful partnerships through exclusive networking, all to grow your brand.
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: January 19–21, 2026
Topics: iGaming, affiliate marketing
Audience: 65,000 attendees
iGB Affiliate Barcelona
The global hub for the iGaming affiliate community with insights from visionary tech vendors, leading operators, and top suppliers.
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: January 20–21, 2026
Topics: iGaming, affiliate marketing
Audience: More than 11,000 attendees
February
Sigma Eurasia Summit
This Dubai-based conference focuses on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, fintech, IoT, quantum computing, and big data. Featuring influential speakers, distinguished guests, and key government officials, it highlights Dubai’s strong commitment to leading the global technology frontier.
Where: Dubai, UAE
When: February 9–11, 2026
Topics: AI, fintech, big data
Audience: 14,000+ attendees
March
Affiliate World Global
The event offers an opportunity to network with the industry’s brightest minds, witness mastermind-level content on stage, and explore an exhibition hall overflowing with new paths to advance your career. There are 3 iterations of it: Dubai (screenshot and details below), Europe, and Asia. Their respective landing pages are interconnected, so you should be able to hop between them easily.
Where: Dubai, UAE
When: March 4–5, 2026
Topics: Ecommerce and affiliate marketing
Audience: Over 7,000 attendees
TES Affiliate Conference
TES Affiliate Conference Marbella 2026 is an international affiliate marketing event organized by TES (The European Summit), a well-known conference series focused on high-converting online verticals. The event brings together affiliates, advertisers, networks, media buyers, and service providers looking to expand partnerships, explore new traffic sources, and stay competitive in performance marketing.
Where: Marbella, Spain
When: March 9–12, 2026
Topics: Online entertainment, eCommerce, iGaming
Audience: 2,000 participants
Digital Marketing World Forum Asia (planned)
It’s a leading digital marketing conference focused on the latest strategies, technologies, and trends shaping modern marketing in the Asia-Pacific region. The event brings together senior marketers, brand leaders, agencies, technology providers, and solution experts to discuss how to drive growth in an increasingly digital-first world.
Where: Singapore
When: March 2026
Topics: Digital marketing, eCommerce
Audience: 5,000+ attendees
Shoptalk
Join the world’s biggest and most efficient retail meetings program with Shoptalk. Gain valuable insights, discover cutting-edge innovations, and acquire powerful connections with leaders in the retail industry.
Where: Las Vegas, USA
When: March 24–26, 2026
Topics: Media buying and technologies
Audience: 10,000+ attendees
April
SiGMA Americas
SiGMA Americas is a major business exhibition and conference focused on iGaming, affiliate marketing, and digital gaming in Latin America. This four-day conference leverages Brazil’s rapidly growing iGaming market and emerging regulatory frameworks and offers unparalleled opportunities for networking and growth.
Where: São Paulo, Brazil
When: April 6–9, 2026
Topics: Affiliate marketing, iGaming
Audience: 18,000+ attendees
May
MAC Affiliate Conference
The MAC Affiliate Conference brings together industry professionals from more than 50 countries to discuss affiliate marketing, adtech, fintech, and crypto technology. Armenia’s growing tech sector and business-friendly environment provide an ideal setting for specialized networking and collaboration.
Where: Yerevan, Armenia
When: May 25 – 27, 2026
Topics: Finance, crypto, affiliate marketing
Audience: 3,500 attendees
i-Con
The event is hosted by industry leaders and innovators across dynamic online verticals such as Dating, iGaming, Crypto, Nutra, Sweeps, and more.
Where: Limassol, Cyprus
When: May 28–29, 2026
Topics: Digital and affiliate marketing
Audience: 2,000+ attendees
June
SiGMA Asia
SiGMA Asia is the premier event for Asia’s booming affiliate and iGaming industries. Over three days, the conference offers in-depth sessions, expert panels, and extensive networking opportunities designed to help professionals expand their knowledge, forge partnerships, and grow their business.
Where: Manila, Philippines
When: June 1–3, 2026
Topics: Affiliate marketing
Audience: 20,000+ attendees
SBC Summit
The SBC Summit Americas is the hub for operators, regulators, suppliers, and affiliates alike, fostering meaningful relationships and digging new paths to business ventures across the continent’s sports betting and gaming markets.
Where: Florida, USA
When: June 9–11, 2026
Topics: Affiliate marketing
Audience: more than 10,000 attendees
Giga Expo
The most energetic event in Eastern Europe, seasoned with business opportunities, networking, live shows, parties, and deal-making.
Where: Sofia, Bulgaria
When: June 17–18, 2026
Topics: Gaming and affiliate marketing
Audience: 5000+ attendees
Affiliate World Europe
Affiliate World Europe attracts professionals from over 110 countries, and offers exclusive insights into affiliate and eCommerce marketing. With over 60 expert speakers and 300+ vendors, it stands as Europe’s leading affiliate marketing convention.
Where: Budapest, Hungary
When: June 29–30, 2026
Topics: Affiliate marketing, eCommerce
Audience: 7000+ attendees
July
iGB Live!
Whether you’re an affiliate, supplier, or operator, iGB L!VE brings the community together through hands-on workshops and a buzzing exhibition, where you can network, gain insights, and get inspired.
Where: London, UK
When: July 1–2, 2026
Topics: iGaming, affiliate marketing
Audience: 5,000+ attendees
DigiMarCon
DigiMarCon Tokyo is the premier gathering for digital marketing, media, and advertising professionals. Over two days in Japan’s business hub, attendees gain insights into the latest trends, tools, and strategies in digital marketing, while connecting with industry leaders across Japan and Asia.
Where: Tokyo, Japan
When: July 2–3, 2026
Topics: Digital marketing, technology
Audience: 1,500+ attendees
Affiliate Summit East (ASE)
ASE is the original affiliate marketing event where advertisers, publishers, affiliates, media buyers, and networks gather to focus on performance marketing, lead generation, and eCommerce strategies.
Where: New York City, USA
When: July 27–28, 2026
Topics: Affiliate marketing, eCommerce
Audience: 4,500+ attendees
August
ChinaJoy
The most professional, authoritative, and international event in China, ChinaJoy merges conferences, exhibitions, and interactive experiences. It presents a perspective of the development of the major digital entertainment industries—games, streaming media, e-literature, digital music, and animation.
Where: Shanghai, China
When: August 1–3, 2026
Topics: Gaming, digital entertainment, AI
Audience: 300,000+ attendees
SiGMA Africa
SiGMA Africa is a major conference in the iGaming, technology, and digital marketing industry. The event includes an exhibition, pitching startups, exclusive networking dinners, a prestigious awards ceremony, and cultural tours.
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
When: August 4–6, 2026
Topics: gaming, digital entertainment
Audience: over 2,500 attendees
September
TES Affiliate Conference
Since 2009, TES has been the go-to gathering for the movers and shakers of the eCommerce, gaming, and entertainment worlds. Spanning four days, the conference offers a unique experience that balances intense business sessions with the vibrant nightlife and culture of Prague.
Where: Prague, Czech Republic
When: September 4–7, 2026
Topics: Gaming, digital entertainment, eCommerce
Audience: over 2,500 attendees
AWSummit
AWSummit is a hub for exchanging ideas, knowledge and building business relationships designed for affiliate marketers, advertisers, and publishers. Join workshops, masterminds, and networking events to gather industry leaders’ insights.
Where: Bucharest, Romania
When: September 21–23, 2026
Topics: Digital and affiliate marketing
Audience: 3,000+ attendees
DMEXCO
DMEXCO is Europe’s top digital marketing tech event, which offers industry leaders insights into digital business, innovative strategies shaping the modern digital world, and the ever-evolving marketing landscape.
Where: Cologne, Germany
When: September 23–24, 2026
Topics: Digital marketing, AI
Audience: Thousands of attendees
October
AdTech Tokyo
Discover the emerging trends, technologies, and strategies that are redefining connection, engagement, and growth in an ever-evolving digital world. The event provides affiliates with AI and data-driven insights into advanced analytics, predictive intelligence, and automation.
Where: Tokyo, Japan
When: October 21–23, 2026
Topics: AI technologies in marketing
Audience: 14,000+ attendees
November
SiGMA Europe
SiGMA Europe is the year’s premier event for the European affiliate marketing and gaming industries, hosted in the historic heart of Rome. Key discussions focus on the expanding Italian market, evolving European regulations, and responsible advertising strategies.
Where: Rome, Italy
When: November 2–5, 2026
Topics: Affiliate marketing, iGaming
Audience: 30,000 attendees
December
Affiliate World Asia
AW Asia is the year-end affiliate marketing gathering. Held in Bangkok, the conference allows its participants to network with top media buyers, affiliates, and global brands to dentify future trends and form key partnerships.
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
When: December 9–10, 2026
Topics: Affiliate marketing
Audience: 7,000+ attendees
Closing words
The list of conferences above is not exhaustive, but it should be enough to get you started. If you’d like to meet us at one of the events, contact our support team or your account manager to find out which conferences we’ll be attending.
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