As the affiliate, iGaming, and performance marketing landscape evolves, staying competitive in 2026 requires more than strong campaigns—it demands real connections, industry insights, and visibility into emerging technologies. Global conferences remain one of the most effective ways to discover new partners, explore expansion markets, and learn cutting-edge acquisition strategies.
Whether you work in search monetization, mobile UA, e-commerce, iGaming, lead generation, or broader adtech innovation, the 2026 conference calendar offers major opportunities worldwide.
Here are the top affiliate marketing conferences in 2026 to attend, organized across every major region and vertical.
List of affiliate marketing conferences in 2026
1. Affiliate Summit West (ASW) – Las Vegas
Date: January 12–14
Location: Las Vegas, USA
One of the most influential events in the affiliate world, ASW brings together publishers, advertisers, networks, tracking platforms, agencies, and martech providers. Expect deep-dive sessions on attribution, mobile growth, AI-driven optimization, and partnership automation.
Ideal for: Brand-advertiser connections, mobile UA, partnerships, performance optimization.
2. iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2026
Date: January 19–21
Location: Barcelona, Spain
iGaming continues to grow across Europe and LATAM, and iGB Barcelona remains a core meeting point for operators, affiliates, and technology platforms. With regulatory updates and advanced acquisition strategies on the agenda, it’s a must-attend for iGaming marketers.
Ideal for: Casino, sportsbook, SEO affiliates, compliance, iGaming acquisition.
3. SiGMA Eurasia 2026
Date: February 9–11
Location: Dubai, UAE
A major hub for iGaming, fintech, and emerging markets. SiGMA events are known for bringing together decision-makers and innovators pushing the boundaries of online entertainment and digital advertising.
Ideal for: iGaming, esports, fintech, MENA expansion.
4. Crypto Expo Europe 2026
Date: March 1–2
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Where blockchain, fintech and performance marketing intersect, this event offers insights into decentralized ad models, Web3 acquisition, crypto traffic monetization, and alternative financial verticals.
Ideal for: Fintech, crypto offers, Web3 marketing.
5. SiGMA Europe Med 2026
Date: March 1–3
Location: Malta
Malta remains a global base for iGaming. Expect high-value networking, regulation updates, and partnership opportunities with operators, affiliates, and solution providers.
Ideal for: iGaming & casino verticals, SEA/Europe expansion.
6. Affiliate World Dubai 2026
Date: March 4–5
Location: Dubai, UAE
One of the strongest global gatherings for media buyers, affiliate marketers, arbitrage specialists, adtech companies, and traffic sources. Expect deep learning on paid social, search arbitrage, AI bidding, and tracking innovations.
Ideal for: E-commerce, arbitrage, paid social, mobile performance.
7. TES Affiliate Conference 2026 (Marbella)
Date: March 9–12
Location: Marbella, Spain
A long-established conference for affiliates and digital marketers across multiple verticals, blending networking, masterclasses, and deal-making.
Ideal for: Lead gen, dating, sweepstakes, fintech, content monetization.
8. SiGMA Americas 2026
Date: April 6–9
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
LATAM’s fastest-growing iGaming and esports ecosystem meets here. Expect rapid expansion opportunities, partnerships, and regulatory insights.
Ideal for: LATAM iGaming, esports, fintech, payment solutions.
9. Digital Marketing World Forum (DMWF)
Date: April 15–16
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
A major global conference on marketing transformation, data-driven strategies, AI, and cross-channel user acquisition.
Ideal for: Digital transformation, AI, omnichannel strategies, measurement.
10. SBC Malta 2026
Date: April 28–30
Location: Malta
Focused heavily on sports betting and online entertainment, SBC links operators, affiliates, and service providers across Europe and beyond.
Ideal for: Sportsbook, casino, data providers, affiliates.
11. iGaming AFRIKA Summit 2026
Date: May 4–6
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Africa’s online gaming ecosystem is expanding rapidly, making this a high-potential event for early market entry and new partnerships.
Ideal for: Emerging markets, payments, mobile-first acquisition.
12. i-Con – Limassol
Date: May 28–29
Location: Cyprus
A boutique but high-value affiliate conference with highly curated attendees.
Ideal for: Premium networking, boutique affiliate niches, lead gen.
13. Afiliados Brazil 2026
Date: May 28–30
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
One of the largest affiliate events in LATAM, covering SEO, arbitrage, e-commerce, and digital marketing.
Ideal for: LATAM growth, affiliate networks, SEO affiliates.
14. SiGMA Asia 2026
Date: June 1–3
Location: Manila, Philippines
Asia’s gaming and digital marketing industries are booming, and this event gathers major decision-makers.
Ideal for: Asia expansion, iGaming, payments, localization.
15. Africa Forex Trading Expo 2026
Date: June (TBA)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
A niche event blending finance, investing, and affiliate programs focused on trading and CFD platforms.
Ideal for: Forex affiliates, fintech, high-intent user acquisition.
16. Giga Expo 2026
Date: June 17–18
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
A newer event gaining traction for affiliates in CEE, featuring performance marketing, AI, and growth strategies.
Ideal for: CEE expansion, e-commerce, arbitrage.
17. Affiliate World Europe 2026
Date: July 9–10
Location: Budapest, Hungary
One of the world’s most popular affiliate marketing gatherings. Expect cutting-edge strategies for paid social, UAC, arbitrage, CRO, and automation tools.
Ideal for: Scaling campaigns, traffic innovation, networking at global scale.
18. Affiliate Summit East (ASE) 2026
Date: July 27–28
Location: New York, USA
A major U.S. affiliate event focused on commerce, content partnerships, influencer programs, SaaS, and tracking solutions.
Ideal for: Partnership programs, US market growth.
19. Click Summit 2026
Date: August (TBA)
Location: New Delhi, India
A major event for India’s growing digital economy, attracting performance marketers, affiliates, agencies, and brands.
Ideal for: India growth, mobile-first strategies, search monetization.
20. SiGMA Africa 2026
Date: August 4–6
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Africa’s rapidly expanding iGaming industry meets here — with strong government and enterprise presence.
Ideal for: Africa expansion, gaming, payments, fintech.
21. TES Affiliate Conference 2026 (Prague)
Date: September (TBA)
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Known for intimate networking and strong publisher-attendee relationships across several verticals.
Ideal for: Lead gen, fintech, CPS/CPL offers, emerging markets.
22. DMEXCO 2026
Date: September 23–24
Location: Cologne, Germany
A powerhouse conference for digital advertising, programmatic, data, AI, and martech.
Ideal for: Enterprise brands, agencies, data platforms, measurement tools.
23. SBC Summit Lisbon 2026
Date: October 29–November 1
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
A major event bridging sports betting, affiliates, payments, and compliance.
Ideal for: Sportsbook, casino, regulated markets.
24. PI Live 2026
Date: October 21–22
Location: London, UK
A performance marketing event focused on partnerships, commerce, influencer marketing, and program management.
Ideal for: Partner marketing, SaaS, brand collaborations.
25. SiGMA Europe 2026
Date: November 2–5
Location: Rome, Italy
Another major edition of SiGMA focused on iGaming, affiliates, regulation, and innovation across Europe.
Ideal for: Gaming brands, affiliates, new market opportunities.
26. Affiliate World Asia (AWA) 2026
Date: December 9–10
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
One of the biggest global affiliate events of the year. Asia’s top traffic sources, media buyers, arbitrage specialists, and adtech companies gather here to close the year with new partnerships.
Ideal for: Global scaling, arbitrage, UA, e-commerce peak season strategy.
With new markets opening, technology rapidly evolving, and regulations shifting across regions, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the affiliate and performance marketing industry. Attending even a few of these conferences can unlock partnerships, insights, and growth that aren’t available anywhere else.
Bookmark this list, share it with your team, and start planning your 2026 event strategy early to make the most of these global opportunities.
