Overview
Affiliate Summit is a long-running performance-marketing conference series connecting affiliates, advertisers, ecommerce sellers, networks, and tech suppliers. With two flagship gatherings—Affiliate Summit West (Las Vegas) and Affiliate Summit East (New York)—the community has operated for 20+ years as a place to build partnerships, not only collect swag.
Approach / Themes
Events emphasize commercial networking and industry education: speaker lineups from commerce, affiliate, and media brands; side-events that deepen partnerships; and an attendee mix designed so publishers, advertisers, and platforms can meet in one room. Official materials cite tens of thousands of annual connections across the two shows.
Who it's for
- Affiliate publishers and media buyers
- Advertisers and ecommerce brands seeking partners
- Networks, agencies, and martech/adtech suppliers
- Operators who learn best through in-person deal-making
Frequently asked
West or East—what's the difference?
Both serve the affiliate/performance community; choose based on travel, scale, and who you need to meet. West is positioned as the larger global gathering.
Is it only for affiliates?
No—advertisers, ecommerce sellers, networks, and tech suppliers are core audiences.
Beginner-friendly?
Useful at multiple levels; come with clear partnership goals to maximize ROI.
How should first-timers prepare?
Review attending brands, book meetings early, and treat side-events as part of the working agenda.