Publication date: 10 March 2026
If you’re looking to find profitable offers for the US market, meet with managers from top advertisers, and discuss the future of affiliate marketing, then Affiliate Summit East 2026 is the one event you simply cannot miss. From July 27-28, 2026, New York, USA, will become the global hub for affiliate marketing professionals, brands, and traffic experts.
Affiliate Summit East 2026 (ASE2026): The premier affiliate marketing event returns to the East Coast! From July 27-28, 2026, Manhattan will host one of the largest conferences in the performance marketing industry. This year, the event will take place at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, bringing together thousands of affiliates, advertisers, SaaS platforms, and traffic experts from around the globe. It’s a unique opportunity for professionals to build connections with the US market, find direct advertisers, and close lucrative deals in the very heart of the USA.
Hosting Affiliate Summit East 2025 in the heart of New York City is no coincidence. The United States remains one of the most competitive and profitable GEOs in the world for affiliate marketing. High digital engagement, advanced payment infrastructure, a stable economy, and diverse niche audiences make the U.S. a highly attractive market for both new and experienced affiliates.
To better understand this region’s specifics—top verticals, traffic characteristics, and audience preferences—check out our in-depth GEO overview of the USA. It’s the perfect starting point if you’re planning to run campaigns in the U.S. or attend ASE 2025 to build connections.
Affiliate Summit East is the definitive conference for anyone working with or looking to enter the US market. Here are several reasons why you should be at ASE 2026:
The organizers have prepared a packed two-day program featuring six content tracks, keynote presentations from market leaders, and renowned networking parties. The preliminary schedule is based on the experience of previous years:
Sunday, July 26, 2026 (Pre-Conference Day) Monday, July 27, 2026 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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The event is ideal for anyone seeking networking opportunities and business growth. ASE 2026 is especially valuable for:
The organizers offer several types of participation, with an early bird system for better rates. Free entry is available for affiliates and media buyers.
EXPO HALL PASS (Free for Affiliates)
This ticket grants access to the main exhibition area:
ALL ACCESS PASS – Full Immersion
This ticket includes all the benefits of the Expo Pass, plus:
PREMIUM PASS – Maximum Opportunities
Designed for top management, includes all All Access Pass options plus additional privileges:
While Affiliate Summit East gathers the market on the US East Coast in the summer, its “winter sibling” — Affiliate Summit West (ASW) — kicks off the year with the industry’s largest gathering in Las Vegas.
Affiliate Summit West 2026 will take place from January 26 to 28, 2027, at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. The conference is traditionally considered the largest event in the affiliate marketing sector, annually attracting over 7,000 participants, including affiliates, advertisers, e-commerce brands, affiliate networks, and technology platforms.
ASW opens the industry’s calendar and sets the key trends for the year, from AI marketing and new partnership models to scaling e-commerce and performance channels.
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Affiliate Summit West is traditionally called the “home of affiliate marketing” — it’s where major deals are sealed and new partnerships between brands, networks, and webmasters are formed.
Top reasons to attend ASW:
The conference is geared towards performance marketing professionals:
A key advantage for affiliates: many can secure free access after qualification, making this conference one of the most accessible major industry gatherings.
| Conference | City | Dates | Role in the Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliate Summit West | Las Vegas, USA | January | Largest affiliate marketing conference; the industry’s annual kickoff |
| Affiliate Summit East | New York, USA | July | Mid-year event for the US market, scaling partnerships and new projects |
Each Affiliate Summit event demonstrates the industry’s growth and the value of in-person meetings for participants worldwide. Conferences take place on both the East (New York) and West (Las Vegas) coasts, covering the maximum audience of affiliate marketing professionals.
Affiliate Summit West 2025 – February 3–5, 2025
The largest event in the affiliate marketing sector was held at Caesars Forum, gathering over 7,000 professionals: advertisers, partners, networks, and experts. Main conference tracks included Content & Commerce, Lead Gen, Brand Strategy, and Traffic & Conversion. Participants noted the high level of organization and the unique Las Vegas atmosphere conducive to informal networking.
Affiliate Summit West 2024 – January 15–17, 2024
The conference united market leaders to discuss industry trends. The program featured tracks on e-commerce, content and commerce, lead generation, advanced affiliate management, B2B, cashback, and coupons. Experts discussed applying modern traffic acquisition strategies, using psychology and artificial intelligence to boost performance and increase ROI. The event featured the Meet Market (over 6 hours on the first day) for finding new partners and an exhibition hall for connecting with advertisers, payment solution providers, and arbitrage specialists.
Affiliate Summit West 2023 – January 23–25, 2023
The event brought together affiliate marketing professionals from around the world to discuss digital advertising, online marketing trends, and the future of the industry. The program included lectures across 9 tracks, covering content, brand management, and e-commerce. Speakers included Zilla Bing-Thorne (CEO, Future plc), Alexis Caldwell (Executive Director, Business Development & Partnerships, Forbes), and other market leaders.
Affiliate Summit East 2025 – August 4–5, 2025
ASE 2025 took place at the New York Marriott Marquis Times Square and attracted over 4,500 participants. Key themes included collaboration with influencers, adapting to privacy changes, and new approaches to traffic buying. Attendees noted the high concentration of top-tier advertisers and a high-quality educational program featuring six content tracks.
Affiliate Summit East 2024 – July 29–30, 2024
The event brought together over 8,000 delegates and 250+ exhibitors. Practical workshops, case studies on working with US traffic, and a large-scale expo zone were the program’s highlights. Sessions on e-commerce and brand strategies generated particular interest.
Affiliate Summit East 2023 – July 31 – August 1, 2023
The key theme of ASE 2023 was building a personal brand in affiliate marketing and using artificial intelligence for content generation. Over 300 speakers and experts, including Geno Prussakov (AM Navigator), Wade Tonkin (Fanatics), Stephanie Robbins, and Lionel Iri (Fiverr), shared insights with participants.
Affiliate Summit East 2022 – May 24–25, 2022
The return to an in-person format post-pandemic. The conference was held at the New York Marriott Marquis and marked by a record number of deals closed right on the show floor. The main focus was on performance marketing, hybrid commission models, and the industry’s recovery from COVID-19 restrictions.
Affiliate Summit is the world’s leading organizer of conferences dedicated to partnership marketing. Since its founding in 2003, the company has grown from a single event into a global platform connecting affiliates, advertisers, and service providers worldwide.
Today, Affiliate Summit runs the largest events in North America:
Each event is built on the principles of education, networking, and experience sharing. Affiliate Summit is known for its rigorous speaker selection, high level of organization, and the unique Meet Market format, which has become a standard for industry conferences worldwide.
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