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 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.
Why Affiliate Summit West is Considered the Year's Premier Event
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 largest conference in the niche: Over 7,000 attendees, hundreds of brands, platforms, and affiliate networks.
- The Meet Market: A massive exhibition zone where affiliates can directly connect with advertisers and discover new offers.
- The industry's kickoff event: Most companies choose January to unveil their new products and affiliate programs.
- Global networking: Dozens of official and unofficial parties, private meetings, and dinners.
- Content tracks: Presentations from experts on AI marketing, affiliate programs, SEO, paid traffic, and e-commerce.
Who Should Attend Affiliate Summit West
The conference is geared towards performance marketing professionals:
- Affiliates and media buyers
- Affiliate networks and tracking platforms
- E-commerce brands
- Marketing SaaS services
- Content publishers and SEO teams
A key advantage for affiliates: many can secure free access after qualification, making this conference one of the most accessible major industry gatherings.
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Affiliate Summit East 2027 - July 26-27, 2027, New York
Affiliate Summit East 2027 (ASE27) will return to New York on July 26-27, 2027. The event will take place at the New York Marriott Marquis Times Square, bringing together more than 4,500 affiliates, advertisers, publishers, ecommerce sellers, content publishers, media buyers, networks, and technology providers. The event is designed around partnerships, business meetings, education, and networking, with two days of meetings and industry content.
Why New York and the U.S. market matter
New York remains a major center for media, advertising, ecommerce, and technology, making it a natural location for an affiliate marketing event focused on partnerships and business development in the U.S. market.
For affiliates and media buyers, Affiliate Summit East provides an opportunity to meet advertisers and ecommerce sellers directly, while brands and publishers can use the event to develop new partnerships and explore additional traffic and monetization opportunities. The event also brings together affiliate networks and technology providers working across the performance marketing ecosystem.
To better understand the U.S. market, its traffic characteristics, and the opportunities available to affiliates, check out our in-depth GEO overview of the USA.
Why Attend Affiliate Summit East 2027
Affiliate Summit East brings together different parts of the performance marketing ecosystem, making the event relevant to both affiliates and companies looking to develop affiliate partnerships.
- Large Industry Audience: More than 4,500 advertisers, publishers, affiliates, ecommerce sellers, media buyers, networks, and technology providers are expected to take part.
- Direct Business Connections: The event is designed around meetings and partnerships between affiliates, advertisers, publishers, ecommerce companies, networks, and technology providers.
- Meet Market: The two-day Meet Market provides a dedicated environment for back-to-back meetings with affiliates, advertisers, publishers, ecommerce sellers, and technology companies.
- Educational Content: The programme covers areas including ecommerce, lead generation, paid advertising, influencer marketing, brand strategy, and content and commerce.
- Content & Commerce Summit: A dedicated track focuses on monetization, traffic diversification, search, AI, tracking and attribution, and partnerships between publishers and advertisers.
- Networking: ASE includes dedicated networking spaces, meet-ups, the official event app, and other opportunities to arrange meetings before and during the event.
Affiliate Summit East 2027 Programme
The full ASE27 programme and final session schedule have not yet been published. The organizers are currently developing the agenda and recommend checking the official programme as new sessions are announced.
The current programme structure gives an indication of the main areas that will be represented at the event:
- Ecommerce: strategies for scaling DTC businesses, advertising, community building, traffic diversification, and customer loyalty.
- Lead Generation: lead acquisition, funnels, targeting, referral marketing, outreach, and changing compliance requirements.
- Ads: paid traffic, media buying, advertising strategies, and the impact of automation on affiliate businesses.
- Influencer Marketing: creator partnerships, commerce, and performance-driven influencer campaigns.
- Brand Strategy: affiliate and partnership strategies for enterprise brands and measuring the value of the channel.
- Content & Commerce: content monetization, consumer search behavior, traffic diversification, and advertiser partnerships.
The organizers also highlight AI, tracking, and attribution as topics relevant across the programme. The dedicated Content & Commerce Summit will address issues such as AI Overviews and zero-click search, content quality, traffic diversification, revenue per visitor, advertiser relationships, compliance, and attribution.
Meet Market at Affiliate Summit East 2027
The Meet Market is one of the central business networking formats at Affiliate Summit East. It is designed as a two-day speed-networking exhibition where affiliates, advertisers, publishers, ecommerce sellers, networks, and technology providers can hold consecutive business meetings.
According to the organizers, more than 4,500 decision-makers are expected to attend, with affiliates and content publishers representing more than 40% of the audience. The Meet Market is therefore positioned as a dedicated space for finding potential partners and discussing commercial opportunities directly.
Who Should Attend Affiliate Summit East 2027
The event is aimed at professionals working across affiliate and performance marketing, including:
- Affiliates and media buyers: opportunities to meet advertisers and ecommerce sellers, discuss offers, and build direct business relationships.
- Advertisers and brands: access to affiliates, publishers, media buyers, and technology providers.
- Content publishers: dedicated content and commerce sessions focused on monetization, SEO, traffic diversification, and advertiser partnerships.
- Ecommerce sellers: strategies for scaling customer acquisition, advertising, partnerships, and sales.
- Affiliate networks and technology providers: opportunities to meet potential partners and showcase solutions to the affiliate marketing community.
Tickets and Registration for Affiliate Summit East 2027
Affiliate Summit East 2027 offers several participation options. The organizers currently list Networking, VIP, and Ultimate VIP passes. All paid pass types provide access to the two-day Meet Market, all main content, the official event app, the Official Party, meet-ups, and unlimited coffee. VIP passes additionally include access to the private VIP Lounge and meeting area, refreshments, and post-event keynote and track recordings. Ultimate VIP also includes VIP access to Creator Economy Live-East on July 28, 2027.
A free Affiliate Pass is also available for qualifying affiliates who actively earn commissions through affiliate campaigns or websites that they own and operate. The application for the 2027 Affiliate Pass is expected to open in February 2027. Approval is required, and previous approval does not guarantee eligibility for future editions.
Content publishers and mass media publishers may also qualify for a limited number of free passes, subject to the organizers' conditions and availability.
Register for Affiliate Summit East 2027
Affiliate Summit East 2027 Venue
Affiliate Summit East 2027 will take place at the New York Marriott Marquis Times Square, located at 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. The hotel is also the official event hotel and is located in the heart of Times Square, close to major New York attractions and the Theater District.
Affiliate Summit East 2027 will be held on July 26-27, 2027, bringing together affiliates, advertisers, publishers, ecommerce sellers, networks, media buyers, and technology companies for two days of business meetings, educational content, and networking in New York.
Past Affiliate Summit Conferences: A Look Back
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 (Las Vegas)
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 (New York)
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.
3SNET's Insight: Affiliate Summit is the "heavy artillery" among global conferences. People don't just come here to network socially; they come for business and direct brand deals. If your goal is to bypass intermediaries and work directly with America, both coasts are worth your attention: Las Vegas offers maximum scale and a tech-focused vibe, while New York provides a high concentration of advertisers and brands.
About Affiliate Summit
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:
- Affiliate Summit East (ASE) — in New York, focused on the East Coast and European participants.
- Affiliate Summit West (ASW) — in Las Vegas, emphasizing the West Coast market and technology.
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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