Affiliate Grand Slam 2026 (AGS) is an international conference and exhibition dedicated to affiliate and performance marketing. The event will take place 2–5 November 2026 at Fiera Roma in Rome, Italy, as part of SiGMA World Rome 2026.
AGS brings together professionals involved in digital customer acquisition and traffic monetisation, including affiliates, media buyers, advertisers, affiliate networks, publishers, SEO specialists, lead generation professionals, traffic providers and technology companies. The event focuses on practical strategies, commercial partnerships and performance marketing solutions that can be tested and scaled.
The development of Affiliate Grand Slam
In 2026, Affiliate Grand Slam returns under the SiGMA Group umbrella as part of SiGMA World Rome. Four dedicated events will take place at Fiera Roma during the same four-day period: SiGMA, AIBC, FX.World and Affiliate Grand Slam. AGS retains its own focus on affiliate and performance marketing.
The event is positioned as a business-focused meeting point for the modern affiliate industry. Its concept centres on partnerships, traffic acquisition, customer acquisition and practical strategies that can generate measurable commercial results.
When and where is Affiliate Grand Slam 2026?
Dates: 2–5 November 2026
Venue: Fiera Roma
City: Rome, Italy
Fiera Roma is located between central Rome and Fiumicino Airport. The venue covers approximately 390,000 square metres and includes 10 exhibition pavilions, a conference centre with 13 meeting rooms and extensive outdoor areas.
Because AGS is part of SiGMA World Rome, attendees can also access the wider event. According to the official FAQ, an AGS ticket provides access to all eight exhibition halls, including the SiGMA, AIBC and FX.World areas.
Who is Affiliate Grand Slam for?
AGS is designed for professionals working in affiliate and performance marketing, particularly those involved in digital customer acquisition, traffic monetisation and campaign growth. Its audience includes affiliates, media buyers, advertisers, affiliate networks, publishers, agencies and technology providers.
The event is relevant to professionals looking for new traffic sources, partners and GEOs, as well as companies seeking ways to scale existing acquisition campaigns. Attendees can discuss commercial terms, advertising solutions, analytics and traffic acquisition directly with potential partners.
For international affiliates, understanding how GEO targeting works in affiliate marketing and evaluating the main traffic sources used in affiliate marketing can provide useful context when exploring new opportunities at the event.
Affiliate Grand Slam verticals
Affiliate Grand Slam is positioned as a multi-vertical affiliate and performance marketing event. The 2026 edition covers mainstream acquisition areas including lead generation, nutra and supplements, dating, e-commerce, finance and fintech, apps, SaaS, search and content arbitrage, pay per call, AI and automation.
Gambling and betting are explicitly excluded from the AGS agenda and exhibition floor. The organisers deliberately position the event away from gambling-focused conferences, concentrating instead on mainstream performance marketing and a brand-safe business environment.
Affiliate Grand Slam 2026 agenda
The AGS conference programme runs across three days of talks, including keynotes and panel discussions. Speakers are expected to share hands-on experience and proven strategies rather than purely theoretical concepts. The programme also covers regulatory topics, business development and mindset.
Sessions focus on performance marketing, affiliate acquisition, lead generation, SEO, content, e-commerce, advertising platforms, AI and automation, as well as strategies for growing and scaling digital businesses.
The practical focus is particularly relevant for marketers who need to understand not only where traffic comes from, but also how campaign performance is measured. Resources covering affiliate marketing payment models and commercial terms and how attribution works in performance marketing provide useful background for these topics.
Affiliate Grand Slam 2026 speakers
The official website lists 50+ speakers for the 2026 edition. The speaker roster includes executives and specialists from TikTok, MGID, MakeItClick, 88Projects, Goat Media, EcommOps and other companies.
Announced speakers include:
- George Phu — Vertical Director, Ecommerce and Emerging Industries, TikTok;
- Iveta Makedonska — Founder & CEO, MakeItClick;
- Sergei Glaukus — CEO, 88Projects;
- Van Oakes — Founder & CEO, Goat Media;
- Niv Shaked — Sales Director, TikTok;
- Dayu Yang — CEO, EcommOps;
- Ivan Doruda — CEO, MGID;
- Rostyslav Potapenko — Founder, LEGENDS.
The speaker roster may continue to expand before the event, so attendees should check the official AGS speaker page for the latest lineup.
Networking at Affiliate Grand Slam
Networking is a central part of AGS. Rather than relying solely on informal introductions, the organisers focus on curated meetings between decision-makers with specific commercial interests. This creates an environment for discussing budgets, partnerships, traffic acquisition and longer-term business opportunities.
Attendees can also use SiGMA networking tools, including the Match platform and dedicated community groups. This makes it possible to identify potential partners before the event and continue conversations after the conference.
AGS Awards
Affiliate Grand Slam also hosts the AGS Awards, recognising companies and professionals contributing to the affiliate and performance marketing ecosystem.
The 2026 categories include Best New Affiliate Network, Best Nutra Affiliate Network, Best Dating Affiliate Network, Best Lead Gen Affiliate Network, Best E-commerce Affiliate Network, Best Payment Solution, Best Industry Media Channel and Best Multi-Vertical Affiliate Network.
This makes AGS more than a conference: it combines educational sessions, an exhibition, business networking and industry recognition.
Why attend Affiliate Grand Slam 2026?
Affiliate Grand Slam is designed as a working event for professionals who want to turn industry connections into measurable business opportunities. In Rome, attendees can discover new performance marketing solutions, meet potential partners, compare acquisition tools and discuss expansion into new markets.
For affiliate marketers and media buyers, access to multiple traffic providers and international GEOs is particularly relevant. Advertisers and affiliate networks can use the event to connect directly with publishers, affiliates and other customer acquisition partners.
Professionals working with tracking and campaign optimisation may also benefit from understanding how postback URLs are used in affiliate tracking and how different acquisition channels affect campaign performance.
How to attend Affiliate Grand Slam 2026?
Several ticket categories are available. The Affiliate Ticket is designed for affiliates, media buyers, publishers and web admins and requires an application and verification. Standard tickets are aimed primarily at companies, while Premium and Platinum provide additional networking and VIP opportunities.
Visit the official Affiliate Grand Slam website and register
Affiliate Grand Slam 2026 — key facts
Affiliate Grand Slam 2026 will take place 2–5 November at Fiera Roma in Rome as part of SiGMA World Rome. The organisers project 5,000+ delegates, 50+ speakers, 250+ exhibitors, 10+ verticals and attendees from 40+ countries.
The event combines a dedicated affiliate and performance marketing conference with an exhibition and networking programme. For professionals working in digital acquisition, AGS offers an opportunity to build new business relationships, explore market solutions and discuss partnerships with international industry players.
