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This is our preview of Affiliate World Asia 2023, held in Bangkok on 7–8 December 2023. Ticket prices, the agenda, speaker lineup, and discounts below are all from that edition and are no longer live. Kept here for reference on what the event is like and how it runs. Affiliate World is a leading performance marketing and e-commerce conference in Dubai, Europe, and Asia. The Bangkok edition brought together 5,500+ attendees, 35+ key speakers, 120+ advertisers, and 170+ affiliate networks. It is a must-attend event for top-tier knowledge and networking with the best in the industry. What is Affiliate World Asia? Affiliate World Asia (AWA) is one of the premier global conferences, bringing together professionals and enthusiasts from diverse industries, including digital marketing, e-commerce, advertising, and affiliate marketing. The conference typically features sessions such as keynote presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops. These sessions cover a broad spectrum of topics, such as affiliate strategies, traffic optimization, e-commerce trends, and the latest advancements in digital marketing technology. AW Asia 2023 took place on 7–8 December, when the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Center transformed into a meeting space for innovative e-commerce marketers, million-per-month advertisers, lead-gen experts across multiple sectors, and everyone in between. AWA is a hub for affiliates, advertisers, e-commerce merchants, and technology providers, built around collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking within the affiliate marketing industry. Why Should You Attend AWA? Networking is the main reason to attend the Affiliate World Asia conference. The opportunities to meet great people and connect with them are tremendous. To put it bluntly, most of the people and companies that matter in the industry are present. Or at least they send a representative. In the run-up to the event, my social media feeds were full of company announcements confirming their presence and looking to meet people who want to do business. Affiliate World Conferences are also listed as the best for learning and networking in Eurasia in our Top Affiliate Marketing Conferences list. You can connect with industry experts, potential business partners, and like-minded individuals through structured networking events and informal gatherings. This collaborative environment helps you forge valuable connections, share insights, and explore potential collaborations to drive profit. AWA also includes an exhibition area where companies showcase their products and services. You get hands-on access to the latest tools and technologies to enhance your affiliate marketing game. Speakers Affiliate World Asia 2023 — speakers. The conference featured a diverse lineup including Roman Khan, Marisha Lakhiani, Jess Vassallo, Vipul Garg, Lawrence Tope, Francis Wolff, Carl Weische, and over 40 other top experts. These industry leaders shared their expertise and insights, offering knowledge and strategies to elevate your digital marketing game. Affiliate World is a top conference, and the speakers are willing to share their expertise to build their reputation and performance. You can also chat with them at the conference, in the app, or at side events. Below is a speech by Ana Gita from MaxWeb (our MaxWeb review) about native ads. You'll immediately notice the level of information shared is top-notch. The organizing team continually seeks out interesting speakers and topics for their lineup. To nominate someone or introduce yourself, you can do so through their application form. Conference Agenda Main topics Attendees could join sessions split into six tracks: Meta Ads, Google Ads, Native Ads, TikTok Ads, Search Arbitrage, and Affiliate Marketing. In addition to these main topics, there were speeches on entrepreneurship, email, SEO, AI, and crypto. Affiliate World Asia 2023 — tracks. Registration day — 6 December 2023 Registration day ran on 6 December at the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Center, open between 15:00 and 20:00, so attendees could collect badges and avoid extra queues. The expo area was also open from 16:00 to 20:00 — a good moment to salute the people from companies you work with or plan to work with. First time at AWA? Join the First-Timers' Affiliate Meetup, open exclusively to first-time AW attendees. It helps you make the most of the event and build new connections before the conference begins. The organizers facilitate networking to expand your circle with other first-timers and meet others in the same boat as you. Day 1 — 7 December 2023 If you hadn't collected your badge the previous day, you could still do so any time between 08:00 and 17:30. The first day kicked off at 11:00 with a session on highlights from AW Europe 2023. It continued with the first speech, "5 Simple Tests That Will 10X Your VSL Revenue: Creative Hooks, Sales Page Optimization, and Pricing Tactics" by Marisha Lakhiani from Mindvalley. The day also had networking events like the Meta Ads Mixer, the Search Arbitrage Mixer, and a happy hour. Day 2 — 8 December 2023 The second day began at 11:30 with "Power Your Business With Google Insights on Full-Funnel Performance Marketing" by Ruchita Taneja Aggarwal from Google, followed by a series of presentations from Andi Neunhäuserer, Nadim Kuttab, and Roman Khan. The day also featured key speeches on TikTok advertising. Affiliates also had access to networking events such as the Native Ads Mixer, Google Ads Mixer, TikTok Ads Mixer, and happy hour. Networking events Alongside the conference, attendees get social activities and networking events including happy hours, rooftop sunsets, and an active industry nightlife scene. The conference also hosts a series of parties, giving attendees opportunities to network and unwind after a full day of learning and engagement. Exhibitors & Partners Hundreds of companies send representatives or entire teams to the conference. For AWA 2023, the official main partners were 360 Affiliates, MonetizeAd, Monetize.com, and Optimus. Besides those, there were plenty more sponsors and exhibitors you could bump into: Algo Affiliates, Pin-Up Partners, Advidi, Chilli Partners, AdsEmpire, ClickAdu, Dr.Cash, Evadav, iMonetizeIt, LGaming, Tickmill, YouHodler, and hundreds of other company representatives. Affiliate World Asia 2023 — sponsors and exhibitors. Beyond the exhibitors, you can approach many company representatives to briefly discuss collaboration opportunities. Networking Opportunities As mentioned, networking is the main benefit of the AWA conference. Beyond the expo area and conference tracks, you can connect through networking events, the AW networking app, or the Affiliate After Hours party. Networking events Affiliate World hosts an official networking event, plus targeted networking mixers on both days. All networking events are held at locations within the conference venue and are open to all attendees. They appear in the official app and the schedule. AW networking app The official AW networking app, available for iOS and Android, lets you connect and chat with over 5,000 attendees before, during, and after the conference. In addition to the list of speakers, exhibitors, and venue maps, you can plan meetings, ask for details, and present your services. Affiliate After Hours Hang out with the industry's biggest affiliates, reunite with your connections, and make new ones. After the conference, from 8:00 PM until midnight, join the party and enjoy a drink or more. Ticket Pricing There are two conference access tickets: Affiliate and Company. The details and differences of each ticket option: Affiliate — the general admission ticket, best suited for solo marketers. It provides access to all key components of the conference, including the marketplace, speeches, panels, and networking sessions. Company — general admission for affiliate managers and representatives of an affiliate network, advertiser, traffic source, or agency. It gives access similar to the Affiliate ticket, and additionally identifies your company: your name, logo, and description are featured on the Featured Companies page, and your logo is printed directly on your badge. Affiliate World Asia 2023 — ticket tiers (2023 pricing). All tickets include two days of conference access. You can order tickets and assign names later through the attendee or company portal, and reassign a ticket up to 48 hours before the show. You can also request an invitation letter through your portal to confirm your attendance, though they require you to pay for the tickets before generating one. Guide: How to Make the Most of Your Presence Here are five tips I've learned from attending numerous digital marketing conferences. Worth applying at any Affiliate World edition: Set the goals you want to reach. Do you want to network, learn, establish new partnerships, or meet existing partners? Have a goal or two and focus on reaching them. Plan your important meetings in advance. Use the app to see the list of attendees, speakers, and exhibitors, and contact them to set an appointment. Things get chaotic during the conference, so you'll miss a lot if you don't arrange meetings beforehand. Be cheerful and willing to learn. Attitude is critical and makes a vast difference to the outcome. Be glad to meet new people and ready to learn. Select which tracks you don't want to miss. Once the track list is out, pick the sessions you can't skip, especially those running in parallel. If you're there with a team, split up to cover as much as possible. Follow up soon. Start the follow-ups a few days after the event. Otherwise people forget who you are, or commit to other partnerships. Early follow-up maximizes the outcome. Alternatives to Affiliate World Bangkok If you can't attend the Affiliate World Conference in Bangkok, here are a few other conferences where we are media partners and that we recommend: Affiliate World — read our review of Affiliate World Dubai, and check Affiliate World Budapest. TES Affiliate — read our reviews of TES Affiliate Prague and TES Affiliate Cascais. MAC Yerevan — read our review of the MAC Affiliate Conference Yerevan. Conclusion Affiliate World Asia stands as a cornerstone event in the affiliate marketing calendar, fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth within the industry while reflecting the dynamic landscape of digital marketing in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The bottom line: since its launch in 2015, Affiliate World has become the largest affiliate marketing conference. With hundreds of companies, thousands of attendees, and key experts and speakers, there are plenty of opportunities to learn and earn. → Affiliate World Conferences — current editions and tickets

The MAC Affiliate Conference in Yerevan remains one of the most dynamic and practical events in the affiliate marketing calendar. Held on 20–21 May 2025 at the Meridian Expo Center, the event drew over 4,200 professionals from more than 50 countries, supported by over 200 companies and featuring 30 industry-leading speakers. Key highlights of the MAC Affiliate Conference Attendees: 4,240 people from 57 countries Expert-led sessions: 30+ industry sessions Exhibition floor: 152 exhibitors showcasing affiliate networks, DSPs, traffic sources, and service providers Side events: 17 events, including padel tournaments, TikTok meetups, exclusive retreats, and parties After-party: unlimited bar, live show, and over 2,900 attendees The conference delivered two intense days of presentations, networking, side events, and legendary after-parties, followed by unforgettable gatherings. What is the MAC Affiliate Conference Yerevan? MAC is Europe's largest affiliate marketing event, focused on performance marketing, ad-tech, iGaming, crypto, app monetization, and more. Unlike many high-gloss industry galas, MAC keeps it real by delivering actionable tactics, strong partnerships, and hands-on learning. At its core, this event brings together the brightest minds in the affiliate marketing industry to share insights and ideas while offering tremendous networking opportunities. MAC Affiliate Conference Hall. I recommend attending the conference to learn about the latest trends, strategies, and technologies shaping the affiliate marketing industry. Why Should You Attend the Conference? The two main reasons for attending the MAC Affiliate Conference in Yerevan are networking and learning opportunities. In addition, there are dinners and parties where you can dance and feel good. The MAC Affiliate Conference ranks among our top affiliate marketing conferences, especially for networking in Central and Eastern Europe. The opportunities to meet great people and connect with them are tremendous. To put it bluntly, most of the people and companies that matter in the performance marketing industry are present there. Or at least they sent a company representative. Through structured networking events and informal gatherings, you can connect with industry experts, potential business partners, and like-minded individuals. This collaborative environment helps you forge valuable connections, share insights, and explore possible collaborations to drive profit. Learning opportunities You should consider the learning opportunities in sessions and panels, as many affiliate marketing industry veterans share insider information and actionable tips to help you level up your game. You can dive deep into the latest industry trends and insights through a comprehensive program of informative sessions and panels. You can also ask questions at the end of the sessions and get detailed answers to help you implement your ideas. Conferences like this are places where insights are shared. Networking opportunities As mentioned previously, networking opportunities greatly benefit the MAC Affiliate Conference. In addition to the expo area and conference tracks, you can connect with others through the networking events or the after-hours party. Networking events Numerous networking events during the conference include drinks, a meet-the-market area, an expo area, and parties. Even if you are an introvert, you can network — attendees are open and friendly, and the vibe is very relaxed. Still, remember that some areas may become quite crowded and noisy at times, so be prepared for that. And if those reasons are not enough for you, there is still plenty of awesome swag, including stickers, T-shirts, and other gifts from the exhibiting companies. Exhibitors & Partners Many exhibitors come from various niches and industries. You will meet affiliate networks, ad networks, AI, banking, CPA networks, crypto, digital agencies, forex, payments, hosting, SEO, and more. Exhibitors' wall at MAC 2025. In addition to the exhibitors with booths, you can encounter many company representatives. Keep your badge visible and your eyes wide open for meetings with people you want to do business with. Companies that exhibited at MAC and are registered and active in our community: Chili Partners, BetMen Affiliates, AlfaLeads, 1XBet, LGaming, MostBet Partners, Royal Partners, BroCard, FlexCards, OnClickA, MyBid, and LosPollos. Ticket Pricing Four ticket types are available, and the sooner you buy, the bigger the discount. Below are the final prices for the 2025 event. Buying early could save you up to 50%. Ticket prices at the MAC Affiliate Conference 2025. All tickets provide access to trade shows, speeches, networking areas, complimentary drinks, and entertainment events. As an official media partner of MAC Yerevan 2025, we had a discount code that took 10% off at any stage, including early bird and pre-launch. Check the current edition's page for whether a partner code is running again. Pros & Cons of MAC Yerevan Pros High-caliber networking: around 4,200 attendees willing to learn, earn, and network. Top-tier business opportunities: 150+ exhibitors, 30+ sessions, and diverse GEO representation. Rich side events: sports, retreats, and after-hours gatherings — ideal for relationship-building. Local charm: Yerevan's welcoming vibe, historic setting, and affordability make the experience even more enjoyable. Entertainment-packed: legendary parties with live shows, unlimited drinks, and nightlife flair. Affordable tickets: ticket prices are inexpensive, and flights and accommodation are also reasonably priced. Cons No conference app: since there is no app for booking meetings, you need effective time management to maximize your conference time. Casual tone: for attendees seeking formal business attire, it may feel too relaxed — though this makes networking and socializing easier. Heavy iGaming focus: rich for vertical marketers, but non-gaming marketers may find less relevant content. My Personal Experience at MAC Yerevan 2025 The 2025 edition of MAC was my first, and I was thrilled to attend. That's because I know that in Russian-speaking countries, some pretty good affiliates do wonders in the industry. As there are no direct flights from Bucharest to Yerevan, I took a connecting flight through Abu Dhabi. My partner's flight connected in Cyprus. Both were affordable. You can find good accommodation on Booking.com, Agoda, and Airbnb. When I landed in Yerevan, the first thing I did was activate my Armenian eSIM data and download the taxi app, GG. Yandex Go also works there. I took a taxi to the event, but since I booked a place close to the venue, I walked the following days. After I got my badge, I went directly to the expo area, which was vibrant. Many companies had a lot of people walking through the stands, so I decided to talk to the company representatives over both days. You can't cover the expo area in just one day. One of my concerns was that, not speaking Russian, I would not be able to communicate with many people. That turned out to be wrong — everyone was willing to speak English, and I made plenty of connections. I was also surprised to meet people from Argentina, Israel, Vietnam, India, Brazil, and a couple of Romanian folks. The food was excellent, with both complimentary and paid options available, and drinks too. The music wasn't particularly loud, and the space for networking and sessions was well defined, which is essential at crowded events like this one. Speaking of sessions, there was live translation for the speakers who presented in Russian. I just took the headphones and could follow along fine. I made a couple of notes on paid ads and affiliate marketing techniques that I'm eager to implement. As I mentioned at the beginning, Russian-speaking affiliates have a different approach, sometimes thinking outside the box, so there is always something to learn. The side events and after-parties were also top-notch. The only downside was the wireless connection in the expo center and the mobile data at the after-party location. I'm unsure whether the cell tower couldn't support that many simultaneous connections, given there were over 4,000 people, or what the actual issue was. After the event, I stayed in Yerevan for another two days to explore the city. The people are very friendly; they know enough English for basic conversation, and it's a good vibe everywhere. Stay Updated You can stay updated with the latest news about the conference on the website or these profiles: Website: affiliateconf.com · Facebook: /affiliateconf · Instagram: /mac.conf · Telegram: @anastasia_sky · Telegram bot: MAC_Aff_conference_bot Personal Tips for Future Attendees Plan ahead: use Telegram groups and partner promotions to book side events and meetups in advance. Clarify your goals: whether it's lead generation, traffic scaling, or networking, align your agenda accordingly. Pre-book meetings: many exhibitors are reachable before the event via LinkedIn or Telegram bots. Balance formal and informal: hit sessions for intel, but invest equally in side events — often where the real opportunities emerge. Stay a few extra days: extend your trip to explore Armenian culture, including wine tours, historic sites, and the view of Mount Ararat. Alternatives to the MAC Affiliate Conference If you can't attend the MAC Affiliate Conference in Yerevan, here are a few other conferences where we are media partners and that we can recommend: Affiliate World — read our reviews of Affiliate World Dubai and Affiliate World Bangkok. TES Affiliate — read our reviews of TES Affiliate Prague and TES Affiliate Cascais. AW Summit Bucharest — read our review of AW Summit Bucharest. Conclusion The MAC Affiliate Conference in Yerevan (20–21 May 2025) sits at the intersection of affiliate marketing and dynamic networking within a warm, culturally rich environment. It's not just a conference — it's a platform for collaboration, inspiration, deals, and lifelong connections. Beyond networking with hundreds of companies and thousands of attendees, key experts, and speakers, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, earn, and relax. If your affiliate ambitions align with high-energy networking, emerging traffic channels, the iGaming vertical, or crypto monetization, MAC Yerevan should be on your radar. Even if your niche differs, the pure value of connections and diverse perspectives makes it worthwhile. Would I attend again? Absolutely. Especially for media buyers, growth-focused affiliates, tech-driven marketers, and anyone eager to blend serious work with a memorable experience. Final verdict: attend MAC if you want frictionless networking, cutting-edge affiliate tactics, and authentic dealmaking just be ready to hustle and navigate a packed schedule. MonetizeBetter is an official media partner of the MAC Yerevan Conference.

Affiliate World Europe 2026 has concluded. Two days at the MTK Sportpark in Budapest, 9–10 July. The single most useful thing I learned wasn't in any session; it was on the exhibition floor, where exactly one booth was selling AI solutions while the affiliates walking past it were already demoing their own. The supply side hasn't caught up with demand. That gap is the story of this event, and I've written it up in full. Affiliate World Europe 2026 — What Actually Happened Affiliate World Europe, sometimes called Affiliate World Budapest or simply AWE, is the European flagship of the Affiliate World Conferences series, and 2026 marked its third consecutive year in Budapest. It ran 9–10 July 2026 at MTK Sportpark. The organizers projected 7,000+ attendees from 110+ countries, 300+ exhibitors, 20+ hours of content, and 35+ speeches, panels, and Q&As across two stages. The format was what it's always been: two intense days of stage content, a large marketplace floor, structured mixers by vertical, and a closing party that everyone in the industry treats as a soft deadline for the year's dealmaking. What was different in 2026 was the content mix and, more interestingly, the mismatch between what the floor was selling and what the room already knew. The One Thing Worth Knowing From Budapest I've been attending Affiliate World events for years, and I've written about most of them on MonetizeBetter, including AW Dubai, AW Asia, and more. My take on why you go hasn't changed: you fly to Budapest not for the stage content, but for the room. But this year the room told me something I didn't expect. Walk the marketplace at AWE 2026, and you'd count 300+ booths from advertisers, networks, traffic sources, trackers, payment providers, and tooling. Of those, essentially one was selling AI as its product. Jackson Yew at his booth, the only custom AI service provider. Meanwhile, in every hallway conversation I had, affiliates were pulling out phones to show me AI creative pipelines, LLM-driven research workflows, and agent setups they'd built themselves: in-house, unaided, because nobody was selling them one. That's the gap. The demand side of this industry adopted AI faster than the supply side figured out how to sell it. Media buyers adapted. Vendors didn't. And content-led affiliates, the people whose entire business was built on organic traffic, are falling straight through the middle of it. My takeaways from Budapest Media buyers have already absorbed AI into their creative and testing cycles. This is settled. Nobody on the paid side is debating it anymore. The vendor ecosystem is a year behind its own customers. There is a real, currently unserved market here. Content and SEO-led affiliates are the group taking the hardest structural hit, and they have the fewest tools being sold to them. Almost nobody I spoke to was measuring whether their brand or offers get cited by ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, or Google's AI Overviews. That's the metric that will separate the survivors. Also worth noting: Affiliate World Conferences remain on our Top Affiliate Marketing Conferences list as one of Europe's top events for learning and networking. Speakers Affiliate World Europe consistently books proven operators over motivational speakers, and 2026 held that line: roughly 35+ live speeches, panels and Q&As across the two days, delivered by people who actually run the P&Ls they talk about. The Agenda: How the Two Days Ran Content tracks AWE 2026 organized its content into vertical-specific tracks: Meta Ads — Facebook and Instagram media buying, creative cycles, and 2026 account structure realities Google Ads — post-AI Overviews strategy, PMax evolution, and search intent in an AI-answer world TikTok Ads & TikTok Shop — the fastest-moving track of the conference Native Ads — the workhorse traffic source most affiliates underestimate SEO — where my workshop lived; the track under the most pressure to prove it's still relevant Affiliate Marketing — the core track: offers, verticals, tracking, compliance AI × Marketing — new for 2026, covering AI creative production, LLM-based tooling, and AI visibility iGaming — still one of the largest verticals at any European affiliate event Registration — 8 July 2026 Badge pickup opened the day before. For the record, and for next year: the people who collected badges on the 8th saved themselves a couple of dozen minutes. Also on registration day, I attended an AI marketing mastermind, where I saw real demos from affiliates using AI to create winning creatives, optimize campaigns, and build entire companies with AI and agents only. Attila Odri speech. Day 1 — Thursday, 9 July 2026 Day 1 leaned into the paid-media tracks: Meta, Google, and Native Ads dominated the schedule, with the marketplace floor open throughout and vertical mixers running alongside the main stages. My workshop ran on Day 1. The evening centerpiece was the Affiliate World Official Party — The Castle Edition at Vajdahunyad Castle, 8 PM to 1 AM. An actual castle in Budapest's City Park; entry was included with the badge; VIP tables were €4,999–€6,999. I attended the party, met a couple of familiar faces in the industry, and enjoyed the atmosphere. Day 2 — Friday, 10 July 2026 Day 2 shifted weight toward SEO, TikTok, Affiliate Marketing, and the new AI × Marketing track. The marketplace stayed open and the schedule wrapped mid-afternoon with the closing keynote and a final networking session. Exhibitors & the Marketplace Floor The AWE Budapest marketplace featured advertisers, affiliate networks, traffic sources, tracking platforms, payment solutions, and tooling. A sample of the exhibitors: Google, TikTok, Playnance, Flex, AliExpress, OasisAds, Taboola, MGID, Trillion, LeadBit, OnlineIPs, Payoneer, PropellerAds, ProxyEmpire, Point2Web, ClickGo, AdMaven, AffJobs, Dedalos, and Everflow. And, as covered above, almost none of them were selling AI implementation solutions. In an industry where the entire buy side has restructured around AI-assisted creative and testing, and where the entire content side is being restructured against its will by AI answer engines, a 300-booth floor with one AI vendor on it tells you the tooling market is wide open. If you're building in this space, that's your read. Networking: Still the Main Benefit Networking mixers Hour-long, vertical-focused mixers ran on both days: Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok, AI × Marketing, and others. These remain the highest-signal rooms of the conference, because everyone in them self-selects by topic. The AW networking app The official app opened weeks ahead, letting attendees browse the list, filter by role or company, and message directly. The lesson, again: the people worth meeting had full calendars before they landed. If you're going to a future AW, do the reach-outs from your desk, not from your hotel bar. Parties & side events Between the Castle Edition, the company-hosted side events, and the group dinners that emerged from the app the night before, there was essentially no evening downtime unless you built it in yourself. Half the good side events were never announced on the main site, but you can find them on sites like ConferenceNights. I counted over 20 side events around Affiliate World Budapest across the three days. The last side event I joined was Affiliate White Sensation on 10 July. Ticket Pricing (For Reference, and for 2027) AWE 2026 offered two ticket categories, both covering the full two days: no one-day passes, no marketplace-only tickets. Affiliate World uses dynamic pricing, so rates climbed as the event approached. For anyone budgeting for a future edition, the 2026 bands were: Affiliate — general admission for individual marketers, media buyers, and solo affiliates. Full access to marketplace, stages, mixers, and networking. Approximately €608 (early bird) to €1,999 (full price). Company — for employees of networks, advertisers, traffic sources, solution providers, or agencies. Same access, plus company identification: a logo on the badge, company details in the app, and inclusion on the Featured Companies page. Approximately €959 (early bird) to €2,999 (full price). The practical takeaway: the difference between the early-bird and full-price Affiliate ticket was roughly €1,400. If you know you're going to a future edition, buy at the first tier. Tickets are transferable, and you can assign names later, so there's very little downside to committing early. → Get notified about Affiliate World Europe 2027 Where to Go Next If you missed Budapest, here's what's actually on the calendar — and one important correction for anyone still planning around Dubai: Affiliate World Dubai — note: the 2026 Dubai edition was postponed to Spring 2027 due to regional conflict and travel disruption. Existing tickets and booths transfer automatically; as of July 2026 no confirmed dates had been announced. Don't book flights on the old schedule. My review of a previous AW Dubai still holds for what the event is like when it runs. MAC Affiliate Conference — Yerevan, smaller and more focused. Read my review of MAC Affiliate. TES Affiliate Conferences — twice a year, Europe. Read my reviews of TES Prague and TES Cascais. AW Summit Bucharest — regional but strong for Eastern European operators. Read my AW Summit Bucharest review. Conclusion Affiliate World Europe 2026 landed exactly at the inflection point I expected. AI answer engines are redrawing the organic traffic landscape. Paid media creative cycles have compressed. The old affiliate playbook — build a content site, rank in Google, monetize with offers — has run out of runway for anyone who hasn't seriously adapted. What Budapest showed me is that adaptation is already underway, and it's happening from the bottom up. Operators are ahead of vendors. The buy side is ahead of the content side. And the people who will still be here in three years are the ones who stop optimizing for rank and start measuring whether they get cited.