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Affiliate Leaders Summit Launches as Standalone Global Event in Lisbon

The Affiliate Leaders Summit will take its next major step in 2026, evolving into a standalone global event dedicated entirely to affiliate and performance marketing.   Co-located with SBC Summit in Lisbon from 29 September to 1 October, the event reflects growing demand for dedicated affiliate-focused environments as acquisition strategies become increasingly shaped by creators, AI, first-party data, and multi-channel traffic models.  

Affiliate Leaders Summit Launches as Standalone Global Event in Lisbon

Originally launched in 2024 as a dedicated zone within SBC Summit, the Affiliate Leaders Summit quickly gained traction among affiliates, operators, and technology providers. In 2025, the exhibition floor expanded by 40% while affiliate registrations increased by nearly 50% year-over-year, driving its evolution into a standalone event with its own exhibition, conference programme, academy...

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