Affilifest 2026 from Affilifest Limited
Affilifest 2026 from Affilifest Limited
Affilifest is an annual festival for the affiliate marketing community with a strong focus on iGaming. Unlike traditional industry conferences, the event is built around live networking in an informal environment — the 2026 edition takes place at Dreamland Margate, a fully operational amusement park on the English coast.
The format blends a business agenda with the venue’s leisure infrastructure: curated roundtables, brand-to-publisher meetings, roller disco, and an in-app meeting scheduler for pre-arranged sessions. The event suits solo affiliates and media buyers as well as teams, agencies, and technology companies, with ticket tiers tailored accordingly. The key differentiator is the deliberate rejection of corporate formality – partnerships here are built away from the standard exhibition hall setting.
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What to Expect
- Main Stage — Speaker talks, panel discussions and firesides with no PowerPoint: sharp topics, real case studies, honest conversations about the affiliate industry
- Publisher Spotlights — Short presentations from publishers (Pion, Redbrain, LTK, Hey Savi and more): quick-fire format to understand who’s in the market
- Live Podcast — On-stage recording of Marketing Over Milkshakes podcast with a special guest
- Roundtables — Intimate topic-led sessions with a moderator (Fashion, Travel, Retail, Finance, AI, Telco and more): limited spots, RSVP required via the app
- Huddles — Short informal meetups by niche (Women in Affiliate, Retail, Travel, FinTech, Telco): genuine connections, no sales pitches
- Meetings Programme — Structured 1-to-1 meetings between brands and publishers: book in advance via the mobile app
- Expo & Meeting Zone — Stands from sponsors and partners (impact.com, CJ, Awin, Google, Rakuten and more): open area for introductions and deal-making
- Networking on the Rides – Meet people on Dreamland’s attractions: Waltzers, Whirl Around, Gallopers, Chair-O-Planes
- Roller Disco – Networking on skates in Dreamland’s iconic rink with live music
- Arcade Party – Evening party in the arcade: nostalgia and informal mingling
- Beach Club – Outdoor evening party with DJs and seaside views
- Run Club & Beach Yoga – Morning activities for those who want an energetic start to the day
Day Schedule
2 June – Pre-Event Day
16:00 – Sponsor & Exhibitor Badge Pick Up
18:00 – Welcome Drinks by the Sea (Sea Shed)
3 June — Day 1
08:00 – Run Club
09:00 – Registration Opens
09:15 – Huddle: First Timers
09:50 – Official Affilifest Welcome
10:00 – Meetings Open + Main Stage: Pulse Check — Affiliate Hot Seat
10:50 – Don’t Bullsh*t Gen Z: The New Rules of Cultural Relevance
11:00 – Roundtables: Fashion / Travel + Huddle: Telco & Utilities
11:35 – AI or Die? How Discovery is Reshaping the Affiliate Channel
11:55 – Huddle: Women in Affiliate
12:10 – Main Stage: Influencer Isn’t Branding Anymore — It’s Performance
12:30 – Lunch: Festival Food Trucks
13:00 – Live Podcast: Marketing Over Milkshakes + Networking on the Waltzers
13:30 – Roundtables: B2B / Gen Z Spending Personas
14:00 – Rides Open + Main Stage: Performance Marketing Is the Easiest Job in the World
14:40 – Fixing the Broken Windows: Attribution, Compliance and Fundamentals
14:45 – Roundtable: Finding Growth Partners in an AI-Driven World
15:00 – Bar Opens
15:50 – The Reality of Women in Leadership: Imposter Syndrome, Pay Gaps and Proving Yourself
16:00 – Roundtable: Telco & Utilities
16:25 – Cold Ones: Affiliate Edition (honest questions — or take a shot)
17:00 – Arcade Party
17:10 – Day One Wrap Up
17:30 – Beach Club (evening party with DJs)
4 June – Day 2
08:30 – Beach Yoga / Run Club
09:00 – Breakfast on the Beach
10:30 – Registration & Cafe Open
11:00 – Meetings Open + Main Stage: Channels on Trial + Roundtables: AI / Creators in Affiliate
12:00 – How to Get Affiliate Taken Seriously Internally
12:15 – Roundtables: Finance & Insurance / Retail
12:25 – Huddle: Travel
12:30 – Lunch: Festival Food Trucks
13:00 – Rides Open
13:30 – Roundtables: Card-Linked Offers / Internal Influence
13:40 – Huddle: Financial Services
14:00 – Publisher Spotlights (Cubbi, Pion, uFurnish, Redbrain, WeDonate, Airtime, Hey Savi, LTK)
15:00 – Roundtable: Women in Affiliate — Owning Your Space
16:00 – Roller Disco
18:00 – Closing Party (Cinque Ports)
| Type ticket | Cost (Early Bird) |
| Ticket ALL ACCESS | 939-1,074$ |
| Ticket VIP | 1,074-1,208$ |
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