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Affilifest 2026 from Affilifest Limited

Affilifest

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.

Date of event: 03.06.2026

Location:

Dreamland Margate, UK

Time:

3–4 June, Dreamland Margate

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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