Why Attend — Affiliate Summit East 2026

 

 

 

 
 
July 27–28, 2026 · New York City · The Original Affiliate Marketing Event

4,500+ advertisers, publishers, affiliates, and tech suppliers — all in one room for two days. The partnerships you make here will define your next 12 months.

4,500+Attendees
83%Come to network
Top 5Event in the world
20+Years running
500+Exhibitors
4,500+Industry professionals
83%Attend to network
500+Exhibiting companies
Top 5Events in the world
20+Years running
Networking at ASE ASE attendees Meet Market

Built for every corner
of the industry

Whether you’re an advertiser, content publisher, lead buyer, or ecom seller — ASE has a dedicated track, space, and community waiting for you.

Content Publishers

The home of content commerce

The Content & Commerce Summit returns in the heart of mass media — New York. Dedicated sessions on monetisation, traffic diversification, Google SGE, and attribution. Plus your own publisher lounge for partner meetings.

Media Buyers

Scale your campaigns with better partnerships

ASE puts you in the room with the advertisers and networks driving the most volume in performance marketing. Leave with relationships that move the needle on your spend.

Ecom Sellers

Tactics that actually scale

AI-powered ecommerce, advanced ad strategies, micro and nano influencer leverage, attribution tracking, and diversifying your sales channels — from practitioners doing it at scale right now.

Lead Buyers

A full track built for lead gen

Scale with referral marketing, navigate post-FCC ruling compliance, and discover what’s working in lead gen across social and emerging traffic sources. Your people are here.

Not sure if ASE is right for you? Over 83% of attendees say networking is their primary reason to attend — and 9 in 10 say they’ll be back.

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The numbers speak
for themselves

83%
Come to networkThe overwhelming majority of ASE attendees name networking as their primary goal — and the format delivers exactly that.
Top 5
Events in the worldConsistently ranked among the world’s top five performance marketing events by industry publications and peer surveys.
20+
Years of historyThe original affiliate marketing event, running for over two decades. No other show has the track record, the relationships, or the trust that ASE has built.
9/10
Would attend againNine out of ten past attendees say they plan to return. Once you’ve experienced ASE, the ROI is clear.

Six reasons to
book now

01 — Networking

4,500 industry professionals in one room

Meet advertisers, publishers, networks, and tech suppliers in two days — the kind of relationship-building that takes months to replicate remotely. Real conversations, real deals.

02 — The Meet Market

500+ exhibiting companies on the floor

Our legendary exhibition floor means your next supplier, partner, or growth lever is steps away. Come with questions, leave with handshakes and follow-ups already in your calendar.

03 — Content

50+ sessions, zero filler

Practitioners in the trenches covering AI in ecommerce, affiliate strategy, lead gen compliance, content monetisation, and what’s actually working in paid media right now.

04 — The Room

A-list brands attend ASE

Google, Meta, Amazon, Forbes, the New York Times, Shopify, Klarna — and hundreds more. The calibre of attendee at ASE is simply unmatched in this industry.

05 — Location

New York: the business capital of the world

The Marriott Marquis, Times Square. The city doesn’t stop, and neither do the meetings. New York is an accelerant — the conversations that happen here are worth more.

06 — ROI

One relationship can pay for the ticket many times over

Attendees consistently leave with new partners, new deals, and new ideas that change the trajectory of their business. This is an investment, not a cost.

Early bird pricing expires June 19, 2026. Lock in your seat before prices increase.

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Networking at ASE

Where deals get done
face to face

ASE isn’t a conference you attend and forget. It’s the event where the biggest relationships in your career get started. The Meet Market, dedicated networking sessions, evening events, and pre-scheduled meeting tools mean every minute of your two days is maximally productive.

With 83% of attendees saying networking is their top reason to be there, you’ll be surrounded by people who are there to do business, not just collect lanyards.

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Learn from
industry leaders

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Alana LevineAL

Alana Levine

Chief Revenue Officer · Fintel Connect

Amy LevineAL

Amy Levine

Founder · Seed2Stone

Arthur SouritzidisAS

Arthur Souritzidis

CEO · Momentum Solar

Sam BakerSB

Sam Baker

VP, Commerce · theSkimm

Sara SchwarczSS

Sara Schwarcz

Senior Affiliate Manager · OSEA

Angele FoxAF

Angele Fox

Director of Marketing · MDRN Capital

Anna BarkerAB

Anna Barker

Director, Growth Partnerships · HexClad

Camilla ChoCC

Camilla Cho

SVP, Ecommerce · Vox Media

The full agenda and speaker lineup for ASE 2026 is being released soon. Register now to get early access and session announcements.

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You’ll be in good company

Past attendees include teams from the world’s leading brands, publishers, and platforms.

Google
Meta
Amazon
Microsoft
TikTok
Shopify
Forbes
New York Times
eBay
Klarna
CNN
Hulu
Verizon
Gymshark
Target
Rakuten
Adidas
Bankrate
CNET
Washington Post
BuzzFeed
Wirecutter
Best Buy
Chewy
Hearst
Daily Mail
Yahoo!
Future
StubHub
RetailMeNot
Linktree
Red Ventures
NY Post
Fandom
+ Hundreds more

Believe the hype

If you want to be relevant in the affiliate marketing industry, you really need to attend ASE.

Ticketsmarter LLC

It’s always a money machine for me. A great place to do business.

Exclamation Marketing

It’s the best conference in the country for affiliate marketing. Whether you’re looking to network or learn what’s new, it is the place to be.

Performance Marketing Association

You’ll have the opportunity to network with top affiliates — a great chance to meet in person and build stronger, more meaningful relationships.

Westgate Resorts

I networked with so many new people I would never have met in my industry, who provided insights into new opportunities.

ASE Attendee

ASE is among the select few that I’d recommend to anyone in the performance marketing game. High quality, vast — you meet so many new people.

Phonexa

I leave each time with new contacts and business-changing ideas!

Leave It On The Porch

It’s the best networking opportunity in the industry.

ASE Attendee

A great place to meet a lot of advertisers in a very short period of time.

ASE Attendee

Join thousands of performance marketing professionals who call ASE the most valuable event of their year.

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ASE networking ASE attendees Meet Market floor

Everything you need
to grow your business

The Meet Market

The world’s most powerful affiliate marketing floor

500+ companies. Dedicated meeting zones. Exhibitor booths and structured networking. You’ll do more business in two days at ASE than most people do in a quarter. It’s legendary for a reason.

Expert Stages

Dedicated content tracks

Separate tracks for content publishers, lead gen, ecommerce, and more. No generic panels — just actionable insight from people doing it at scale.

Evening Events

Networking doesn’t stop at 6pm

Official after-dark events extend relationships beyond the show floor. Some of the best deals happen over dinner.

Dedicated Lounges

Spaces built for one-on-ones

Publisher lounges, advertiser zones, and quiet meeting areas — purpose-built for productive pre-scheduled partner conversations.

Pre-Scheduled Meetings

Fill your calendar before you land

Use our matchmaking tools to pre-schedule meetings so your two days are maximally productive from the moment you arrive.

Two days. Hundreds of meetings. One city. Don’t leave your seat to chance.

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New York Marriott Marquis,
Times Square

There’s no better city in the world for business — and no better venue in New York than the Marriott Marquis, right in the heart of Times Square.

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July 27–28, 2026Two full days of programming, networking & the Meet Market
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1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036Right in the heart of Times Square
Easily accessibleMinutes from JFK, LGA & EWR airports
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Exclusive room block availableSpecial rates for registered attendees
ASE Event Floor New York Marriott Marquis

Choose the pass that’s right for you

Scroll down to see which of our passes best suits your needs. Discount expires June 19, 2026.

 
Networking
Save $310
$829 Sale Price
Full Price $1,139

  • Access to the 2 day Meet Market
  • Access to ALL keynote sessions
  • Access to the Official Event App
  • Access to all content tracks
  • Unlimited VIP lounge refreshments (hot & cold drinks)
  • Fast track registration
  • Keynote recordings
  • Slides and audio of tracks
  • Complimentary light snacks
  • VIP Lounge
  • VIP Meeting Area
  • VIP access to Creator Economy Live East

Discount expires June 19 2026

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VIP
Save $420
$1,029 Sale Price
Full Price $1,449

  • Access to the 2 day Meet Market
  • Access to ALL keynote sessions
  • Access to the Official Event App
  • Access to all content tracks
  • Unlimited VIP lounge refreshments (hot & cold drinks)
  • Fast track registration
  • Keynote recordings
  • Slides and audio of tracks
  • Complimentary light snacks
  • VIP Lounge
  • VIP Meeting Area
  • VIP access to Creator Economy Live East

Discount expires June 19 2026

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Best Value
Ultimate VIP
Save $310
$1,649 Sale Price
Full Price $1,959

  • Access to the 2 day Meet Market
  • Access to ALL keynote sessions
  • Access to the Official Event App
  • Access to all content tracks
  • Unlimited VIP lounge refreshments (hot & cold drinks)
  • Fast track registration
  • Keynote recordings
  • Slides and audio of tracks
  • Complimentary light snacks
  • VIP Lounge
  • VIP Meeting Area
  • VIP access to Creator Economy Live East

Discount expires June 19 2026

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Early bird pricing expires June 19, 2026 — book now to save up to $420

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your move?

The brands, publishers, and buyers who will dominate the next 12 months are already registered. Don’t get left behind.

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July 27–28, 2026 · New York Marriott Marquis · Early bird expires June 19