Why Attend — Affiliate Summit East 2026

 

4,500+ Attendees
 
84% Come to network
 
Top 5 Event in the world
 
20+ Years running
 
200+ Exhibitors
 

ASE26 is 100% for you if…

You want to get in front of 4,500+ decision-makers

Affiliates, advertisers, content publishers, ecommerce sellers, media buyers, networks and tech suppliers — all in one room, all ready to do business.

You need quality traffic, better leads and partners who actually deliver

ASE puts you face-to-face with the people driving real performance. No cold outreach, no LinkedIn limbo — just direct conversations that convert.

You want case studies from brands actually doing it

Like how Rocket Mortgage used affiliate to drive 43% of their applications. Real results, real tactics you can take back and action immediately.

You need to get ahead of AI and attribution before your competitors do

The sessions at ASE are built around what’s working right now — not theory. Leave with a clear playbook before the rest of the industry catches up.

You want to build partnerships that drive revenue for months after you leave

The relationships you start at ASE don’t end when you fly home. Attendees consistently report partnerships formed here generating returns long after the event.

You want to be alongside TikTok, Google, Meta, Shopify, CNN, eBay, Klarna & more

These brands are already confirmed for July 27–28. The room is filling up. Don’t let your competitors get there first.

If you ticked even one of those boxes — you need to be at ASE26. Early bird pricing expires June 19.

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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.

Over 84% of attendees say networking is their primary reason to attend — and the vast majority leave with relationships that drive real revenue.

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The numbers speak
for themselves

84%
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.

Six reasons to
book now

01 — Networking

Connect with thousands of affiliates, advertisers, publishers and ecom sellers ready to do business

The kind of relationship-building that takes months to replicate remotely — compressed into two days. Real conversations with the right people, not cold emails into the void.

02 — The Meet Market

200+ exhibiting companies on the floor

Our legendary Meet Market 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

Walk away with proven tactics and real case studies you can action immediately

How Rocket Mortgage used affiliate to drive 43% of their applications. What’s actually working in AI and attribution. Practitioners sharing what’s working right now — not theory.

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

Build partnerships that drive real revenue for months after you leave New York

The relationships you start at ASE don’t end when you fly home. One partnership formed here can pay for the ticket many times over — this is an investment, not a cost.

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

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Networking isn’t an afterthought.
It’s the whole point.

ASE26 is jam-packed with networking from the moment you arrive in New York. Here’s what’s waiting for you over just two days.

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Meet Market

Two legendary days on the floor. The fastest way in the industry to network, generate leads and lock in partnerships that actually stick. 200+ exhibitors, thousands of conversations.

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Vertical Meet Ups

Meet Ups spanning Lead Gen, eCommerce, Media Buyers and more. No fixed format — just real conversations with peers who get it. Find your people fast.

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Bookable Meetings

The best partnerships start before you even hit the event. Use the event app to arrange one-to-one meetings with other attendees and book a dedicated spot to make them happen.

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The Official ASE26 Party

Work hard, play harder. When day one wraps, the party begins. Drinks, fun and a few surprises. The kind of night where the best deals get done.

Connect Lounge

Exclusive access for mass media publishers and enterprise brands to sit down, network, and connect in a dedicated space with snacks, drinks and device charging throughout the day.

VIP Lounge

The ultimate ASE experience. Meet and host meetings with other VIPs, enjoy breakfast and lunch, grab coffee or drinks and charge your devices — all in your own dedicated space.

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Publisher Dinner

New York is the home of publishing — so we’re hosting a private dinner exclusively for mass media publishers. The most valuable table in the city for two evenings.

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Running Club

Want to get a head start on the competition? Literally? Join the Running Club and network with fellow attendees over a run around New York City. Best alarm clock in the business.

19+ official networking opportunities over just 2 days. This is what separates ASE from every other event in the industry.

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Learn from
industry leaders

View All Speakers
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
+ Thousands 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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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
Times Square New York 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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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

Register

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