Affiliate Summit West — January 13, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM | 
Limited to 130 seats — registration required.

The M&A Mastermind is a closed-door, application-only session uniting the operators, investors, advisors, and founders shaping consolidation across affiliate, creator, and performance marketing.

This is the only place where deal-makers compare real valuation movements, deal structures, exit strategies, and integration lessons—alongside facilitated networking designed to spark genuine buyer–seller–investor conversations. Nowhere else in the industry will you find this level of access, candour, and actionable intelligence in one room. briefing fills that gap.  

Who It’s For

  • Founders, CEOs, and C-suite leaders 
  • Strategic buyers & acquisitors (networks, agencies, holding companies) 
  • Private equity & investment firms 
  • Legal and financial advisors 
  • Creator economy operators exploring exits or acquisitions  

What You’ll Learn  

  • Latest M&A trends across affiliate, creator, and media 
  • How valuations are shifting — and what drives premium multiples 
  • Deal structures, integration best practices, and exit roadmaps 
  • Real-world lessons from recent deals 
  • Where capital is flowing in 2026 
  • How affiliate and creator models are converging 

Agenda (9:00–11:30 AM) 

 
09.00 - Coffee & Networking   
09.25 - Opening Remarks   
09.30 - Insight Sessions

  • Affiliate Marketing M&A Outlook – Consolidation & opportunities 
  • Creator Economy Gold Rush – Influencer platform M&A 
  • Inside the Deal Room – Valuations & exit blueprints 
  • Navigating M&A Pitfalls – Legal, strategic, and integration issues  

10.30 - Panel & Q&A   
Open Q&A and 2026 predictions  


11.00 - Post-Session Networking   
 

Speakers & Sponsors 
  • JonesSpross