2025 is shaping up as the affiliate year of events. With new and familiar additions to the calendar, there’s an event that’s perfect for you.
Here we present a rundown of some of the upcoming events with feedback from the organisers. Also, if you’re an APMA member keep an eye out for some exclusive discounts we’ve secured.
Advertiser Connect
First off, a shameless plug for our own, brand-only event in central London on 29th April.
This intimate half-day event is a perfect opportunity for brand-side marketers to hear from their peers about trends and developments in the broader performance marketing sphere.
We’re lining up a stellar agenda including a fireside chat with Expedia on how they transformed perceptions of the affiliate channel. We’ll also have two legal and policy experts on stage who can answer all your burning cookie and consent questions.
Look out for further info as we book other brilliant brands to join us on stage.
There’s only room for 80 people at this event and we’d love to see senior budget holders and decision makers in the room.
We’re creating a space safe for busy brands, free from the supplier-side hustle.
And best of all, it’s free! Register your interest for Advertiser Connect here.
Performance Marketing World Unlocked
PMW Unlocked 2025 is here to take you and your marketing to new heights.
Promising a two-day conference where bold, innovative, creative and data-driven marketers come together to rewrite the rules.
Offering a whole range of performance marketing sessions, you can also focus on affiliate marketing and partnerships as there’s a separate stream dedicated to our channel.
Affilifest
We love a new affiliate marketing event. We also love theme parks. What’s not to love about a get-together that smashes the two into one?
We asked Affilifest co-founder, Hannah Wharrier why you should get a one-way ticket to Margate on May 1st.
What makes your event different?
Affilifest is redefining the affiliate marketing industry with a year-round community and in-person events that combine the best elements of a conference and a festival. Affilifest makes it easy to form meaningful connections, creating networking experiences that stand out from every other event out there through our unique venue – Dreamland in Margate, and our fresh approach to networking with features like speed networking on the Ferris Wheel, small, focused roundtables, a roller disco and an arcade!
Why should advertisers attend?
We couldn’t have make is easier – Affilifest is 100% free for advertisers.
We also make it really easy for advertisers to meet partners with our easy-to-use networking app (live in April), multiple networking events throughout the day, and our on-site networking concierges. And it’s 100% free for advertisers so it’s a no-brainer.
Affilifest is more than just one day a year, advertisers will be invited to our year-round events including elite private dining experiences, and a WhatsApp community (just for advertisers). A group where advertisers can share pain points, exchange insights, and discuss common challenges.
Tell us one thing you can guarantee attendees will take from the event?
A ton of follow-up and a lot of amazing memories – when can you say you had a meeting on a spinning teacup 🙂
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Awin Think Tank
Awin’s built their ‘Think Tank’ events as a globally recognised, regional event over the years. To coincide with the leading network’s 25th anniversary, they’re pooling resources for a three day splurge in Portugal.
We spoke to events’ organiser, Alex Bietz about why affiliate marketers should be winging their way to the Algarve. this May.
What makes your event different?
After years of hosting local ThinkTanks successfully in eight countries, Awin Global ThinkTank 2025 is Awin’s first truly global event, bringing together clients, partners, and industry leaders from all over the world in one place.
This is more than just a conference—it’s a celebration of Awin’s 25th anniversary and a milestone event for the industry. Unlike other events, it seamlessly blends high-level insights, interactive learning, and premium networking opportunities, all set in a stunning, all-in-one venue at the Algarve cost.
With a carefully curated mix of 600+ global and regional brands, top publishers, agencies, and industry leaders, attendees get direct access to decision-makers in an exclusive yet relaxed environment.
Why should advertisers attend?
Advertisers will gain unparalleled access to global and regional partners who can drive their affiliate programmes forward. With 5+ hours of networking per day, curated breakout sessions, and top-tier keynotes from industry thought leaders like Scott Galloway, Lily Ray and Rory Sutherland, it’s the perfect space to discover new opportunities, optimize existing partnerships, and learn from the best in the business.
This is a unique chance to meet Awin’s global team, including dedicated UX and product experts, and connect with international brands and partners in one place. Plus, with the event app, digital networking tools, and structured meeting spaces, making valuable connections has never been easier.
Tell us one thing you can guarantee attendees will take from the event?
Every attendee will walk away with actionable insights, new connections, and a clear strategy to elevate their affiliate marketing efforts.
Whether it’s a game-changing partnership, an innovative idea, or a fresh perspective from a keynote speaker, they’ll leave feeling inspired and equipped to drive real results. And since this is the first-ever Awin Global event, they’ll be part of an exclusive experience that’s shaping the future of the industry.
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ELEVATE
ELEVATE is brought to you from the team behind Affiverse, the award-winning agency, training and media company.
Known for their in-person and virtual events, we asked founder Lee-Ann Johnstone a few questions about her plans for their most ambitious event to date.
What makes your event different?
The Affiverse ELEVATE Summit is a two-day content-rich and authentic human-to-human business networking event focused on helping people make meaningful connections that spark new opportunities, and increase business (sales), while facilitating peer and community-based learnings.
It’s an event where learning with industry leaders is prioritised. Our speaker line up (hand-selected subject matter experts and invited based on their knowledge and expertise) from a cross-section of the digital, lead generation and partnership marketing ecosystem gather together to show and tell you exactly how to increase your performance channels and make more sales.
This is a no fluff content zone – you won’t see fancy case studies that are never going to be applicable to your business – you’ll get the HOW TO DO IT for yourself playbook from experts who are breaking the rules and reaching new heights and who are willing to share these insights with you too! We share practical sessions offering real-world tactics from industry-leading practitioners who can help you navigate new tools, tech and tactics to grow your business!
This event is aimed at anyone who wants to drill deep, ask questions and get in front of experts there to help elevate their performance (Advertisers, SaaS companies, Affiliates, Media Publishers) – everyone is welcome!
Why should advertisers attend?
Meet new publishers, suppliers, service providers and consult with and speak to real-life Digital Marketing experts (traffic drivers, strategy makers) who can help them triage their performance, growth marketing strategies, showcase new tactics that drive scale and expand their business networking connections to help their businesses grow!
Tell us one thing you can guarantee attendees will take from the event?
Tactical advice and tips that they can apply the next day to their businesses- we’re helping delegates who attend ELEVATE to supercharge their performance delivery and learn with people in the “know”
Real world advice and tactics – it’s like a mammoth 2-day consultancy session with early bird rates available.
For a 2 day event, learnings, networking, and an evening Summer BBQ – you will be hard-pressed to find this value anywhere else.
APMA members also qualify for discounts not just on this event, but for other Affiverse services. Log into the members’ area for more detail.
