Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
The Affiliate Conference 2026 is a premier event for affiliate and partner marketing professionals. Scheduled for November 9, 2026, at Hotel nhow Berlin, this conference will gather industry experts, successful affiliates, and leading agencies under one roof.
Attendees can expect a packed program featuring engaging presentations, practical workshops, and ample networking opportunities. Affiliate Conference 2026 takes place in Berlin, Germany.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The Affiliate Conference 2026 takes place on November 9, 2026, at Hotel nhow Berlin.
- 2Scale and Focus: This leading conference focuses on affiliate and partner marketing, attracting around 300 participants.
- 3Organiser: The event is organised by Oliro Events, known for their expertise in affiliate marketing.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include industry experts, successful affiliates, and agencies.
- 5Entry: Tickets are available for purchase online, including access to the evening event Affiliate NetworkxX.
Why visit
Attending the Affiliate Conference offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders and network with peers. Gain insights into the latest affiliate marketing strategies and tools that can elevate your business. Participate in workshops designed to enhance your skills and connect with potential partners.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at the Affiliate Conference allows you to showcase your products and services to a targeted audience of affiliate marketing professionals. This leading conference focuses on affiliate and partner marketing, attracting around 300 participants. The event is organised by Oliro Events, known for their expertise in affiliate marketing. Attendees include industry experts, successful affiliates, and agencies.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Affiliate and performance marketing managers at brands running CPA, CPL or revenue-share programmes
Media buyers and paid-traffic specialists working Google, Meta, native, push and display inventory
Affiliate network and CPA network account managers sourcing new publishers and offers
Publishers, comparison-site owners and content creators monetising SEO, email or social traffic
Lead-generation operators in finance, insurance, iGaming, health and e-commerce verticals
Affiliate and performance agencies evaluating partnerships, tracking stacks and payout terms
Adtech and tracking vendors scouting integration partners and advertiser accounts
Compliance, fraud-prevention and payments specialists serving affiliate payouts and KYC flows
Founders and business-development leads from smaller affiliate startups looking for networks and traffic sources
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Affiliate and CPA networks presenting advertiser offers across iGaming, finance, health and e-commerce
Tracking and attribution platforms selling postback, click-tracking and conversion-reporting tooling
Traffic sources and ad networks offering display, native, push, pop, influencer and email inventory
Performance agencies and affiliate-management shops offering programme setup and publisher recruiting
Lead-generation and CPL providers with vertical-specific form, call and app-install flows
Fraud-prevention, compliance and KYC vendors addressing affiliate fraud and advertising rules
Payment and mass-payout providers handling publisher settlements in multiple currencies
Creative-optimisation, landing-page and BI tooling vendors aimed at media-buying teams
Advertisers and brands with in-house affiliate programmes looking for publishers directly
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Affiliate networks and CPA offer catalogues
Click tracking, postback and attribution platforms
Traffic sources: display, native, push, pop, social and influencer inventory
Lead generation and CPL solutions for finance, insurance, iGaming and health offers
Revenue-share and hybrid deal structures for publishers
Fraud prevention, brand-bidding monitoring and compliance tooling
Publisher payout and mass-payment solutions
Creative, landing-page and conversion-optimisation tools for media buyers
Affiliate programme management and agency services
Analytics, reporting and BI dashboards for performance marketing teams
Location & Facilities
Venue
Hotel nhow Berlin
Stralauer Allee 3, 10245 Berlin
Facilities
Parking
Hotel nhow Berlin in Berlin typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Hotel nhow Berlin in Berlin typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Hotel nhow Berlin for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
9 November 2026:09:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Berlin, Germany
Why it matters
Attending the Affiliate Conference offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders and network with peers. Gain insights into the latest affiliate marketing strategies and tools that can elevate your business.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Hybrid engagement models
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · EUR
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Berlin Brandenburg
to venue
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hotel Nhow Berlin
upper midscale design hotel / venue hotel
Stralauer Allee, Friedrichshain, at the venueMusic-themed design hotel on the Spree used as the distance reference for all nearby listings; shortest walk to sessions. Approximate nightly band for the event week, garage parking charged separately.
Industriepalast Hostel
budget hostel
Friedrichshain, near Warschauer StrasseRated 4.0 across roughly 2.7K reviews with an excellent location; breakfast paid, free Wi-Fi, paid parking, bar, restaurant and kitchen in rooms. Dorm and private-room rates sit at the low end of the Friedrichshain band.
MEININGER Hotel Berlin East Side Gallery
budget to midscale
Friedrichshain, approx. 1.3 km from the venueRated 3.9; breakfast paid, free Wi-Fi, paid parking, bar, kitchen in rooms, accessible and smoke-free. About 15 to 20 minutes on foot along the Spree or one short tram hop.
Die Fabrik Hotel
budget hotel
Kreuzberg/Friedrichshain border, approx. 430 m from the venueRated 4.2; free Wi-Fi, parking and restaurant. One of the closest private-room options to the venue, which pushes its event-week rate above the hostel tier.
Grand Hostel Berlin Urban
three-star hostel/hotel
Berlin, approx. 2.3 km from the venueRated 4.0; breakfast, free Wi-Fi, parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly, restaurant, kitchen in rooms and laundry. Two S-Bahn stops or a 10 to 15 minute ride-hail trip to Warschauer Strasse.
Homaris East Side
budget
Friedrichshain, approx. 420 m from the venueRated 3.4; breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, pet-friendly and restaurant. A short walk to Stralauer Allee makes it a practical base for a two-night conference stay.
Shipotel-Berlin GmbH
budget / unique boat hotel
Friedrichshain, approx. 470 m from the venueRated 4.3; free Wi-Fi, parking and restaurant. Moored-cabin rooms on the Spree, a few minutes from the venue; limited cabin inventory means event-week rates can spike.
a&o Hostel Berlin Friedrichshain
budget hostel
Friedrichshain, approx. 1.4 km from the venueRated 3.4; breakfast paid, free Wi-Fi, paid parking, bar, accessible, kid-friendly and smoke-free. Large inventory keeps it among the cheapest beds within walking distance of the venue.
Minimal Hostel Kreuzberg
budget hostel
Kreuzberg, approx. 440 m from the venueRated 4.6 with a small room count. Strong guest score and very close to the venue, so book early; rates sit between hostel and budget-hotel bands.
Numa Berlin Sketch
midscale apartment hotel
Berlin, approx. 1.2 km from the venueRated 4.3; breakfast paid, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly, fitness centre, parking, kitchen in some rooms and smoke-free. Digital check-in apartments suit longer stays with a working kitchen.
Pegasus Hostel Berlin
budget hostel
Friedrichshain areaRated 4.4; breakfast paid. Low-cost beds a short S-Bahn or tram ride from Warschauer Strasse, useful for publisher and freelancer budgets.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
S-Bahn
Estimated costApprox. EUR 4.40-4.80 single ABC ticket
Best forBerlin Brandenburg (BER) to Ostkreuz, then S3/S5/S7/S75 one stop to Warschauer Strasse
The ABC zone ticket covers the airport in zone C plus central Berlin; validate before boarding. Journey approx. 40-50 min with one change. Confirm the current BVG fare before travel.
Airport Express (FEX) plus S-Bahn
Estimated costApprox. EUR 4.40-4.80 total on one ABC ticket
Best forBER to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, then S-Bahn east to Ostkreuz or Warschauer Strasse
Useful when the S9/S45 timings do not suit; the FEX runs to Hauptbahnhof and the same ABC ticket covers the onward S-Bahn leg. Check the connection time at Hauptbahnhof for a heavy bag.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 55-70 metered single journey
Best forBerlin Brandenburg (BER) to Hotel nhow Berlin
Approx. 30-45 min depending on traffic on the city motorway approach. Berlin taxis are metered; keep the receipt for expense claims and confirm the fare band with the driver for late arrivals.
ride-hail
Estimated costApprox. EUR 48-65 app quote
Best forBER pick-up zone to Friedrichshain hotels
Uber, Bolt and FreeNow quote dynamically, so the figure moves with demand and time of day; usually slightly cheaper than a metered taxi outside peak hours. Pick-up is at the marked ride-hail bay outside Terminal 1.
tram or bus
Estimated costApprox. EUR 3.50-4.00 single AB ticket
Best forWarschauer Strasse and Ostkreuz to Stralauer Allee and Ostkreuz surroundings
Short hops between the station cluster and the riverside hotels; a single AB ticket is valid for a two-hour journey with changes in one direction. Confirm the current BVG tariff.
24-hour transit pass
Estimated costApprox. EUR 10.50-11.50 for a 24-hour ABC ticket
Best forBerlin ABC zones including BER and Friedrichshain
Worth it if you land, transfer and travel into the city on the same day; covers S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram and bus. Buy and validate on the BVG app or at the airport station machines.
7-day transit pass
Estimated costApprox. EUR 40-45 for a 7-day AB ticket
Best forBerlin AB zones for the conference week
AB covers Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg and central Berlin but not the airport in zone C; add a single extension ticket for the BER legs. Confirm the current BVG price tier before purchase.
parking
Estimated costApprox. EUR 25-35 per 24 hours
Best forHotel nhow Berlin garage, Stralauer Allee
Hotel garage rate for event-week stays; Friedrichshain street parking is limited, metered and often full in the evenings. Confirm the rate and garage height limit with the hotel before driving in.
Weather
Early November in Berlin is late autumn: expect overcast skies, daytime highs typically around 6-10 C, overnight lows near 1-4 C, and frequent light rain or drizzle driven by wind off the Spree. Daylight is short, with sunset around 16:30 to 17:00 during the conference window, so plan evening walks and hotel transfers accordingly. These are climatological bands, not a forecast; check a seven-day forecast before packing.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Germany uses 230 V type F (Schuko) sockets, so UK, US and most Asian plugs need an adapter; two-pin Europlugs fit without one. EU roaming rules let travellers with an EU or EEA SIM use their home allowance in Germany. Visitors from outside the EU should buy a prepaid SIM from Telekom, Vodafone or O2, all of which require photo ID registration under German law, or use an eSIM that supports EU roaming. Hotel and venue Wi-Fi is normally available for email and browsing; confirm with the property whether it is free in rooms and meeting areas before relying on it for live tracking or postback testing.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language at the venue
Business conversations in Berlin affiliate circles usually run in English, especially with international networks and advertisers, but German helps with local agencies and publishers. Ask before switching language and keep offer documents in English for the widest reach.
Punctuality and scheduling
Meeting times are taken seriously. Arrive at stands and meeting rooms a few minutes early, and treat a booked slot as firm; a no-show is read as disinterest rather than a casual delay.
Cash, cards and tipping
Cards are widely accepted in Berlin, but some bakeries, kiosks and traditional restaurants still prefer cash. Tipping is not mandatory; rounding up or adding around five to ten percent for good service is the local norm.
Sunday closures
Most shops close on Sundays, including the day after a Saturday close of the conference. Buy essentials, SIM credit and snacks on Saturday, and check restaurant hours in Friedrichshain before planning a late dinner.
Ticket validation
Berlin works on an honour system with spot checks. Validate paper tickets in the stamping machines on the platform and keep a valid digital ticket on your phone; inspectors charge an on-the-spot penalty fare for unvalidated tickets.
Friedrichshain around the venue
The district mixes riverside walkways, the East Side Gallery, clubs and casual dining, with late-night noise on weekends. Choose a room away from the street if you need sleep before an early session, and use the Spree path for the walk between hotels and the venue.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: BER
Book the Berlin leg before the autumn conference window tightens: Sunday and Monday arrivals into BER price up fastest, while a Tuesday or Wednesday return is usually cheaper. Captures for 8 November 2026 departures showed Dubai DXB routings with a nonstop Eurowings service at about 8 hr 25 min and one-stops via Amman and Istanbul; New York JFK options ran Turkish Airlines via Istanbul at about 14 hr 35 min and Condor via Frankfurt at about 11 hr 10 min; London had short hops via Amsterdam at roughly 3 hr 35 min plus a rail alternative from St Pancras to Berlin Hauptbahnhof of about 9 hr 47 min with two changes; Tokyo routings via Abu Dhabi, Doha or Warsaw ran roughly 19 hr 45 min to 23 hr 30 min. Fares were still loading at capture time, so no ticket prices are quoted here - compare live fares, baggage allowances and the S-Bahn transfer time from BER before booking.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Berlin Brandenburg (BER). Allow road or rail time to Hotel nhow Berlin; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Hotel nhow Berlin: Stralauer Allee, Friedrichshain, at the venue: Hotel Nhow Berlin; Friedrichshain, near Warschauer Strasse: Industriepalast Hostel; Friedrichshain, approx. 1.3 km from the venue: MEININGER Hotel Berlin East Side Gallery.
Ride-hail: Uber, Bolt and FreeNow all operate in Berlin, with apps quoting a fixed price before you confirm, which makes them useful for late arrivals at BER or for the 2 km hop from hotels near Alexanderplatz. Pick-up from the airport is at the marked ride-hail bays outside the terminals rather than the taxi rank, and drivers usually ask for the terminal number in the app note. Expect surge pricing during the morning conference start and after evening networking events, and keep a card linked to the app because in-app cash payment is not the norm.
Public transit: Berlin's BVG and S-Bahn network covers the whole trip. From BER, S9 and S45 run into the city; Ostkreuz is the interchange for the eastern Friedrichshain cluster, and Warschauer Strasse serves the Stralauer Allee riverside. U-Bahn, tram and bus lines fill the gaps, and a single ticket allows a two-hour journey with changes in one direction, while 24-hour and 7-day passes suit multi-day conference stays. The Deutschlandticket is valid on this local network, including the airport S-Bahn, but not on long-distance ICE or IC trains. Validate paper tickets before boarding and check the BVG app for engineering works, since weekend S-Bahn closures are common.
Parking: Hotel nhow Berlin has its own garage at Stralauer Allee with a daily charge, which is the most practical option if you drive to the venue; confirm the rate and vehicle height limit at booking. On-street parking in Friedrichshain is metered, tightly contested in the evenings and often restricted around the Warschauer Strasse cluster, so do not plan on finding a free space next to the venue. For a cheaper multi-day option, leave the car at a Park and Ride outside the ring and continue by S-Bahn into Ostkreuz.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November (early November conference window)
Temperature: Approx. 6-10 C daytime highs and 1-4 C overnight lows, based on Berlin climatology for early November; confirm the actual forecast in the final week.
Seasonality: Late autumn is the wettest-feeling part of the Berlin year: frequent overcast days, light rain or drizzle on roughly a third of days, and gusty wind along the Spree. Daylight is short, with sunset before 17:00 by mid-November.
Packing: Pack warm mid-layers, a waterproof shell with a hood, a compact umbrella and shoes that handle wet pavements and long transit walks. Add a scarf and gloves for evening networking, and bring a type F power adapter plus a power bank, since cold weather drains phone batteries faster during a full day of badge scanning and app-based tracking checks.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Affiliate Conference 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
T-14: Confirm your registration is approved and note whether the pass is a full conference, networking-only or exhibitor-visitor category, then download the affiliate-conference.de/schedule.
T-2
T-13: Book the flight and hotel together; Friedrichshain properties near Stralauer Allee fill for event weeks, so reserve a refundable rate early.
T-3
T-12: Build a meeting list of five to eight networks, advertisers or traffic sources you want to see, with the geo, vertical and payout model you can actually deliver.
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T-11: Prepare a one-page media kit or advertiser brief with monthly volume, top geos, verticals, tracking platform and contact details for quick follow-ups.
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T-10: Check your tracking stack: confirm postback URLs, conversion pixels and access to reporting dashboards work on your laptop and phone.
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T-9: Book the BER transfer plan: S-Bahn route with the Ostkreuz change, or a pre-booked taxi if you land late with luggage.
T-7
T-8: Sort travel documents, passport validity, Schengen visa status if applicable and travel insurance covering business trips.
T-8
T-7: Load the BVG app or a contactless card for Berlin ABC tickets, and check whether a 24-hour or 7-day pass beats single fares for your stay.
T-9
T-5: Review the session list, mark the compliance, tracking and vertical-specific talks, and note any speaker or network you want to meet afterwards.
T-10
T-4: Confirm hotel check-in times, ask about late arrival and check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
T-11
T-3: Pack business-casual layers, a waterproof jacket, comfortable shoes for transit walks and a type F power adapter for German sockets.
T-12
T-2: Download offline maps for Friedrichshain and Ostkreuz, save the venue address and set up ride-hailing apps with a payment card.
T-13
T-1: Charge devices, prepare printed business cards, and re-check the organiser emails for door times or access-pass QR codes.
Day 0
Arrive with buffer before the first session, collect your badge, walk the floor once to locate priority stands and set follow-up reminders on your phone.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Hotel nhow Berlin
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Affiliate Conference 2026 registration concourse
Hotel nhow Berlin
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Hotel nhow Berlin
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights€190.00
- Per diem × 2€150.00
Estimated total€340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Affiliate Conference 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Affiliate Conference 2026, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Affiliate marketing software and tools and Performance marketing solutions solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Affiliate Conference 2026 in Berlin.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Affiliate marketing software and tools and Performance marketing solutions products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Berlin show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- Affiliate marketing
- A performance model where a publisher sends traffic to an advertiser and is paid only for a defined action, such as a sale, lead, app install or registration.
- CPA (cost per action)
- The fixed amount an advertiser pays per completed action. On an affiliate network, the CPA is the headline payout rate publishers compare when choosing offers.
- CPL (cost per lead)
- A payout model where the publisher is paid for a validated lead, typically a form fill or call, rather than a closed sale. Common in insurance, finance and solar offers.
- RevShare
- Revenue share: the publisher receives a percentage of the revenue generated by the traffic it sends, instead of a flat CPA. Frequently used in iGaming and subscription products.
- Hybrid deal
- A payout structure that combines a smaller fixed CPA with a revenue-share component, used to balance risk between advertiser and publisher.
- Affiliate network
- A platform that aggregates advertiser offers, recruits publishers, tracks conversions and handles invoicing and payouts between both sides.
- Postback
- A server-to-server call that fires a conversion from the advertiser or network back to the publisher's tracking system, so the buyer can reconcile clicks and payouts.
- Tracking link
- The unique URL issued to a publisher for a specific offer and traffic source, carrying the identifiers needed to attribute conversions correctly.
- EPC (earnings per click)
- Publisher revenue divided by clicks sent. Buyers use EPC benchmarks to compare how well the same offer monetises on different traffic sources.
- Conversion rate (CR)
- The share of clicks or visitors that complete the target action. Landing-page and pre-lander testing at the conference usually targets CR and EPC improvements together.
- Sub-affiliate
- A publisher that sends traffic through another publisher's account, adding a tier to attribution and payout splits.
- Brand bidding
- Running paid search ads on an advertiser's trademarked terms. Most affiliate programmes restrict it, and compliance sessions at affiliate events usually cover the enforcement rules.
- KYC and compliance checks
- Identity and traffic-source verification applied to publishers before payouts, required in regulated verticals such as iGaming, finance and health.
- Tier-1 / tier-2 geo
- Shorthand for market tiers by payout level and purchasing power. Tier-1 typically covers Western Europe, North America and Australia; tier-2 covers lower-payout markets.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Affiliate Conference 2026 Berlin
- Affiliate Conference Berlin 2026
- Berlin Germany
- Conference Conference Berlin
- Affiliate marketing software and tools
- Performance marketing solutions
- Analytics and tracking services
- Content marketing strategies
- digital transformation expo
- Berlin technology expo 2026
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