SitePlug, a part of Affinity Global Inc., believes in a simple success mantra: be present at top industry events and stay tuned in to the conversations that are shaping the future.
With global ad spending in the search market projected to soar to $351.50 billion and the affiliate market expected to reach $27.8 billion by 2025, there are plenty of exciting opportunities for advertisers and publishers.
But staying ahead in the game means showing up and adapting. Trends shift, platforms evolve, and strategies that worked for you in the past may not deliver the same results today.
Hear from our CEO, Lavin Punjabi, on what it takes to thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
The biggest affiliate and search events of Q3 are here—where thought leaders, game-changing insights, and elite networking opportunities collide.
Heading to any? Let’s meet up!
“MADFest is hands down one of the most unique events I’ve attended,” says Varun Desai, Director, Advertiser Sales, SitePlug. “It’s where bold ideas take center stage, brands unleash serious creativity, and the whole experience blends inspiration and entertainment in a way that just feels real.”
This year the event is back with its 8th edition—and it’s all set to bring 15,000+ brands and agencies together.
The speaker lineup includes industry leaders such as Angela Affinita, Director of Global Marketing Creative at Disney; Belen Frau Uriarte, Global Communications Manager at IKEA; Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy; and Vicki Maguire, Chief Creative Officer at HAVAS, each of whom would be engaging on the theme of the event.
Hosted annually on the east coast, it is a hub that drives almost 4,500+ advertisers, publishers, ecommerce wizards, content publishers, media buyers, tech brains, and network ninjas in the mix.
For Clinfed Pereira, Associate Director at SitePlug, Affiliate Summit East checks all the boxes: “It is a must-attend for all marketers looking to scale partnerships, discover new traffic sources, and stay ahead of industry trends with all the informative speaker sessions—all in the heart of NYC”.
The event offers tailored sessions conducted by top voices like Mike Bruno, VP of Commerce, CNN; Elisabeth Chambry, Director of Commerce and Partnerships, InsideHook; Sara Schwarcz, Affiliate Marketing Manager, OSEA Malibu; and Alex Brown, Chief Growth Officer, Truly Free on stage.
Trusted by thousands of retailers and brands since 1999, eTail isn’t just a conference; it is a community that keeps this industry connected, engaged, and ahead of the curve all year long.
This year’s four-day event is serving insights that matter, with each day diving deep into what’s driving growth, relevance, and results in the space of interest:
- Search and Performance Marketing
- Striving for simplification and profitability in the AI Era
- Preparing for quality-conscious consumers
- Vision of the retail future
Looking to connect with decision-makers? Here is some info on who you’ll find in the room. 45% VP/Director/Head of Department, 18% C-Level/Presidents/Founders, 24% Manager/Sr. Manager, and 13% Consultants, Analysts & Specialists. They also have a speaker lineup—we’re talking PJ Oleksak, CEO, Nuts.com; Christina Monkman, Head of Ecommerce, IKEA US; Matt Trainor, SVP, Brand & Marketing, Lands’ End; and Jaclyn Fu, CEO, Pepper, among others.
Retail is moving fast, and with Gen Z’s heading back to stores for immersive experiences, brands must act quickly to bridge the gap between online and in-store. This is where Brand Insider Summit: Retail steps in!
The four-day experience brings together marketers and retail leaders to future-proof their marketing strategies through one-on-one meetings, roundtable discussions, and some insightful sessions by industry experts. This year, catch Bharat Sharma, COO, Affinity taking the stage and talking about “Boosting the Bottom Line: The Impact of Increased Touchpoints on Conversion Rates”.
Frank Pappalardi, Director, Advertiser Sales, SitePlug summed up his experience: “I’ve been to a few MediaPost Summits over the years, and the Retail Summit in Lake Tahoe has always been a standout. The setting is unbeatable, but it’s the conversations that really make it special—smart people, sharp insights, and real takeaways that actually move the needle. If you work in retail marketing, this one’s a no-brainer”.
And when the work wraps up? You’ll be kayaking at Lake Tahoe, golfing at Everline Resort, and horseback riding or getting a cable car to High Camp. Yep, this one’s got vibes.
Explore the latest trends in AdTech, MarTech, SaaS, and more at the 7th Annual DigiMarCon UK – a premier digital marketing conference. The two-day conference is packed with eye-opening case studies, cutting-edge strategies, speaker sessions, and unmatched networking opportunities.
CJU is the real deal for forward-thinking advertisers and publishers. If serious growth is on your radar, this is one event you can’t afford to miss. Set in the scenic backdrop of Santa Barbara, this event brings together over 1,000 marketing minds where ideas evolve into real results.
As AI drives new possibilities, the theme for CJU25 is ‘Be Bold. Move Forward.’ — encourages the industry to have a clear vision and move forward with bold strategies that lead to real progress.
The three-day event is immersed in collaboration, innovation, and industry change. From the Zone and Beach Party to the legendary Cocktail Hour & ½, connections happen in every corner of the event.
According to Karishma Parmar, Director of Advertiser Sales at SitePlug, “CJU in Santa Barbara is CJ’s exclusive annual event that brings together top brands, publishers, and industry leaders for high-impact networking, strategic insights, and partnership growth in a relaxed, coastal setting.”
September 15-16, JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, USA
AI, personalization, and seamless booking aren’t just buzzwords—they’re the price of entry to the modern traveler’s itinerary. And the smartest way to keep up is by learning from the experts!
Digital Travel Summit brings together senior travel leaders from hotels, OTAs, airlines, and transportation to shape what’s next for travel. The conference will set the stage for what’s next in travel with a program packed with insights—from industry-wide perspectives like The State of Travel to tactical sessions like Bookings, Not BS. It will also feature sponsor-led content on performance marketing, social media strategy for crisis communications, case studies that show what’s really working, and much more.
Frank Pappalardi, Director of Advertiser Sales, has attended several Digital Travel Summits and consistently finds them valuable. With sessions that offer practical, actionable insights and top-tier networking opportunities, the event stands out in many ways. He also shared, “If you’re in travel marketing, this event is a must-attend.”
Who’s speaking at Digital Travel Summit? Max Gomez Montejo, Chief Digital Marketing Officer, TAFER Hotels and Resorts; Brian Schultz, CIO, Cruise Planners; Laurel Greatrix, VIP of Marketing, Viator along with others will take stage.
DMEXCO 2025 isn’t just talking digital—it’s cranking the volume all the way up. With 800+ speakers across 14 stages, the lineup’s got serious star power: Carsten Maschmeyer, CEO at Maschmeyer Group; Alma Lipa, CDMO at L’oreal; Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO and Founder, S4 Capital and WPP; and many others will be dropping business wisdom.
“DMEXCO is one of the largest and most influential events in the global adtech space. It brings together key decision-makers, innovators, and marketers from around the world. What stood out to me was the quality of conversations and how seamless networking was thanks to their event app — it really made it easy to connect with the right people”, exclaimed Varun Desai, Director, Advertiser Sales.
Quarter 2 Events – 2025
The MediaPost Brand Insider Summit: QSR is where top marketers from quick-service, fast-casual, and casual dining brands come together to tackle today’s biggest challenges.
As our very own Sagar Joshi, AVP of Advertiser Sales puts it: “With rising prices, increasingly selective customers—especially Gen Z—and intense competition, standing out in the QSR and fast-casual space has never been tougher.”
But at the end of the day, everyone’s got to eat! And that means big opportunities for brands that know how to connect with their audience.
This year at Brand Insider Summit: QSR, hear industry experts, Ha Ly, Head of Marketing – Pokeworks; Casey Terrell, VP of Marketing – Blaze Pizza; Erin Levzow, Chief Growth Officer – Batch & Box and Terri Rigney, Principal Program Lead, Customer & Market Insights – Chick-fil-A, dive into the Omnichannel Marketing for the Diner of Tomorrow.
This event is about lasting connections—and a little adventure. And by adventure we mean get ready for kayaking, axe throwing, Topgolf, brewery tour and much more! Whether you’re here to strategize, socialize, or swing a club, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
brightonSEO is the ultimate search marketing conference, uniting marketers from around the world to meet, learn, and level up their skills. It’s where industry experts break down the dos and don’ts of search marketing, delivering actionable insights you won’t want to miss.
Hear from leading voices like Abi Bennetts, Digital PR Director, Propellernet; Amber Shand, Founder, She Bytes Back; Folashade Uba, SEO Analyst, A.P. Moller-Maersk, Lily Ray, VP of SEO Strategy and Research, Amsive Digital—and many more!
brightonSEO goes beyond trends, offering hands-on training courses and workshops in Analytics, PPC, SEO, YouTube Advertising, and more. Plus, Hero Conf, hosted alongside brightonSEO, brings together top minds in digital advertising to share expert insights and cutting-edge strategies in PPC and Paid Social advertising.
And when it comes to networking, it’s anything but ordinary! Join roundtable discussions, walk-and-talk meetups, Yoga in the Lanes, a beach clean-up, a Friday party on the pier, or even a 5K Seafront run.
Widely recognized as the world’s leading performance and partner marketing conference, PI Live unites e-commerce-driven affiliate marketers, publishers, retailers, OPMs, and tech innovators from all over the world. From complimentary buffet to trip to the Everglades and local food tour and, this event makes business mingling unforgettable.
This year, our very own Krisha Kamdar, Associate Manager – US Ad Sales, SitePlug will be taking the stage to discuss ‘Browser Extension Controversies and Their Impact on the Affiliate Ecosystem.’ She will be joined by industry experts:
- Tye DeGrange – CEO, Round Barn Labs
- George Greaves – Growth Marketing Manager, 3Z Brands
Krisha Kamdar, “This is my first time at PI Live, and I’m excited to be invited as a panelist for the Community Pick session. The ad tech world moves at warp speed—what’s hot today might be ancient history by next week. That’s why events like PI Live are a goldmine. It’s all about connecting, collaborating, and keeping up with the madness. They say five years in any other industry is like one in this one… so consider this my crash course in staying ahead of the game!”
Nordic Domain Days is the premier international conference for the domain name industry, bringing together registries, registrars, resellers, investors hosting and service providers from around the world.
From exploring trending topics like Web3, cryptocurrency, AI, and the evolving legislative landscape to fostering face-to-face interactions between contributors and participants, Nordic Domain Days brings it all. Hear from top domain industry experts like Alan Shiflett, Sr. Director of Product Management at GoDaddy, and Gabriella Schittek, Global Stakeholder Engagement Director at ICANN, among others.
That’s not all! This year, Nordic Domain Days marks a decade of connections with an electrifying Karaoke Night—and, of course, a delicious smorgasbord of savory and sweet delights.
Jonathan Dsouza, Associate Director, Publisher Alliances at SitePlug, calls this a must-attend event—and not just because of his sweet tooth! “Nordic Domain Days 2025 is the ultimate gathering for Nordic domain enthusiasts. From Swedish Fika to aromatic coffee, indulge in the tasty treats while helping domainers secure even sweeter deals on typo domains. It’s the perfect mix of business, culture, and a little extra sugar!”
Formerly Affiliate Huddle, AffiliFest is not any typical conference—it’s a one-day experience designed for the UK affiliate community, packed with tons of meetings, trending insights, and zero dull moments.
What sets it apart from a typical conference? An amusement park! Hard to believe, but AffiliFest brings industry leaders together in an amusement park setting, complete with a roller disco and next-level networking. Through its app, you can schedule your meetings beforehand, making networking more efficient and productive.
Varun Desai, Director, Advertiser Sales says: “Affiliate Huddle had been a great experience that not only offered me valuable learning opportunities through practical workshops but also helped build meaningful connections. And with its rebranding as AffiliFest, the event is taking a fresh approach to networking—blending professional connections with an engaging and entertaining atmosphere. This shift not only fosters stronger relationships but also sparks creative strategies for engaging clients and partners in new and exciting ways.”
With 1,300 attendees, 500 brands, and thousands of meetings, this is one experience you surely don’t want to miss.
Founded in 2011 as the Online Marketing Rockstars Festival, OMR has grown into Europe’s largest gathering for executives, managers, and decision-makers in the digital economy, media, and marketing industries.
From SEO, PPC, and performance marketing insights to networking with top affiliates, brands, and agencies—this event delivers it all while welcoming 67,000 people. Over 800 speakers across the world, find industry experts and digital decision-makers to celebrity A-listers, such as Ryan Reynolds and Dirk Nowitzki this year.
This year at OMR, Lothar Krause (VP, Advertiser Sales) and Pia Frey (CMO) from Affinity will lead the panel on The Evolution and Future of AdTech. Joining them are industry experts Marius Rausch (Global Head, Microsoft Monetize), Tom Laband (Co-Founder & CEO, Adsquare),and Arthur May (CMO, IONOS) for a deep dive into what’s next in AdTech.
Lothar Krause, “OMR is still one of the top events foronline marketing and AdTech!I’vebeen involved from the start—hosting panels, leading tours, and speaking on stage.It’s the perfect place forexpert insights, hands-on masterclasses, and top-tier networking.Plus, this year, I’m excited tohost panels on the Yellow Stage with Pia!”
Another dynamic four-day event by MediaPost, Brand Insider Summit: Travel & Hospitality is the perfect opportunity to build meaningful connections through one-on-one meetings.
As travelers seek a seamless journey from start to finish, brands are investing in every touchpoint to enhance the experience. From reaching the right traveler at the right time to keeping up with the omnichannel traveler, this event will talk about ways that will unpack loyalty, personalization, media planning and digital experiences with top marketers from airlines, hotels and theme parks.
Join thought-provoking roundtable discussions on topics like Mastering the Center of Excellence Model for Multi-Brand Portfolios, Cultivating Relationships with Influencers and Other Brands. Hear from top travel and hospitality experts, including Gino Abbate, VP of Americas Marketing at Hilton; Leigh Strickland, Director of Loyalty Program Marketing at Marriott; Colleen Sanderson, Director of Brand and Marketing at United Airlines, and more!
That’s not all! Like any other Media Post event, expect a perfect mix of business and fun—think Brewery Tours, Third Man Records, Topgolf, Kayaking, and more!
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, AWIN ThinkTank is going global! After hosting multiple regional events last year, this year marks a Special Edition Global ThinkTank, uniting marketers from around the world for one powerful event. Hear Adam Ross, CEO, AWIN reveal the latest platform upgrades and shares his vision for the future of affiliate marketing.
This event explores the industry’s most pressing topics, from AI in action and the future of affiliate monetization to hidden opportunities in consumer behavior—all with insights from top marketing experts. Joining the conversation are Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy; Lily Ray, VP of SEO Strategy and Research at Amsive Digital; and many more.
And to wrap it all up? A Beachside Bon Voyage party on the final night!
Previously known as Dealmaker Optimism, Rakuten Optimism is one of the largest gatherings of 1,000+ marketers from retail, finance, and travel. The event fosters meaningful connections through private meeting rooms, networking pods, and open collaboration spaces.
Day 1 concludes with the Golden Link Awards ceremony, celebrating and honoring industry-leading advertisers, publishers and agencies. This year’s energy is the perfect chance to connect with top industry leaders, including Bozoma Saint John, former CMO of Netflix, Pepsi, Apple, and Uber.
“Rakuten Optimism always deliver big—insightful sessions, interactive experiences, and powerful networking. A seamless, high-energy event that leave everyone inspired and ready for what’s next!” says Clinfed Pereira, Associate Director, SitePlug
Omnichannel marketing is more complex than ever and capturing consumer attention long enough to drive conversions is no small feat. So, how can brands cut through the noise and turn engagement into action?
Designed to address today’s toughest marketing questions, MediaPost’s Performance Marketing Insider Summit – a three-day event connects marketers seeking answers and aiming to maximize ROAS, streamline efficiency, and drive measurable results.
From content sessions and roundtables to fun activities like a walking tour, Café Du Monde, and axe throwing, this iconic Insider Summit is all about honing the key channels that drive your performance marketing strategy—search, social, eCommerce, loyalty, and more (in a fun way of course)!
If you’re looking for the latest tech, trends, and business models in digital and physical retail, SHOPTALK Europeis a must attend!
With 160+ expert speakers (and zero pay-to-play), this event aims to equip you with the insights you need to navigate your next phase of growth and unlock your latest innovations.
The sessions delve into key topics such as understanding the evolving consumer landscape, redefining the role of physical stores, excelling in unified commerce, and pioneering innovative marketing and engagement strategies—covering nearly every aspect of the tech-driven retail space.
“With curated meetings and some of the biggest brands sharing their expertise, Shoptalk Europe was the perfect place to gain insights and build valuable connections. Plus, Barcelona was the perfect backdrop!” says Varun Desai, Director, Advertiser Sales, SitePlug.
Joining the discussions are industry leaders, including Charlotte Werger, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, H&M; Andrea Cappi, Chief eBusiness & Omnichannel Officer, Valentino; Renee Morin, Chief Sustainability Officer, eBay; Gaurav Goel, VP, Global Commercial Strategy & International Ecommerce, PepsiCo; and Gary Topp, European Commercial Director, AliExpress; among others.
Impact’s flagship event, iPX 2025, is set to be a premier gathering for industry leaders, bringing together thousands of brands, agencies, and publishers to explore the future of partnerships and performance marketing.
With a focus on bigger ideas, smarter collaborations, and stronger connections, iPX 2025 promises to deliver insightful keynotes, cutting-edge discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Clinfed Pereira, Associate Director, SitePlug is excitedly looking forward to this year’s iPX! “With its move to Austin, iPX 2025 is set to be bigger, bolder, and more dynamic than ever! Fresh energy, top-tier networking, and game-changing insights—I can’t wait to see what’s in store this year.”
SitePlug On The Move
We kicked off the year strong, attending top events like Affiliate Summit West, Domain Pulse, MWC, PMW Unlocked, and AW Dubai. If you missed out on Q1 and Q2’s biggest affiliate and search events, Q3 is your chance to catch up!
Over the years, we have not only attended events but also taken pride in hosting ‘Affinity Connects’—our way of celebrating clients worldwide, fostering real connections, and having a great time along the way.
