Rise in Affiliate Summit by 40% as International Operators and Affiliates Swarm Lisbon
**Affiliate Leaders Summit 2025 Set to Return to Lisbon with Expanded Format**
The Affiliate Leaders Summit is set to return to Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) in September 2025, promising a larger and more influential event than ever before. The three-day summit, running from the 16th to the 18th of September, will take place alongside the SBC Summit and will feature an expanded show floor by 40% compared to the previous year[1][2][4].
The summit will offer a focused platform for affiliates, affiliate managers, and enabling suppliers, providing a targeted networking and learning experience with a curated audience of 8,000 operator representatives and 3,500 affiliates[1][2]. The main exhibition and conference sessions will occur at FIL, while the MEO Arena will host the Super Stage for keynote speeches and the Affiliate Leaders Awards ceremony[1][4].
The Affiliate Leaders Summit will debut the Affiliate Leaders Awards, with a dedicated awards ceremony held on September 17, 2025, at the MEO Arena. This event will include the SBC Awards, celebrating achievements in the affiliate marketing space[1][3].
Key conference speakers include major industry leaders such as Jonathan Edelshaim, CEO of Natural Intelligence, Elaine Gardiner-Ruddock, Managing Director at TAG Media, and Andre Machado, CCO of Clever Advertising, among others[2]. The content will cover affiliate marketing’s evolution, including martech tools, audience-driven strategies, and future trends such as AI and diversification[2].
The summit will also feature new stages: Global Markets and Emerging Markets stages. These stages are designed to explore regional strategies and understand new audiences. Conference sessions will cover topics like automation, CRM, content authenticity, and deal transparency[2].
In addition to the conference sessions, the summit will offer a dedicated space for networking. The VIP Event Pass includes access to all conference sessions, evening networking parties, a pre-loaded food festival wristband, and post-event access to all content[4]. The Expo Only Pass is free and gives access to the exhibition floor only[4].
Affiliate and operator attendees will receive complimentary access to the event's premium evening networking lineup, which includes the Opening Party with JoelCorry and Imanbek, as well as INFINITYLisbon, featuring performances from Alok and TimmyTrumpet[1]. The INFINITY Lisbon party on the evening of September 18 is a key networking and entertainment event for attendees[1].
A Group VIP Event Pass offers a saving of €200 per ticket when buying three or more passes. The Expo+ Pass grants access to the full exhibition floor and all conference sessions across the three days[4].
References: [1] Affiliate Leaders Summit 2025 Official Website: [2] Affiliate Leaders Summit 2025 Agenda: [3] SBC Awards 2025 Official Website: [4] SBC Summit 2025 Official Website: [5] Affiliate Insider News: Expanded Affiliate Leaders Summit 2025 to Feature New Stages and Awards:
At the Affiliate Leaders Summit 2025, attendees can expect expanded partnership opportunities with technology providers in the sports, entertainment, and affiliate marketing sectors. The summit will also host discussions featuring key industry leaders on the integration of technology, such as AI and martech tools, in audience-driven strategies.
The Affiliate Leaders Awards ceremony, taking place at the MEO Arena in 2025, will honor achievements in various fields, including sports and entertainment, showcasing the diverse nature of partnerships formed at the event.
