Annual Affiliate Leaders Summit to be repeated at SBC event
The Affiliate Leaders Summit, a stand-alone event for affiliates, affiliate managers, and enabling suppliers, is set to take place from September 16-18, 2021, at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. This year's event promises a targeted networking and learning experience, with a dedicated content stage and a curated audience of 8,000 operator representatives and 3,500 affiliates.
The summit is designed to make networking easier by providing a dedicated space for connections. Rasmus Sojmark, SBC Founder and CEO, stated that the Affiliate Leaders Summit aims to celebrate the work of affiliates in the industry, with the new addition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards.
The Affiliate Leaders Stage will feature a variety of speakers, including Jonathan Edelshaim (Natural Intelligence CEO), Elaine Gardiner-Ruddock (TAG Media Managing Director), Peter Guni (Traffic Lab CEO), Filip Komljenovic (Sofascore Head of Sales), Deb Lee (Director of AI & Data Operations, CILA, Entain), Andre Machado (Clever Advertising CCO), Leanne Muleba (Matching Visions Chief Operations Officer), and Johan Styren (Dilanti Media CEO and Co-founder).
The exhibitor list for this year's summit includes Catena Media, Clever Advertising, Evoke, Flashscore, Kaizen Gaming, Medier, Megapari, Novibet, and Shake.
The Affiliate Leaders Summit offers an evening networking lineup, including an opening party featuring Joel Corry and Imanbek, and the return of Infinity Lisbon, featuring performances from Alok and Timmy Trumpet.
Delegates will have full access to SBC Summit features, including evening socials, the main expo floor, and Super Stage keynotes. Additionally, they will have access to tailored content on the dedicated stage, Super Stage, and the addition of the Global Markets and Emerging Markets stages. The SBC show floor summit is expected to expand by 40% compared to last year's attendance.
For more detailed information about the schedule and key speakers for the 2021 event, please check historical event listings or press releases. The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2025, held in September 2025, offers a glimpse into the types of topics and speakers typically covered, with a focus on the evolution of affiliate marketing, new tech tools, performance data, advanced SEO strategies, AI trends, automation, CRM, content quality, and deal transparency.
- At the Affiliate Leaders Summit, attendees can expect a vibrant evening lineup, which includes food-and-drink events such as the opening party featuring Joel Corry and Imanbek, and entertainment from Alok and Timmy Trumpet.
- The Affiliate Leaders Stage will host a diverse range of speakers, discussing topics related to lifestyle, including tech trends, performance data, advanced SEO strategies, AI, automation, CRM, content quality, and deal transparency, as well as travel tips and insights from industry experts like Jonathan Edelshaim, Elaine Gardiner-Ruddock, and Johan Styren.
