Affiliates take centre stage at SBC Summit, and in 2026, that commitment reaches a whole new level. The Affiliate Leaders Summit returns as a standalone, co-located event, running alongside SBC Summit so the global affiliate community can fully leverage the scale, energy, and networking power of this massive industry gathering. When the Summit first moved to Lisbon in 2024, Affiliate Leaders was a zone within the main SBC Summit floor. By 2026, thanks to remarkable growth and increasing demand, it stands as an established standalone event, supported by a strong audience and extensive business opportunities. The event also includes its own awards ceremony, the Affiliate Leaders Awards, celebrating excellence in affiliate marketing across a range of categories, which includes a diverse range of affiliate-focused categories, plus select operator and supplier awards linked to the performance marketing space. Your free VIP affiliate ticket, available via the application form on this page, also includes exceptional hospitality benefits: complimentary food and drinks across two dedicated Food Festival zones within the Affiliate Leaders Summit, plus access to all evening networking events, including the iconic INFINITY Lisbon, which last year featured performances by Alok and Timmy Trumpet. Be sure to download SBC Connect one month before the event to access the attendee list, conduct outreach, and schedule meetings in advance.