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CJU 2026: Performance Marketing Leaders to Gather in Santa Barbara

CJ University 2026 celebrates its 25th anniversary in Santa Barbara, bringing together 1,000 performance marketing professionals for networking and strategy sessions.

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·August 12, 2026·2 min read
CJU 2026: Performance Marketing Leaders to Gather in Santa Barbara
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Industry Gathering Marks 25th Anniversary

CJU 2026 will take place from September 14 to September 17, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California. Organized by CJ, the event serves as a central summit for the performance marketing industry. The 2026 edition marks the 25th anniversary of the conference, which typically hosts approximately 1,000 marketing professionals.

The four-day program focuses on the future of affiliate and digital marketing. Attendees can expect a combination of guest keynotes, strategy sessions, and beachside networking opportunities. The event is designed to facilitate partnerships between advertisers, publishers, and agencies within the CJ ecosystem.

Partnership and Strategy Focus

While the specific speaker roster for 2026 has not yet been released, the event maintains a heavy emphasis on collaborative growth. Several major brands and service providers are confirmed as partners, including Bank of America, Yahoo, AT&T, and Shutterfly. These organizations represent various sectors of the performance marketing landscape, from financial services and telecommunications to retail and technology solutions.

The session content generally covers emerging trends in the affiliate sector, providing data-driven insights for program optimization. Participating partners like Cardlytics, CouponFollow, and ShopBack suggest a focus on loyalty, rewards, and conversion-driven publisher models.

Participation and Pricing

Registration for CJU 2026 offers tiered pricing based on the timing of the purchase. The single attendee rate starts at $1,695 for early bird registration and increases to $1,995 for standard admission. Group rates are available for teams of five or more, priced at $1,525.50 per person for early bird and $1,795.50 for standard tickets. All stated prices are gross (including VAT).

The event continues to utilize its traditional Santa Barbara setting to provide a dedicated environment for high-level networking and business development within the North American market.

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This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed.

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