Weekly Event Roundup: Global Affiliate Summits Lead CW 10/2026

The first week of March 2026 presents a dense schedule for the performance marketing sector, with a heavy geographic focus on Europe and the Middle East. Industry professionals will gather for specialized niche meetups, large-scale retail congresses, and global affiliate summits. These events facilitate direct networking between merchants and publishers while addressing current shifts in tracking technology and cross-border e-commerce strategies.

AWIN Meet Up: Travel (March 2, 2026)

This targeted networking event brings together travel industry partners at the Awin office in Berlin. Held one day before the start of the ITB trade fair, the meetup provides a physical space for publishers, advertisers, and agencies to coordinate upcoming seasonal campaigns. Attendees can utilize a dedicated meeting area to establish new contacts and refine their affiliate strategies within the travel vertical.

PMW Unlocked (March 3, 2026)

PMW Unlocked is a two-day performance marketing conference and exhibition held in London. Organized by Haymarket Media Group, the event brings together brand marketers, agencies, and technology providers. The program features five separate stages of content, focusing on driving measurable growth and business outcomes. Sessions typically cover topics ranging from conversion rate optimization to the latest developments in performance media buying.

D-Congress (March 4, 2026)

As a major retail event in Northern Europe, D-Congress facilitates discussions at the intersection of retail, technology, and culture. The event attracts industry leaders to Gothenburg to examine how sustainability and new technical infrastructures influence consumer behavior. The 2026 edition includes various keynote speakers and a large exhibition area where service providers showcase logistics and marketing solutions for the Swedish and international markets.

Affiliate World Global (March 4–5, 2026)

Affiliate World Global in Dubai serves as a major international hub for performance marketers. This two-day conference features expert-level presentations on native advertising, social media buying, and lead generation. The event includes an extensive exhibition hall where affiliates, traffic sources, and network representatives meet to discuss high-volume traffic opportunities and technical attribution challenges.

Affiliate White Sensation DUBAI (March 5, 2026)

Taking place alongside the larger Dubai conference circuit, this networking-focused event serves as a specialized hub for affiliates and advertisers. Hosted at the Treehouse venue, it provides a structured environment for digital advertising professionals and service providers to finalize deals and expand their industry contacts. The focus remains on high-level networking within the performance marketing community.