Collaborative Alliance Targets 10,000 Performance Marketers Within Larger 40,000-Attendee SBC Summit Ecosystem
SBC has officially announced a new strategic partnership with Conversion Conf by Conversion Club for the upcoming Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026. The specialized event will take place in Lisbon as a core component of the broader, massive SBC Summit ecosystem.
By combining the operational strengths of both event teams, the collaboration aims to build a highly targeted, purpose-driven environment for the performance marketing sector. The initiative addresses the specific business models, unique operational hurdles, and emerging traffic opportunities that modern affiliates navigate.
Engineering a Premium Environment for Digital Marketers
The performance marketing landscape requires dedicated networking infrastructure where traffic buyers and brand acquisition teams can sync seamlessly. organizers are structuring the 2026 installment to maximize actionable lead generation and direct peer-to-peer learning.
Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026: Event Specifications
| Operational Feature | Event Metrics & Scope | Strategic Value to Attendees |
| Dedicated Attendance | 10,000 Specialized Professionals | Consolidates key media buyers, traffic publishers, and tech providers. |
| Exhibition Footprint | 15,000 Square Meters | Provides ample space for localized booths, meeting zones, and lounges. |
| Exhibitor Presence | 150 Target Exhibitors | Connects affiliates directly with competitive networks, programs, and SaaS tools. |
| Content Tracks | Specialized Conference Schedules | Focuses on legislative shifts, modern SEO, and media-buying optimization. |
| Macro Ecosystem | Accessible 40,000-Attendee SBC Summit | Enables immediate crossover networking with major global gaming operators. |
The joint initiative leverages the notable community built by Svitlana Rossi and the Conversion Club team, integrating their localized affiliate reach into SBC’s global business infrastructure.
Executive Commentary: Designing for Affiliates First
SBC leadership noted that the agreement is driven by a shared philosophy that the affiliate sector deserves an enterprise-grade platform completely centered on its distinct operational needs.
Reflecting on the collaboration and community impact, Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said:
“I’ve admired what Svitlana Rossi and the Conversion Conf by Conversion Club team have built. They have created a fantastic community, and they share our belief that affiliates and the performance marketeers deserve an event designed specifically around their business, their challenges and their opportunities. By bringing our teams together, we’ll create something even stronger.”
“We are creating the best possible environment for people to learn, build partnerships, discover new opportunities and grow their businesses… From dedicated conference tracks and a 15,000 sqm large exhibition floor with 150 exhibitors, to networking and business meetings, and access to the wider SBC Summit ecosystem, we are determined to make Affiliate Leaders Summit the industry’s most valuable event for affiliates and performance marketing professionals.”
The organization also highlighted the cross-departmental efforts required to coordinate an industry gathering of this scale, extending recognition to key members of the SBC team including Masha Tsnompilantze, Jo Kerr, Gabor Tatrai, Stuart Duff, Paul Mills, Jyoti Rambhai, Andrew McCarron, Jamie Gough, and Wendy Debattista.
