In early September, two prominent affiliate conferences will take place in Budapest (Hungary), one after another — SiGMA and Affiliate World. There won't be any break between them: once SiGMA closes on September 4, Affiliate World opens its doors the next day, September 5.
In this article, you can find the most incredible events arranged around two conferences: parties, events, meetups, networking sessions, and even cruises.
SiGMA
SiGMA is one of the largest iGaming conferences in the world. It often serves as a hub where people can meet investors, industry leaders, large media buying team representatives, and solo affiliates. This is what makes this conference (and the events around it) an essential destination for anyone who works in the iGaming sphere.
September 2, Elegant Danube Cruise
All Premium and Platinum ticket holders are welcome to attend an exciting two-hour Danube cruise. The organizers pledge to arrange an exceptionally casual and relaxed atmosphere, live music, and networking chill zones where you can communicate with your colleagues and share valuable insights. To elevate your traveling experience and add an educational aspect, the organizers invite a professional guide who will impart interesting facts about Budapest and its main tourist attractions.
Time: 12:15 — 15:00
Location: InterContinental Budapest entrance hall
Admission: Premium and Platinum ticket holders only
September 2, SiGMA East Europe Awards
SiGMA East Europe Awards is a prestigious, unique award given annually to specialists for the most outstanding achievements in the iGaming industry and affiliate marketing in general. If you wonder what it looks like, watch a classical Oscar ceremony for reference: evening, dinner, and finally, winner announcements... It's worth visiting even if you aren't keen on formal meetings: SiGMA East Europe Awards defines who changes the landscape of the industry, and this is your chance to make an acquaintance with these affiliate marketing gurus.
Time: 19:00 — 23:00
Location: InterContinental Budapest
Admission: Premium ticket holders, sponsors, and paid seats.
September 2 – 4, AIBC East Europe Agenda
AIBC East Europe Agenda is another peculiar conference that will be held alongside SiGMA East Europe, but unlike the main event, it will be mostly dedicated to blockchain and cryptocurrency. You won't even have to leave the expo to attend the side event: it will take place in the same expo as SiGMA but on a different stage, and you won't need a separate ticket. Just show your SiGMA ticket at the AIBC counter, and you're good to go.
Time: 10:00
Location: HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Centre
Admission: SiGMA ticket holders
September 4, TikTok Meetup
TikTok Meetup in Budapest will be different from any other TikTok Meetup ever arranged. The organizers are expanding the list of topics, going far beyond TikTok and the related fields. This time, invited speakers will bring up case studies, email database monetization, scaling Google campaigns, and then, traditionally, talk about search traffic in TikTok, paid advertising, and trending content formats.
Time: 13:00 —17:00
Location: Kozmo Luxury Hotel
Admission: by free tickets
September 4, Datsteam: Late Night Party
This is a private side event created specifically for the incumbent Datsteam partners. Contact your personal manager for details.
Admission: strictly by the lists
September 4, ABC Connect Meetup
Sometimes even SiGMA is not enough: believe it or not, vigorous affiliates require more networking.
And Affiliate Business Club is willing to deliver! ABC arranges another meetup on the last day of the conference. You need to sign up in advance to get a chance to attend the party.
The event's location is not disclosed, but the organizers have announced that more than 100 TOP players of the industry will be present.
Time: 16:00 — 21:00
Location: secret
Admission: by tickets
September 4, ANS Budapest
Are you into luxury? If yes, this is your stop: Affiliate Networking Series. All webmasters are welcome to relish a dinner party in Mazel Tov, one of the most refined restaurants in Budapest. Affiliates can attend the event for free, but managers — or those who prefer elevated, premium experiences — can purchase a VIP ticket.
Time: 19:00 — 23:00
Location: Mazel Tov
Admission: free by registration or purchase your VIP ticket
September 5, AFFILIATE DRINKS MEETUP
Conversion Club is as vigorous as ever and organizes the renowned Affiliate Drinks Meetup in Budapest. Affiliate Drinks Meetup is the perfect place to gain industry knowledge, network with colleagues, make new acquaintances, and relax in a pleasant atmosphere. The organizers promise to provide an open bar, various refreshments, an impressive entertainment program, and the opportunity to reserve a seat in the VIP zone.
Time: 20:00 — 23:00
Location: BUDAPEST MARRIOTT HOTEL
Admission: affiliates can acquire a free ticket and upgrade it to VIP. Companies can purchase the tickets; the prices range from $159 to $259, depending on the category.
September 5, Lead Generation Meetup 2024
No time to dally! There's another event between SiGMA and Affiliate World Budapest. If you deal with Asian countries and want to know more about the GEOs, this is an absolute must-attend.
Alas, the organizers do not want to disclose the details just yet, but you can be sure that this networking event and South Asian speakers breaking down their GEO in the blink of an eye can benefit your business.
Time: 12:30
Location: secret
Admission: by tickets
September 5, JAM SESSION PARTY
Step back in time with PIN-UP Partners at the exclusive Jam Session Party. Get ready to vibe to a nostalgic mix of atmospheric vinyl and energetic techno beats, all night long. Enjoy signature cocktails and unique photo zones, while dancing to top DJ sets. To join the retro journey and find your perfect sound, simply register with the bot and answer a few quick questions.
Time: 20:00
Location: one of the legendary ruin bars in Budapest
Admission: by tickets
September 6, Affiliate Budafest
For all party animals here: if ABC Connect Meetup wasn't enough, accept another invitation from Affiliate Business Club: this time it is a full-fledged arbitrage festival, starting right after the conferences. We gotta be vibin', pal, and network with these 1000+ guests chatting around.
Time: 22:00 — 04:00
Location: secret
Admission: by tickets
Affiliate World
Affiliate World is one of the leading affiliate conferences of the year. It offers diverse opportunities to learn, network, and share ideas and valuable insights. And since SiGMA and Affiliate World merged, many organizers decided to move their events closer to the giants of the affiliate market to attract more attention. Don't leave Hungary in a hurry: even if you weren't intent on attending Affiliate World Budapest, stay a little longer and check out these exhilarating events.
September 3, Cash Rally party
TerraLeads, a Nutra affiliate program, is arranging a highly unusual meeting that threatens to steal the limelight of the industry: Cash Rally party promises a lottery with a $100,000 prize. Apart from that undoubtedly exciting opportunity to become just one hundred thousand dollars richer, the guests are invited to chill in a quiet lounge, hit the dance floor, spoil themselves in the dining area, savor unlimited alcohol, and choose the right hookah flavor and strength from the extensive menu. Your attendance is your right to partake in the lottery: all you need to do to confirm your participation is flip your individually marked ticket into the lottery machine.
* Attention! The invitations are sent after careful moderation: please attach the screenshots with your statistical readouts to your participation request.
Time: 17:30 — 20:30
Location: is to be disclosed once your request is confirmed
Admission: by tickets after moderation
September 4, SiGMA x Affiliate World Opening Party
In the case of SiGMA and Affiliate World not only did the dates get merged: the organizers did just so with the venues and the parties. In 2024, the SiGMA afterparty and the Affiliate World pre-party are a consolidated event SiGMA x Affiliate World Opening Party. The main advantage is this: you can attend the party even if you only have a ticket to one of the conferences. In addition, the organizers promise excellent music and a bright evening in one of the best clubs in the city, Club Heaven, which is famous for its theme parties, stylish design, and unique music scene.
Time: 22:00 — 04:00
Location: Club Heaven Budapest
Admission: Premium ticket holders, sponsors, and VIP table guests
September 4, 5 km SOCIAL RUN AND NETWORKING
VerdeAds and Aff Fit, a new affiliate marketing community, couldn't miss a chance to organize an open race for anyone in need of physical activity. All affiliates can participate in a 5-kilometer race through the renowned City Park of Budapest. The only requirement for participation is a confirmed registration.
Time: 09:00
Location: City Park, Budapest
Admission: by tickets
September 4, Farmer Jack Mastermind
Farmer Jack Mastermind is a private event created exclusively for first-class webmasters. The event organizers carefully select new participants, endorsing only those affiliates who have solid experience and expertise in the field and letting them join the club. Therefore, networking at the Farmer Jack Mastermind event happens only between experts of the same caliber.
The details of the meeting are not disclosed: they will be revealed only when your registration is confirmed. If you want to sneak into the private event, send your request and wait tight: the organizers will let you know if you fit their requirements.
Time: disclosed after the registration request is confirmed
Location: secret
Admission: by confirmed registration
September 4, Affiliate Meet-Ups Networking Event
Another big networking session within the timeframes of Affiliate World. The meeting will feature a free bar, a DJ, a summer atmosphere, and all the conditions you need for comfortable communication and relaxation.
Time: 17:30
Location: to be announced
Admission: by confirmed registration
September 4, Elite Extravaganza Dinner Party
Yakkyofy and Uncapped Network, supported by TTMeetup, will host a small Dinner Party with Hungarian cuisine and Ben DJ from Milan. The meeting will take place in the historic Aranybástya Hotel, located near the Buda Castle. The location is well-known for its stunning panoramic views of Budapest, refined menu, and impressive wine list.
Time: 20:00
Location: Aranybástya, Csónak u. 1, Budapest
Admission: by registration
September 4, MADHOUSE Party
MADHOUSE Party is a unique event that will be held between the SiGMA Eastern Europe and Affiliate World conferences. The details remain secret and will be disclosed only to the guests whose registration is confirmed. At the same time, the organizers promise to provide an unforgettable night and hint at something truly crazy and daring.
Time: to be disclosed once the registration is confirmed
Location: секретная локация
Admission: by registration
September 5, Affiliate After Hours
This is an official networking event, tailored for you specifically by Affiliate World. The details of the meeting are not yet disclosed; the only thing we know is that it will be held in Cinema Hall Budapest and that the number of seats is limited.
Time: 21:00 — 02:00
Location: Cinema Hall Budapest
Admission: AW Europe participants only
September 5, Search Arbitrage Meetup
TheOptimizer, Clickflare, and LanderLab united to create the ultimate meetup for every specialist working in the affiliate marketing industry, primarily in search arbitrage and lead generation. Preliminary research shows that there will be more than 200 experts at the meeting, including advertisers with a monthly income of over 1 million and representatives of leading traffic sources. By the way, don't forget to drop by the talks held by the highly gifted speakers: Maor Benaim, Nadim Kuttab, and Jason Akatiff.
Time: 12:30
Location: Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Centre
Admission: by registration
September 6, Affiliate White Sensation
If you've never expected to attend an affiliate marketing event in a kiosk, now's your chance. This event is a must-attend, especially since it's not just taking place in a kiosk, but in the Kiosk, one of Budapest's trendiest spots. The organizers, AWsummit, are continuing their series of Exclusive Dinners, making this evening one you won't want to miss.
Time: 20:00
Location: Kiosk Budapest
Admission: by tickets
September 6, Affiliate Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest starts one month too early, but since when is it a problem?
Affiliate Oktoberfest is a grand closing party for Affiliate World Europe. While the organizers keep mum about what we should expect from the event (apart from the traditional vibes of European Oktoberfests, obviously), it's still worth visiting -- add it to your schedule now! The organizers promise a festive atmosphere, Bavarian treats, and great music.
Time: 17:30 —20:30
Location: Hungexpo, near hall A
Admission: AW Europe participants only
Wrapping Up
September's rocking big time! The beginning of the month is expected to be hot and abrim with various events: two enormous conferences, SiGMA and Affiliate World, and a great deal of invigorating parties to go with them from September 2 to September 6. Huge events like this create exclusive conditions for networking, so it is definitely worth visiting at least several of them. The main thing is to choose events that will bring profit and satisfy your whims.
