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Affiliate marketing events in Australia are fewer than in the US or Europe, but the region has a healthy mix of digital marketing conferences, gaming expos and meetups. This guide covers the main affiliate marketing events in Australia and Oceania and how to plan around them.
What does the Australian scene look like?
Australia and Oceania have a smaller but active affiliate community. Rather than dedicated mega conferences, marketers rely on broader digital marketing events, gaming and betting expos, and local meetups, and many Australians also travel to Affiliate World Asia in Bangkok, which is the closest major affiliate show.
Top events and conferences to consider
- SXSW Sydney: technology, media and marketing across several days
- Mumbrella360: a leading Australian marketing and media conference
- Australasian Gaming Expo in Sydney for betting and gaming
- Online Retailer for ecommerce and affiliate crossover
- Affiliate World Asia in Bangkok as the nearest major affiliate show
Meetups and online communities
- Local digital marketing and SEO meetups in Sydney and Melbourne
- Affiliate and performance marketing groups on Slack and Facebook
- Virtual affiliate summits accessible from any timezone
- Network specific webinars and partner events
How to plan your event year
- Combine one broad marketing conference with a vertical expo
- Budget for at least one overseas trip to a major show
- Join local meetups to build a regional network
- Use online events to fill gaps between trips
- Track which events actually generate partners
Who should attend?
- Australian and New Zealand affiliates and publishers
- Ecommerce and retail brands running partner programs
- iGaming and betting affiliates
- Agencies and networks serving the region
Explore more regions and shows in our affiliate events guides, and for the nearest major affiliate show see the official Affiliate World Asia site.
Australia affiliate events FAQ
Are there affiliate marketing conferences in Australia?
There are few dedicated affiliate conferences, but Australia has strong digital marketing events like SXSW Sydney and Mumbrella360, plus gaming expos. Many affiliates also attend Affiliate World Asia in Bangkok.
What is the best affiliate event for Australians?
For a dedicated affiliate show, Affiliate World Asia in Bangkok is the closest major option. Locally, broad marketing conferences and vertical expos offer the most relevant networking.
How do I network with affiliates in Australia?
Join local digital marketing and SEO meetups, affiliate groups on Slack and Facebook, and attend at least one major overseas show each year to widen your network.
The bottom line
Australia and Oceania have a smaller affiliate scene, so the best plan mixes local marketing conferences, vertical expos, online events and at least one trip to a major show like Affiliate World Asia. Focus on the events that actually build partners.