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Affiliate marketing events in Canada are concentrated in Toronto and a few other hubs, with a mix of digital marketing conferences, gaming summits and meetups. This guide covers the main affiliate marketing events in Canada and how to plan around them.
What does the Canadian scene look like?
Canada has a growing affiliate community centered on Toronto, plus activity in Montreal and Vancouver. There are few dedicated affiliate conferences, so marketers combine broader digital marketing events, the expanding regulated gaming sector, and easy travel to major US shows just across the border.
Top events and conferences to consider
- Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto for regulated betting and iGaming
- The Art of Marketing conferences in major Canadian cities
- FITC Toronto for design, tech and digital creativity
- Elevate and other Toronto tech festivals
- Affiliate Summit East in nearby New York as a major option
Meetups and online communities
- Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver digital marketing meetups
- SEO and performance marketing groups on Slack and Facebook
- Network partner events and webinars
- Virtual affiliate summits accessible across Canada
How to plan your event year
- Anchor your year with one major US show near the border
- Add a Canadian gaming or marketing event for local ties
- Join city meetups to build a regional network
- Use online events between trips
- Measure which events produce real partners
Who should attend?
- Canadian affiliates and publishers
- Ecommerce and retail brands with partner programs
- iGaming and betting affiliates in regulated provinces
- Agencies and networks serving Canada
Explore more regions in our affiliate events guides, and for a major nearby show see the official Affiliate Summit site.
Canada affiliate events FAQ
Are there affiliate marketing conferences in Canada?
There are few dedicated affiliate conferences, but Canada has strong digital marketing events, a growing gaming summit scene in Toronto, and easy access to major US shows like Affiliate Summit East.
What is the best affiliate event for Canadians?
Many Canadians attend Affiliate Summit East in New York as their main affiliate show, while adding local gaming or marketing events for regional networking.
How do I network with affiliates in Canada?
Join digital marketing meetups in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, participate in online affiliate groups, and attend at least one major show each year.
The bottom line
Canada’s affiliate scene is centered on Toronto and benefits from close US access. Combine a major US show, a local gaming or marketing event, and city meetups to build partners without a huge travel budget.