In affiliate marketing, timing is everything, but what about proximity to the right people? That’s where real growth begins.
Whether you’re chasing scale, smarter funnels, or your next breakthrough traffic source, the world’s top affiliates aren’t waiting around; they’re showing up at Affiliate World Conferences. And not just for the talks. They’re there to connect, strategise, and close deals that don’t happen anywhere else. We’re talking about Affiliate World Dubai and Affiliate World Bangkok, two global hubs that shape the future of performance marketing.
But here’s the question affiliates may have in mind:
Which one of these events offers more value to you as an affiliate?
At vCommission, we’ve had boots on the ground in both Bangkok in December 2024 and Dubai in February 2025. So here’s a front-row look at what each event brings and which one is worth your attention, depending on what you’re looking to scale next.
AW Dubai 2025: Where Global Performance Marketing Converges
Affiliate World Dubai 2025 is more than just a gathering; it’s where the world’s leading minds in affiliate marketing converge. With over 100 nationalities represented, it’s a truly global event designed to reflect the current and future pulse of performance marketing.
The event attracted a diverse group of media buyers from the U.S. and Europe, e-commerce leaders from Southeast Asia, digital agencies from the MENA region, and performance marketers from across India and beyond. Attendees were treated to a robust lineup of expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and a buzzing expo floor featuring global networks, SaaS platforms, and traffic sources across major verticals such as health, beauty, fintech, travel, and e-commerce.
Who Attends Affiliate World Dubai?
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- International affiliate marketers
- Performance networks and programmatic traffic experts
- D2C brand founders and e-commerce entrepreneurs
- AI tech providers, SaaS startups, and martech enablers
- Indian publishers and agencies scaling cross-border campaigns
Key Takeaways from AW Dubai 2025:
- The Global Market is Going Granular: Sessions emphasised not just global reach but geo-specific strategies. Whether it was unlocking growth in Tier 1 markets with native ads or localising creatives for Southeast Asia and LATAM, affiliates were encouraged to refine their tactics based on user behavior, language, and channel fit.
- India Took Center Stage: One major storyline? India’s growing dominance in COD eCommerce and CPL campaigns. Multiple global partners expressed interest in Indian traffic, particularly with the vCommission introducing exclusive offers and scalable verticals. High EPCs, lower CACs, and a mobile-first consumer base make India a rising star.
- AI Is Not the Future; It’s the Now: From AI-driven creative testing to auto-confirmation systems for COD orders and CRM-integrated chatbots, automation tools weren’t just on display; they were actively being used to scale affiliate campaigns. Solutions that cut down manual intervention and accelerate time-to-conversion dominated the floor.
- Meta Advertising Tactics Got Tactical: Workshops on Meta (Facebook + Instagram) were filled to capacity. The focus was on broad audience targeting with narrow creative segmentation, story-driven, hook-first UGC-style ads, fast-paced testing (3–4 creatives per day per campaign), and integration with WhatsApp for retargeting and checkout journeys.
- Networking with Intent: More than just business cards and casual chats, AW Dubai facilitated meaningful, partnership-driven interactions. vCommission’s team held strategic meetings with partners from LATAM, MENA, and Southeast Asia, all looking to tap into Indian affiliate traffic and explore vertical expansion.
vCommission’s Role at AW Dubai 2025
As a key player in the Indian affiliate ecosystem, vCommission used AW Dubai as a launchpad to showcase:
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- India-first COD nutra and eCommerce offers
- Customisable AI-driven campaign tools for lead-gen and order processing
- Tracking solutions aligned with both global and local needs
Our booth became a destination for global publishers exploring India-focused scaling and Indian affiliates exploring global campaigns. Dubai proved that when innovation, scale, and strong partnerships meet, the future of affiliate marketing is borderless.
Affiliate World Bangkok 2024: Where Growth and Innovation Meet
Affiliate World Asia (AWA) in Bangkok isn’t just another conference; it’s a performance marketer’s battlefield for next-level strategy. The event brought together elite affiliates, aggressive media buyers, ad tech innovators, and D2C founders in one of the most dynamic business hubs of Asia.
As Southeast Asia continues to rise as a mobile-first economy, the AWA floor echoed strong demand for Indian traffic and regional partnerships. Indian publishers were not just attendees; they were sought-after collaborators. For vCommission, AWA reinforced India’s growing role as both a scalable traffic source and a high-EPC offer market.
Who Attends Affiliate World Bangkok?
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- Top-tier affiliate marketers and high-volume media buyers
- Mobile app networks and monetisation platforms
- D2C brands target growth across Asia-Pacific
- Influencer and content marketing agencies
- SaaS solution providers, tracking platforms, and analytics tools
- Indian publishers expanding into Tier 1 markets
Key Takeaways from Affiliate World Bangkok 2024:
- Diverse Global Offers with Regional Precision: AWA stood out for showcasing offers across verticals: US lead-gen (finance, health, legal), iGaming in India and LatAm, e-commerce in MENA and APAC, and travel/education CPL in SEA. The variety created space for strategic diversification at scale.
- Deep-dive Workshops Dominated by CRO and LTV Growth: Sessions focused heavily on funnel optimisation, email and push automation, AI-enhanced retargeting, and maximising average order value (AOV). These weren’t surface-level talks; they were advanced frameworks that top affiliates could plug in instantly.
- The App and Call Lead-gen Ecosystem Surged: Pay-per-call campaigns for insurance, home services, and finance saw heavy interest. vCommission’s US pay-per-call portfolio gained significant traction with publishers looking to diversify beyond display.
- Strategic Shifts in South Asia’s Perception: AWA made it clear that South Asia is no longer seen just as a traffic pool. Indian and Pakistani publishers are now building media properties, launching private offers, and co-owning user journeys across niches.
vCommission’s Key Wins at AWA Bangkok
For vCommission, the Bangkok stage delivered:
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- Exclusive India CPS and CPL campaigns for high-intent verticals
- US pay-per-call campaigns tailored for affiliate scalability
- Evergreen COD Nutra offers optimised funnel support
- Cross-border collaborations with SEA, US, and MENA publishers looking to tap Indian performance traffic
AWA Bangkok wasn’t just a learning ground; it was a launchpad. For affiliates looking to scale intelligently, diversify traffic, or plug into India’s growing monetisation stack, this was the event that sparked the next big move.
So, Which Event Is More Influential?
It’s not really about picking a winner; it depends on where you are in your affiliate journey and what you’re aiming to achieve.
If you’re looking to connect with a global crowd and tap into India’s growing affiliate potential, AW Dubai delivers. It’s where international reach meets regional opportunity, especially for those eyeing the MENA or EU markets. You’ll also find the latest AI tools and automation trends that are shaping the future of affiliate operations.
But if you’re after hands-on tactics, campaign optimisations, and real talk on scaling high-volume traffic, AW Bangkok is your go-to. It’s built for performance marketers who want to go deep into CRO, funnels, and vertical-specific growth, especially across finance, nutra, and gaming.
At vCommission, we don’t choose one over the other.
AW Dubai sharpens our global strategy. AW Bangkok pushes our performance edge. Together, they help us align better with market shifts, improve our tech stack, and roll out stronger offers for our affiliate partners worldwide.
