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Affiliate Summit West 2026 Event Recap

Reviewing the Affiliate Summit West 2026: Highlights, Challenges, and Innovations Connect with Dustin Howes on LinkedIn:   / dustinhowes   In this Real Talk Friday edition of Affiliate Nerd Out, Dustin Howes hosts Nick and Kristen, who have just returned from the Affiliate Summit West 2026 in Las Vegas. They discuss the highlights of the event, including rekindling old friendships, meeting new publishers, and the usefulness of the improved event app. However, they also highlight some challenges, such as difficulties in scheduling due to the app's release timing and the overwhelming presence of non-affiliate vendors. They express disappointment over the lack of educational sessions and criticize the 'pay to play' nature of panel inclusions. On a positive note, they discuss unexpected moments like the massive turnout at Dustin's happy hour event and encounters with innovative tools enhancing FTC compliance. They also touch on AI and LLMs as hot industry topics, sparking both excitement and concern within the affiliate marketing community. The conversation wraps up with kudos to networking opportunities and valuable ad-hoc meetings at the event. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:37 Highlights from Affiliate Summit West 2026 01:36 Networking and Meeting New People 03:00 The Good: Positive Experiences and Improvements 04:51 The Bad: App Issues and Coordination Challenges 10:32 The Ugly: Disappointments with Sessions and Panels 16:39 Unexpected Moments and Final Thoughts 20:38 Appreciation and Industry Impact 20:58 Affiliate Marketing and AI Concerns 22:25 Conversations on AI and Affiliate Marketing 23:58 Best Conversations at the Conference 27:03 FTC Compliance and AI Tools 28:59 Networking and Ad Hoc Meetings 30:24 Favorite Events and Networking 32:51 Trends in Affiliate Marketing 37:04 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up