Your calendar is probably full of performance and affiliate marketing conferences. Over time, they all start to blend together. Awin ThinkTank Americas 2026 is different. Set in the heart of Chicago, this 2.5-day event (April 20-22) delivers cutting-edge affiliate marketing discussions and partnership opportunities on a backdrop of iconic architecture. It’s the one event in the calendar you’ll tell your colleagues about, and the one that actually sparks action and ROI. 

We’re sure you’ve got your own reasons for booking your tickets. Here’s four from our team.

1. Hear from visionaries moving the industry forward

Hear from game-changers like Mike Cessario, founder & CEO of Liquid Death, who will reveal how fearless creativity and cultural relevance helped transform water into a $1.4 billion brand.

Lily Ray, USA Today’s number-one SEO expert, will break down how AI-driven discovery is reshaping visibility, trust, and growth.

You’ll also hear real-world success stories from top brands like Expedia, UNTUCKit, Rokt, PMA, and many more, sharing how they’re driving measurable impact through innovative affiliate strategies. Walk away with insights that are practical, actionable, and ready to transform your affiliate program.

2. A setting that inspires action

Great partnerships are often sparked by shared experiences.

This event is intentionally set across Chicago’s most creative and iconic environments, using the city itself as inspiration for collaboration.

The journey begins at the WNDR Museum, where immersive art and technology set a bold, creative tone.

That energy carries through the days that follow as conversations unfold in spaces designed to bring people together, blending modern industry, civic influence, and cultural history.

Along the way, venues like the historic Hilton Chicago, which will host our evening Gala, create space for meaningful connection and relationships.

3. Network with decision-makers

Other events give you a badge. ThinkTank Americas puts you in the room with top brands like GE Appliances, Expedia, Samsung, Sol de Janeiro, Forme Science, AliExpress, Phia, YouTube, Klarna, Visa, and more.

Make the connections that will drive your growth this year and beyond. These are the partnerships, conversations, and introductions that turn into your next big opportunity.

4. Walk away with real strategies

This is not theory or hype. You will leave with a plan grounded in the realities of today’s rapidly evolving marketing landscape, shaped by AI and new discovery behaviors.

You will learn how to scale your affiliate programs, measure true incremental impact, and build creator and partner strategies that drive measurable value so your team can confidently focus on what is actually driving growth.

Get signed up

Get your ticket for ThinkTank Americas and experience what makes the event truly different.

Join us in Chicago from April 20-22 by reserving your spot here.