ARCHIVED PREVIEW — the date of 29 September 2026 has passed. We retain the following material as a preview published before the event. Participant figures are the organiser's expectations, not confirmed attendance.
Affiliate Networking Series returns to Lisbon. On 29 September 2026, the industry community will meet at Terrace Restaurant in Portugal's capital. The next ANS edition is intended to be one of those evenings when the conference calendar takes a back seat to face-to-face conversations.
This material was produced as part of Radio Sloty's cooperation with WINTEVENTS and ANS. Organisational information is based on current details published by the organiser; the article itself was prepared independently in our editorial format.
ANS Lisbon 2026: the next WINTEVENTS and ANS event
This year's ANS Lisbon will take place on 29 September 2026 at Terrace Restaurant, Praça Príncipe Perfeito, Lisbon 1990-221. The organiser positions it as a natural continuation of networking for SBC Summit visitors.
That distinction matters. Instead of another conventional conference with parallel stages, ANS focuses on an evening gathering where participants can talk more calmly after an intense exhibition day.
According to current WINTEVENTS information, the event is expected to bring together over 300 guests, representatives of 80-plus companies and participants from more than 20 countries. The organiser anticipates approximately 4–5 hours of networking and over 100 business meetings.
Who can you meet in Lisbon?
ANS is primarily intended for affiliate marketers, operators, service and technology providers, product companies and senior management.
In practice, this brings together affiliates seeking campaigns, operators expanding into new markets, partner networks, payment and technology providers, project owners and business development professionals.
This mix is one of networking events’ greatest strengths. A good meeting can lead beyond exchanged business cards to a campaign, a market-entry partner, an investor conversation or a first in-person meeting with someone previously known only through messages and video calls.
Networking without conference pressure
WINTEVENTS has long built ANS around a simple idea: business relationships are easier to develop in an environment that does not feel like another appointment in a crowded exhibition schedule.
In Lisbon, the organiser promises networking combined with food, a premium bar and evening entertainment. A restaurant replaces the exhibition hall; tables, a terrace and time for conversation replace successive panels.
This format particularly suits people with conference meetings every few minutes. An evening gathering provides time to resume earlier conversations or meet people they could not reach during the day.
Terrace Restaurant and Parque das Nações
The venue will be Terrace Restaurant in Lisbon's Parque das Nações. The restaurant focuses on modern cuisine with Eastern fusion influences and a large terrace, one of its distinctive features.
The location also matters logistically. Parque das Nações has good transport connections and is near the metro, Oceanarium, MEO Arena and Vasco da Gama Tower. Modern architecture meets the waterfront and spaces designed for major events.
For visitors attending Lisbon’s industry week, ANS does not require a journey across the city. The organiser has chosen a location suited to both the gathering and the conference rhythm.
What is ANS preparing?
ANS Lisbon does not follow a conventional conference agenda. The organiser describes networking, premium spirits, dinner, entertainment and the traditional charity auction as elements of the evening.
Networking remains central. WINTEVENTS highlights opportunities to meet partners, affiliates, operators and investors, and to launch projects.
The setting also aims to avoid the feel of another speed-networking session. Food, drinks and entertainment provide a backdrop: business remains, but the pace changes.
The charity auction: part of ANS history
One element of the series is a charity auction supporting Ukraine. WINTEVENTS says such initiatives have raised more than 0,000 across ANS's history.
This shows that networking can serve an additional purpose. Previous auctions accompanied the business and evening programmes, bringing the community together around a specific cause.
Tickets: three ways to participate
At the time of writing, the organiser presents three admission options.
- Affiliate: a free option for approved affiliates, subject to prior verification by the organiser.
- Bar Lover: a ticket currently priced at EUR 300, offering extended access to the bar and drinks during the event.
- VIP: a package currently priced at EUR 450, offering a fuller experience including dinner and personalised service.
Prices, package details and availability may change. Check current conditions on the official ANS Lisbon website before planning your trip.
ANS gains a place in the iGaming calendar
Lisbon is not an isolated experiment. Affiliate Networking Series is developing internationally. In 2026, ANS has already visited Barcelona, Warsaw and London; earlier editions also took place in Rome, Dubai, Amsterdam, Budapest, Malta and Cyprus.
WINTEVENTS also shows clear growth in scale. ANS Lisbon 2025 attracted over 300 participants, and Warsaw’s 2026 edition followed a similar approach: quality networking, dinner and a calmer atmosphere for conversation.
This model reflects an industry shift. Large exhibitions remain central, but more valuable contacts are being made at smaller, selective gatherings around the main conferences.
Why do these meetings matter for affiliation?
Affiliate marketing is highly digital, but business relationships remain surprisingly analogue.
A dashboard shows EPC, FTD, conversion and revenue. It cannot show whether a partner understands your business, answers the phone when problems arise or can help build something beyond a standard campaign.
That is why events such as ANS can be valuable. They test relationships beyond spreadsheets. Sometimes a half-hour conversation explains more than weeks of messages.
For operators, this is an opportunity to find quality traffic sources. Affiliates can negotiate terms and discover brands. Technology providers can present solutions to people who may actually use them.
Radio Sloty and WINTEVENTS: partnership beyond a logo
Radio Sloty’s collaboration with WINTEVENTS and ANS makes sense because we do not want partnerships limited to static footer logos.
We are developing Magazine as a space for business, technology, regulation, affiliation and events. ANS connects us naturally with a part of the industry built primarily on relationships and meetings.
Important WINTEVENTS and ANS events will therefore appear in a dedicated Radio Sloty block. We want audiences to quickly find the next event, its location and why it is worth following.
Every partner article will also be clearly labelled. Collaboration should not blur the distinction between editorial information and a publication prepared with a partner.
How to prepare for ANS Lisbon 2026
If you plan to visit Lisbon during SBC Summit, think of ANS as several hours that may matter as much as a day at the exhibition.
Before the event:
- review the companies and partners you want to meet,
- arrange key conversations in advance,
- leave time for spontaneous networking,
- prepare a brief, specific description of your project,
- keep current contact details and LinkedIn or Telegram profiles ready,
- do not try to fit twenty conversations into one hour.
The best networking rarely depends on the number of contacts collected. What matters more is how many conversations remain valuable back at the office.
29 September: Lisbon becomes an affiliate meeting point
ANS Lisbon 2026 promises another stage in WINTEVENTS’ development. Over 300 expected attendees provide the scale to meet representatives from many markets while retaining a more personal format than the largest industry exhibitions.
29 September 2026, Terrace Restaurant, Lisbon. A date worth adding to your calendar, especially if you will already be in the city for SBC Summit.
Current information on tickets, partners and participation terms is available on the official WINTEVENTS / ANS Lisbon 2026 website.
Radio Sloty will follow future WINTEVENTS and ANS editions and major events for the iGaming and affiliate marketing community.
Sources and verification
Verification covers the date, venue and information announced by the organiser; it does not confirm what actually happened at the event. Sources checked on 4 October 2026. Conditions and publications may be updated.
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