The iGaming industry thrives on relationships, conversations, and innovation — and events like iGaming Club Conference Madrid 2026 bring all of these together under one roof. This year, Team Affnook proudly participated in one of the industry’s most exciting networking events as Mukul Kaushik, CRO at Affnook, and Jeremy Castillo, Head of Sales EU Region, represented the brand in Madrid.
The iGaming Affiliate Conference took place in Madrid from May 18 to May 20, 2012, and included participants from all over the world, including affiliates, operators, and B2B suppliers from the iGaming industry. Over 1,500 people were anticipated to participate in the conference.
For Affnook, attending the event was more than just showing up at another conference. It was about strengthening relationships, understanding industry trends, and continuing conversations around affiliate marketing, partnerships, and performance-driven growth.
A Conference Focused on Real Networking
One thing that stood out throughout the event was the quality of networking opportunities. Unlike traditional conferences where interactions can sometimes feel rushed or transactional, iGC Club Madrid created an environment where conversations happened naturally.
From scheduled meetings to casual networking sessions, Mukul and Jeremy connected with affiliates, operators, media professionals, and industry leaders from different parts of the world. These interactions opened the door for new partnerships, future collaborations, and fresh discussions around the evolving iGaming ecosystem.
The conference itself reflected how much the industry is growing. After previously hosting successful editions in Malaga, the organizers moved the event to Madrid to accommodate growing international demand and participation.
Conversations Around the Future of Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing continues to evolve rapidly within the iGaming industry. During the conference, many conversations revolved around changing user behavior, compliance challenges, traffic quality, retention strategies, and long-term sustainable growth.
For Affnook, these discussions were particularly valuable because the company continues to focus on building meaningful partnerships while helping brands scale through smarter affiliate marketing strategies.
Jeremy Castillo spent time meeting both existing and potential partners while discussing how collaboration and trust remain at the center of successful affiliate ecosystems. Mukul Kaushik also explored opportunities around business expansion, strategic partnerships, and future collaborations within European markets.
The event also highlighted how the industry is increasingly shifting toward authentic and performance-driven growth instead of focusing only on short-term acquisition numbers.
Learning Beyond the Networking Floor
Apart from networking, the conference offered insightful discussions and seminars that covered emerging trends across the industry.
One of the key highlights for Jeremy was attending focused discussions around Prediction Markets and their growing relevance within the gaming and betting ecosystem. These conversations offered a closer look into how innovation and new consumer trends are influencing the future of online gaming experiences.
Industry events like iGC Club are valuable not only because of business meetings, but also because they provide opportunities to learn directly from people shaping the industry in real time.
The Importance of Face-to-Face Industry Events
While digital communication makes it easy to stay connected, events like iGC Club Madrid remind everyone why in-person networking still matters.
The energy of meeting partners face-to-face, sharing ideas over coffee, attending live discussions, and building genuine relationships simply cannot be replaced by emails or virtual calls.
This is one of the reasons why Affnook actively participates in global industry conferences and networking events. They provide the perfect environment to exchange ideas, understand market challenges, and discover opportunities that can shape future business growth.
The atmosphere throughout the event reflected exactly that — a combination of business, collaboration, and community.
Looking Ahead
As the conference wrapped up, Team Affnook left Madrid with valuable insights, stronger industry relationships, and exciting opportunities for future collaboration.
The iGaming industry continues to move fast, and staying connected with partners, affiliates, operators, and innovators is essential for long-term growth. Events like iGC Club Madrid help create those meaningful connections while pushing conversations around innovation and performance forward.
Affnook looks forward to continuing these conversations throughout the year at upcoming industry events and conferences across Europe and beyond.
A big appreciation goes to the organizers for creating an event that successfully brought together professionals from across the global iGaming ecosystem in such an engaging and collaborative environment.
