Observed Signal · Jul 23, 2026 · Event Announcement · Source: AffiliateBLOG.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
AFFILIATE:KOSMOS 2027 — Early-Bird Tickets Open
AFFILIATE:KOSMOS returns on 15 April 2027 at the Carlowitz Congress Center in Chemnitz, focusing on "The Future of Performance Marketing." The conference expects 200–300 decision-makers from advertising, affiliate marketing, networks, agencies and technology, up from around 150 participants at the 2025 premiere. The program will include keynotes, deep-dive workshops, panel discussions and networking. Markus Kellermann (Managing Director, MAI xpose360) will moderate again. Early-bird tickets are currently available for €169. The event is presented as AFFILIATE:KOSMOS powered by Coupons.de and is promoted via affiliateBLOG.de, a project of the digital marketing agency xpose360 GmbH.
Regional industry conference for affiliate and performance marketing with limited, targeted attendance; relevant for networking and sector-specific knowledge but not industry-shifting.
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- AFFILIATE:KOSMOS 2027 will take place on 2027-04-15 at the Carlowitz Congress Center, Chemnitz.
- Organizers expect 200–300 decision-makers from advertising, affiliate marketing, networks, agencies and technology (up from ~150 at the 2025 premiere).
- Markus Kellermann, Managing Director of MAI xpose360, will moderate the 2027 program.
- Early-bird tickets are available for €169.
- The event is presented as AFFILIATE:KOSMOS powered by Coupons.de and promoted on affiliateBLOG.de (a project of xpose360 GmbH).
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