TES 2025: Everything You Need to Know About the Leading Affiliate Marketing Convention

TES, short for The European Summit, is a leading affiliate marketing convention that draws thousands of professionals from all over the world. It was launched in 2009 and has since become a cornerstone of the affiliate ecosystem - especially for companies working in high-growth or high-risk verticals like dating, adult content, media buying, iGaming, crypto, and fintech.

Still wondering what’s TES? Think of it as the European version of Affiliate World or ASW, but with a deeper focus on the adult and fintech verticals - and a lot more room for meaningful networking and deal-making.

There are two key TES 2025 events:

• TES Prague 2025 – March 1-4, 2025

• TES Seville 2025 – September 2025 (dates TBA)

Both events are hosted in luxury venues with dedicated exhibition areas, business lounges, and networking spaces - designed for both structured meetings and spontaneous collaborations.

The Vienna House Diplomat is a 4-star business hotel located in the Dejvice district, close to Prague’s historic center and well-connected by metro and tram. The venue is just a 20-minute drive from Václav Havel Airport.

Key features of the venue include:

• Large, fully equipped conference halls

• Dedicated areas for exhibitions and product demos

• Rooftop restaurant and city views

• Indoor lounges for private meetings

• Outdoor terrace for informal networking

The surrounding area offers a wide range of hotels, cafés, and transport options, while the city itself is known for its walkability, rich history, and thriving food and nightlife scene.

Seville is the capital of Andalusia in southern Spain - a city with strong MICE infrastructure, Mediterranean climate, and elegant business-class hotels. Past TES events have taken place in high-end 4- and 5-star properties with capacity for 500-1000 guests.

Venue features typically include:

• Spacious conference centers with natural light

• Exhibition halls and branded booth areas

• Poolside bars, garden terraces, and rooftop spaces

• Private VIP lounges for 1-on-1 meetings

• On-site restaurants and high-end catering

Seville is connected to Madrid and Barcelona by high-speed AVE trains and has direct flights to many European cities. September temperatures average around 25°C, making it ideal for outdoor networking, evening events, and relaxed daytime sessions.

TES offers tiered pricing depending on your role:

Early registration is encouraged - not only to save money but also because passes often sell out.

And don’t forget, if you’re planning to speak at TES, you can submit a proposal through the TES speaker submission form on their website.

TES is known for being highly targeted and value-driven. Attendees don’t just come for panels - they come to make deals, form partnerships, and solve real business problems.

At past events, the conference featured:

• Over 1,500 attendees from 80+ countries

• 100+ booths from industry leaders and rising stars

• Dedicated speed networking sessions

• A vibrant nightlife & afterparty scene

• Business lounges for private conversations

Whether you’re an established player or launching a new project, TES offers the kind of face-to-face access that’s rare in today’s digital-first world.

• “TES is where I close 3 months' worth of deals in 3 days.” - Lena S., Head of Growth, AdTech startup.

• “The best-run adult industry conference in Europe - bar none. The structure, quality of people, and diversity of sessions is unmatched.” - Marc T., VP Sales, Payment Platform.

• “The speaker sessions are solid, but the real gold is in the meetings and hallway conversations. TES is for serious builders.” - Samir K., Founder, Dating App.

While the official TES 2025 speaker list is still being finalized, here’s what you can expect based on previous years’ lineups. These industry leaders bring proven experience across affiliate marketing, fintech, payments, and high-risk verticals:

With over a decade in affiliate strategy and campaign optimization, Sarah Benedetto has been instrumental in growing CSPAffiliation into a global affiliate-focused agency. She's known for her data-driven approach to audience targeting and performance marketing. Though multiple professionals share this name on LinkedIn, you’ll find her under profiles involved in digital marketing and performance strategy

A veteran in programmatic media buying, Claudius Decker has driven ad-tech innovation at DC OneNet, especially in optimizing RTB campaigns and scaling digital ad spend. He regularly leads sessions on audience segmentation and GDPR-compliant targeting strategies. While detailed public profiles are limited, his thought leadership is consistent across conference speaker panels and industry interviews.

As a logistics and data operations lead at Hermes, Antonia Foda specializes in connecting e-commerce platforms with agile supply and delivery models. She frequently speaks on data-driven logistics, customer experience optimization, and scaling operations in cross-border commerce environments.

Damien Kittler heads payments integration and fraud mitigation at Optimize Recharge. His experience includes architecting high-throughput payment flows and minimizing chargebacks through predictive analytics. He’s recognized for deep insights into payment solutions tailored for subscription and high-risk industries.

Previous TES events have featured speakers and executives from:

• Stripchat – leaders on webcam monetization and fan engagement

• TrafficJunky – experts in display inventory and affiliate ad networks

• ExoClick – sessions focused on ad formats like pop-under and native

• CrakRevenue – performance marketing across dating and adult verticals

• JuicyAds – practitioners of adult media buying and brand-safe ad strategy

• Dating.com – growth product leaders in international dating platforms

These companies typically send high-level product, sales, or marketing executives to share use cases, vertical trends, and monetization best practices.

• Affiliate Strategy & Growth - Sarah Benedetto’s frameworks help affiliates scale through smart targeting and funnel optimization.

• Programmatic Media Buying - Claudius Decker offers lessons on sophisticated DSP-based campaigns and premium inventory access.

• Data & Logistics in E-Commerce - Antonia Foda’s experience is critical for platform operators looking to integrate tech with global supply chains.

• Payments & Fraud Prevention - Damien Kittler shares best practices in chargeback management and secure checkout flows.

The conference typically covers hot topics like:

• Leveraging AI for affiliate marketing

• New compliance regulations in Europe

• Scaling adult membership platforms

• Crypto and alt-payments for high-risk sectors

• Creator monetization tools and fan platforms

TES is perfect for:

• Affiliate marketers

• Ad networks & media buyers

• Founders of SaaS tools & platforms

• Fintech innovators and payment providers

• Adult industry entrepreneurs

• Agencies, consultants, and technical partners

If you're building something in a high-growth or performance-driven industry - TES is where you’ll meet your next partners, clients, or investors.

At Binerals, we work with startups, agencies, and affiliate platforms to deliver:

• Custom tracking and reporting tools

• CRM platforms tailored to affiliate workflows

• Scalable backend development for high-volume products

• API integrations (KYC, payments, content delivery, etc.)

• MVP and prototyping for SaaS ideas in the adult and creator economy

TES gives us a chance to meet teams that are building fast - and need reliable devs to get their products to market quicker and with fewer bottlenecks.

If that’s you, let’s talk in Prague or Seville.

If you're asking yourself whether to attend TES 2025, here's your answer: Yes - if you're serious about growth.

TES is not a hype-fest. It’s a well-run, professional environment packed with smart people, new tech, and real revenue opportunities.

Whether you're in affiliate marketing, event management, adult content, or fintech, TES offers exactly what conferences should: valuable conversations, actionable insights, and serious business outcomes.

Attending TES Prague 2025 or TES Seville 2025?

Let’s grab a coffee. We’re happy to take a look at your platform, offer honest advice, or even jump in and help ship that next big release.

 Contact Binerals - let’s make something great together.