AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026

AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026 is an iGaming conference for the Latin American market, scheduled for 23 to 25 November 2026 at the Cancun Center in the city's Hotel Zone. It is the second edition in Mexico for AffPapa, an affiliate directory and media company that also runs a conference in Madrid. The organiser expects around 600 attendees, split 40% affiliates, 40% operators and 20% B2B suppliers. The official hotel, Aloft Cancun, connects directly to the venue. Monday 23 November is an arrival day. It opens with a morning running club, includes an invitation-only tequila tasting and dinner for operators, and ends with welcome drinks. The conference itself takes place on the following two days, with panels, an exhibition area and networking sessions. The panel schedule is specific to the region. Tuesday covers advertising rules across Latin American markets, running one platform in several countries, quality versus volume of traffic, AI in player acquisition, whether regulation helps or hurts growth, search optimisation for both Google and AI answer engines, and the balance of power between affiliates and operators. Google has a short keynote just before lunch, and a pool party at Mandala Beach Club follows in the evening. Wednesday turns to esports team economics, player product preferences, influencers against traditional affiliates, emerging markets, women in leadership, entering Latin America in 2027, paid and organic traffic, and payments. Listed speakers come from companies including GGPoker, Play'n GO, SOFTSWISS, Betcris, LuckyStreak and SpadeGaming. Caliente is the headline sponsor. The conference closes on the evening of 25 November with the AffPapa iGaming Awards LATAM, which requires a separate ticket or VIP pass. Three passes are available. SEO and review site owners, streamers, social media affiliates and influencers can apply for a free affiliate pass. Others pay €250 for a single pass or €1,499 for a VIP pass that adds three nights of accommodation and an invitation to the awards dinner. Tickets cannot be refunded or bought at the door. For affiliates working in Mexico and wider Latin America, the agenda is built almost entirely around that market.