Record-Breaking Attendance and a Top-Tier Venue: Inside the “*Bash Arbitrage: Pidpal” Conference (+PHOTO REPORT)

Record-Breaking Attendance and a Top-Tier Venue: Inside the “*Bash Arbitrage: Pidpal” Conference (+PHOTO REPORT)

Months of preparation, countless challenges, and hundreds of calls with partners – all leading up to AFFHUB kicking off the year with the first major affiliate conference in Ukraine. Curious about how “*Bash Arbitrage: Pidpal” went? Read on for the full recap.

A Game-Changing Venue

Let’s start with the venue – because it truly deserves a spotlight. For the first time, a Ukrainian affiliate conference took place at Kyiv’s largest event space, the International Exhibition Center (IEC). Spanning over 7,000 m² only expo zone, the space was filled with partner booths, networking zones, and interactive areas.

Unlike typical affiliate industry venues, this one was built entirely from scratch, ensuring maximum attention to detail.

“Everything was amazing – we loved it. As sponsors, we witnessed the months of preparation firsthand and even contributed to setting up our own zones. We know how much effort went into it, and we’re incredibly grateful to the AFFHUB team. The mastermind format was something new – both fresh and productive.
As for our own presence, everything went as planned. Our goal was to make a statement, to ‘break in with a bang.’ And in my opinion, we nailed it.”
— Oleg, Founder of KU.PARTNERS

The venue was divided into two key areas. The first housed over 30 partner booths and zones, showcasing some of the industry’s biggest players (more on that later). The scale of the setup was unprecedented for Ukraine’s affiliate market. The second area introduced a new conference format – one that attendees won’t soon forget.

A Fresh Take on Affiliate Conferences

This year, AFFHUB moved away from traditional single-speaker presentations. Instead, the event featured interest-based mastermind circles, where more than 40 industry experts shared insights, strategies, and case studies tailored to specific niches. Gambling? You had a dedicated table. Nutra? A separate discussion space. HR professionals who don’t care about Facebook bans? There was a mastermind for that, too.

“The mastermind format was simply incredible. It gave speakers a real chance to showcase their expertise, while attendees could ask direct questions in an engaging, intimate setting. There were tons of new insights, and it’s inspiring to see how the Ukrainian affiliate market is evolving. The venue, the people, the organization—everything was top-notch. Thank you for an outstanding conference in Kyiv!”
— Sasha, TL of Collaboration PIN-UP Partners

High-Energy Networking and Unforgettable Moments

Affiliate conferences are always about energy, networking, and knowledge-sharing. This year’s event was no exception.

“What I love most about these conferences is the booth area. It’s where companies can truly flex their creativity and showcase their brand – not just with big budgets, but with innovative ideas.
This time, everything was executed at the highest level: from the venue to the atmosphere to the networking opportunities. I especially loved the Masremind session – the room was packed! You could feel how much passion AFFHUB put into this event in every detail. Now, we’re already counting the days until Lviv!”
— Vika, Head of Marketing at Gambeat

A Conference That Gives Back

No AFFHUB event is complete without an epic afterparty – and this one had an extra special touch. The highlight? A charity auction, where three top-tier items were auctioned off, raising a total of $6,600 for a good cause. Here’s a breakdown of the winning bids:

• AFFPRO watch – Purchased by Vadym Chyzhonkov, Team Lead at Bluff, for $1,600.
• An enemy FPV drone from ArkNet – Purchased by Andriy Kartsev, Head of Media Buying at One Media.
• Oleksandr Usyk’s signed T-shirt (donated by the OurFuture Foundation) – Purchased by NDA for $3,600.

Following the auction, the afterparty kicked into full gear with a live performance from Wellboy. The crowd went wild as hits like “Geese” and “Cherries” (performed twice!) filled the venue, along with fresh tracks from his latest album.

The Signature AFFHUB Afterparty

And then… the real magic happened. The signature AFFHUB afterparty delivered everything attendees have come to expect:

• A top-tier DJ set
• Delicious food and drinks
• Non-stop networking in a relaxed atmosphere

The energy was electric, and the connections made that night will no doubt lead to new partnerships and deals in the months ahead.

A Historic Milestone for AFFHUB

We want to extend a massive thank you to the 2,000 participants who made this event truly historic. A special shoutout to our host, Ivan Zayets, who coordinated the event from start to finish. And, of course, a heartfelt thanks to our partners, without whom this conference wouldn’t have been possible:

• KING Partners
• Gorilla Partners
• Favbet Partners
• Cosmo Partners
• KuPartners
• First Partners
• GameHub
• Makeberry Affiliates
• CG Solutions
• PlayCash Network
• Plash
• AFFPRO
• MB Partners
• Everad
• DG Partners
• ScroogeFrog
• City Affiliates
• SuperGra Affiliates 
• C-Partners
• One Partners
• LeadingCards
• Сеть ClickID
• BobFarm 
• Доверенное лицо
• Traffter
• MessageWhiz
• NetHunt

What’s Next? See You in Lviv!

Every AFFHUB conference is about raising the bar – and this time, we proved it again. But the real question is: Can we top this?

You’ll find out very soon at our next big event in Lviv! Stay tuned for updates – you won’t want to miss it.

📸 Check out the full photo report from the event here, here, and here.

With love,
The AFFHUB Team