Stake Drives Strategic Results at iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2026
Spain.- November 20, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Stake is gearing up for a decisive start to 2026 as the company prepares for iGB Affiliate Barcelona, a key event for accelerating negotiations, strengthening partnerships, and securing high-impact affiliate deals. According to Wasim Khan, Head of Affiliate Marketing, the gathering offers a unique opportunity to transform commercial relationships into measurable business outcomes early in the year.
Overview
For Stake, iGB Affiliate Barcelona is the most efficient meeting point of the affiliate ecosystem, concentrating strategic conversations, accelerating decision cycles, and establishing a robust pipeline of high-quality partners. The brand views the event as a catalyst that converts in-person interactions into scalable agreements and long-term growth plans.
Khan emphasized that success is defined by both volume and quality: identifying new partners, signing scalable deals, and ensuring clear follow-up processes that can convert before the end of Q1.
Details / Context
The 2026 edition of iGB Affiliate Barcelona will be 19% larger than in 2025, expanding to 17,815 sqm. This growth reflects unprecedented demand from industry leaders and new entrants alike. According to Stake, the larger footprint broadens the pool of potential partners, including niche affiliates, emerging verticals, and innovative commercial models not present in previous years.
Khan highlighted the event’s efficiency, noting that face-to-face negotiation accelerates decisions that would otherwise take weeks via email.
Key Themes
Regulation & Industry Maturity
Regulation and artificial intelligence will dominate the 2026 agenda. New regulatory frameworks continue to shape a more structured and professional global affiliate environment.
AI as a Transformative Force
Khan outlined how AI is already reshaping operations—from content production to advanced analytics. Automation enhances workflow speed, improves targeting, and optimizes reporting, allowing teams to focus on creativity, partnerships, and compliance.
Growing Momentum in LATAM
Stake sees significant opportunity in Latin America, driven by mobile-first consumption, a strong appetite for sports and entertainment, and deep cultural passion for football and UFC—perfectly aligned with Stake’s brand and ambassador ecosystem.
Strategic Timing
January provides an ideal moment to align business calendars, lock Q1–Q2 campaigns, and move quickly on new opportunities. According to Khan, the timing helps build confidence and set a strong pace for the year ahead.
Future Outlook
Stake aims to arrive in Barcelona with a clear agenda: meet partners face-to-face, negotiate smart, scalable deals, and open new revenue streams for 2026. The event’s expansion and increasing demand strengthen its position as the most influential growth platform in the iGaming affiliate sector.
As regulatory evolution and AI adoption intensify, Stake sees the future of affiliate marketing in a model that balances technology, creative strategy, and strong human relationships.
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