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The European Summit / TES has been the absolute fixed point of the industry for a proud 17 years: What started as an affiliate and online marketing conference today covers significantly more areas. Topics such as artificial intelligence, crypto, dating, AVS, payment, nutra, iGaming, influencer & creator, fan portals and much more have long been fully integrated. The TES in Prague from 25–28 September 2026 has a limited ticket allocation and will soon be sold out.

Discounted tickets are still available with the discount code “caszin10”!

The TES in Seville in March 2027 is already appearing on the horizon and promises to become the largest TES of all time. Two years ago we spoke with organiser Andreas Bischoff (pictured right next to Walter Russak) about the development of the TES. A lot has happened since then. That’s why it was high time to once again shed light on the background and developments. As media partner of the TES, CASZIN spoke exclusively with Andreas, who provides highly interesting insights behind the scenes of the event:

Bernhard Bradatsch:
Andreas, two years ago we spoke in detail about the beginnings and growth of the TES. How has the event developed further since then – and what makes TES Prague 2026 so special that it has once again become a must-attend date for many in the industry?

Andreas Bischoff:
The biggest difference is probably that two years ago we had 1,683 participants and therefore every participant could still buy a ticket. Since then we have grown strongly, and with “only” 1,700 available tickets for Prague in September 2026, many people who would have liked to attend will probably no longer get a ticket. In Seville – which will be the largest TES of the last 18 years – we do not have this problem. There we can easily accommodate 5,000 or more participants.

What presumably distinguishes us from other industry events and what makes us a must-attend date for many is probably the family-like atmosphere of our events. That’s why people like to come to our events – to see their “loved ones” again.

Bernhard Bradatsch:
A very good keyword! The TES has been regarded for years as a particularly “family-like” networking event. How do you manage to maintain this close, trusting atmosphere – in which real business and long-term partnerships arise – despite now around 1,700 participants in Prague?

Andreas Bischoff:
I think the secret is to keep the event compact. A maximum of 1,700 people fit into the event hotel in Prague, and that is exactly the number of participants we admit. This always creates a nicely intensive atmosphere. And thanks to the compactness of the event, you can meet everyone without having to cover long distances. Sufficient food, drink and entertainment then do the rest.

Bernhard Bradatsch:
Age verification, regulation and the use of AI currently rank right at the top of the industry’s agenda. What priorities are you setting in the lecture and seminar programme of TES Prague 2026, and why are these topics so relevant right now?

Andreas Bischoff:
Artificial Intelligence, Age Verification and Online Dating are definitely three of the top topics in Prague. That’s why these three topics will also get their own seminar rooms and seminar tracks in Seville in March 2027. Further tracks in Seville in March 2027 will be:

• Dating & Relationships seminar room
• Artificial Intelligence & SaaS Tools seminar room
• Age & Identity Verification seminar room
• Payments, Crypto & FinTech seminar room
• Health & Nutra seminar room
• iGaming, Betting & Casino seminar room
• Utilities & Mobile Apps seminar room
• “Solopreneurs”, Influencer & Content Creators seminar room
• plus of course one or two “generic tracks”. For these “specialty tracks” we will then also look for special speakers and sponsors.

Bernhard Bradatsch:
Many participants particularly appreciate, alongside the classic exhibition stands, the Meet Market as well as the opportunity to arrange meetings and exchange information in advance via the participant list or Whova. How important is this structured networking offering to you, and what do you hope it will achieve for the quality of conversations in Prague?

Andreas Bischoff:
Through our detailed participant list and the option for all participants to contact each other in advance via “TES Mail” and “Whova Mail” as well as our event Telegram group, participants have every opportunity to organise their business appointments in advance. There is actually no reason to arrive at the TES without a full calendar of meetings. This eliminates the useless waste of time through “cold calling”.

Bernhard Bradatsch:
The ticket contingents are limited and the prices are rising step by step. At the same time there are particularly attractive conditions for affiliates (and with the code caszin10 another 10 % discount). How important is accessibility for smaller and medium-sized players to you, and why do you recommend booking now?

Andreas Bischoff:
Anyone who books early with us is definitely at an advantage. That saves a lot of money. CASZIN readers should already note that we will again offer an “Early Bird” for tickets for Seville from 15 to 31 October 2026. This will then also enable smaller market participants to secure a ticket at a favourable price.

Bernhard Bradatsch:
The TES traditionally takes place in September in Prague and in spring alternating in Spanish or Portuguese cities. Why is Prague particularly well suited as an autumn location, and what can participants expect from the Diplomat Hotel and the venue?

Andreas Bischoff:
Prague has several advantages. The first is that Prague lies in the heart of Europe. You can get to Prague from almost every corner of Europe in 2 hours. And then the price-performance ratio in Prague is still quite good compared with many other cities in Europe. So you get more for your money, which many people like. And of course Prague is also simply a beautiful city that is always worth visiting.

Bernhard Bradatsch:
Alongside the classic affiliate business, more and more creators, traffic partners and solution providers from various adjacent areas are now involved. How is this development reflected in the mix of exhibitors and sponsors of TES Prague 2026?

Andreas Bischoff:
Well, market trends naturally always influence the exhibitor mix. As already mentioned above, Artificial Intelligence and Age Verification are currently hot topics – and that is of course also reflected among the exhibitors.

Bernhard Bradatsch:
Many report that the TES is far more than just a conference – more of an industry gathering from which one benefits from the contacts throughout the year. What, in your opinion, makes the TES so sustainably effective for participants?

Andreas Bischoff:
I think that over the last 17 years we have somehow managed to ensure that our participants encounter each other less as mere participants and more as “business friends”. Somehow we have succeeded in getting our participants to meet each other in a friendlier and more open way. And that of course also helps when it comes to business matters.

Bernhard Bradatsch:
Already around 75 % of the exhibition space for TES 2027 in Seville has been sold. How do you look at the coming years, and what can we expect from the further development of the TES?

Andreas Bischoff:
Well, in Marbella and Prague we have now reached the limit of what is feasible. Whether it is the number of participants, the number of speakers or the number of exhibitors – everything is currently at the limit in Prague and Marbella. That’s why we are continuously looking for larger locations. However, this is not as easy as one might imagine.

Seville is refreshingly different in this respect, because there we will still be able to grow for quite a while. That’s why TES 2027 Seville will, without any doubt, be the largest TES of all time.

Bernhard Bradatsch:
Andreas, many thanks for these extensive and highly interesting insights. See you in Prague!

Further information:
https://tesaffiliateconferences.com/

These future dates are already confirmed:

• 25–28 September 2026, Diplomat Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic
• 8–11 March 2027, Barceló Renacimiento Sevilla Hotel, Seville, Spain (Largest TES of all time)
• 10–13 September 2027, Diplomat Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic
• 27–30 March 2028, Hard Rock Hotel, Marbella, Spain
• 8–11 September 2028, Diplomat Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic