From September 8–10, 2025, the energy at FACE Convention Center in Bucharest was electric as AWSummit, brought together thousands of leaders and to act as one of Europe’s most diverse hubs for affiliate marketers, digital companies, monetization platforms, entrepreneurs, content creators, and social media marketing specialists.
Drawing over 3,000 attendees and buzzing with panels, workshops, and non-stop networking, AWSummit has cemented its status as one of Europe’s most vibrant multi-vertical events—where the nutra, dating, e-commerce, and content creator industries converge.
As a proud sponsor, PlatformPay.io took to the stage for the Payments Panel and spearheaded several dynamic networking activations throughout the week.
The week began with TTMeetup at Sala Luceafarul, where PlatformPay.io proudly served as the main sponsor. Our very own Michael Maurer, Head of Business Development, took the stage as MC, setting the tone for an exciting afternoon filled with energy and insight.
The event brought together some of the brightest minds in the industry—media buyers, agencies, advertisers, and creators—for a dynamic mix of content sessions, live discussions, and spontaneous networking moments that sparked new ideas and collaborations. The atmosphere was electric, with meaningful conversations happening in every corner of the room.
That evening, we joined fellow sponsors and executives for the Romanian Dinner featuring authentic local cuisine, great drinks and even better conversations. It was the perfect way to ease into a week built on connection and collaboration.
PlatformPay.io participated in the AWSummit Payments Panel, joining industry leaders to discuss how the latest innovations in payments are reshaping fraud prevention and compliance.
The session explored the increasing sophistication of fraud tactics and their impact on advertisers, as well as how AI-driven tools and real-time monitoring are enabling faster, smarter detection. Panelists also shared insights on maintaining regulatory compliance amid constant change—without slowing innovation or growth.
The panel reinforced PlatformPay.io’s role as a trusted payments partner in high-risk verticals, delivering smooth, compliant, and resilient solutions that empower brands to scale recurring revenue programs with confidence and integrity.
Opening Day Highlights: Networking Spotlight
On the first day of the conference, PlatformPay.io hosted a Meet Market booth, making it easy to connect with a wide range of advertisers, affiliates, and partners right out of the gate.
We also sponsored the Dating & Nutra Gathering, one of AWSummit’s most targeted networking sessions. This event combined fast-paced speed-dating-style one-on-one chats with a larger networking environment, that brought us fact to fact with the top names in the Nutra and Dating advertisers, affiliates, and network verticals.
One of the week’s true highlights was the opportunity to strengthen relationships and build new ones in more intimate, meaningful settings.
On the final night of AWSummit, we hosted an exclusive Nutra & E-commerce Dinner at GastroLab Bucharest, a modern fine-dining venue known for its creative culinary experience. The evening offered an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, where top advertisers, affiliates, and partners gathered around the table for engaging conversations that went beyond business cards.
The combination of outstanding cuisine, thoughtful conversation, and a shared passion for innovation in the Nutra and E-commerce spaces made the dinner not just a networking event, but a memorable close to an incredible week of collaboration and connection.
Unlike some fast-paced conferences, AWSummit in Bucharest moved at a slower, more intentional rhythm. With fewer side-events competing for attention and most networking organized directly by AWSummit, AWSummit had curated networking sessions and focused panels allowing the experience allowed for deeper and more meaningful conversations.
The mix of vertical-specific gatherings, premium lounges, and curated evening events made the conference both highly productive and genuinely enjoyable. Bucharest itself added its own magic, a vibrant crowd, and a perfect balance between business and culture. AWSummit delivered one of the most intimate and impactful events we’ve attended all year!
AWSummit Bucharest 2025 was an incredible experience for us full of valuable conversations, strong partnerships, and memorable moments. From TTMeetup sponsorships to executive dinners, the week showed why Bucharest is becoming an important destination on the affiliate marketing calendar.
We can’t wait to return to Bucharest next year and continue helping advertisers, affiliates, and networks scale smarter and build recurring revenue with confidence.
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