A4U Expo vs. Affiliate Summit London

Well, it appears Shawn Collins has officially announced the much rumored Affiliate Summit London on September 28th.  This comes on the heels of the A4U Forum's parent Existem announcing their first major conference A4U Expo in late October.  After listening to some speculation that maybe Shawn and Matt would join forces for a large event in the UK, it appears as they will almost be going "head to head" with both major events happening less than a month a part from each other.  Having had the chance to attend both an Affiliate Summit (Vegas 06) and an A4U get together (Dixie Boat Cruise) I am very curious to attend these events, as they will both be new formats, a new market for Affiliate Summit and a new size for A4U.  There are some obvious questions, Will UK affiliates be willing to attend an event from an outsider? Will people be willing to make 2 trips to London in less than a month?

From my standpoint I would like to attend both events however the timing issue, both events being so close together, really comes into play, I just don't think I swing attending both events.  Let me know what you are planning; at least one event or both or none?

Comments

[Shawn Collins]

> Will UK affiliates be willing to attend an event from an outsider?

One thing to point out here - Affiliate Summit is partnered with Jess Luthi / Affiliate Program Advice.

[Michael]

Shawn, sorry I missed this on the Affiliate Summit site, but I did just catch it on Jess' Blog, it should be a great team, Jess is well respected.

[James Little]

I'll be at both. Looking forward to them :)

[Jess Luthi]

I think the two events are and will be very different and as always it will be horses for courses.

Most of the affiliates I have spoken to are up for both. I have just gone to three unofficial aff events this week and I would not have missed them for the world.

Cant wait... all tooo exciting :0)