CJU 2026
CJU 2026 is Commission Junction’s flagship annual conference for advertisers, publishers, creators, and agencies bringing together 1,000 marketers from 335 leading companies for four days of high-impact sessions, networking, and partnership building in Santa Barbara, California.
Event Details
Location: Santa Barbara, California, USA
Venue: Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Dates: September 14–17, 2026
Duration: Four-day event
Frequency: Annual conference (Commission Junction’s flagship client event)
Access: Invite-only, exclusively for active CJ clients
Why Attend CJU?
Curated Attendance: Join 1,000 marketing professionals from 335 leading companies, all active partners in the CJ network.
Serious Deal-Making Volume: CJU 2025 produced 6,775 confirmed meetings across 35 hours of networking opportunities.
Measurable Business Impact: CJ data shows 2025 attendees outgrew non-attendees in the following 13 weeks publishers by 10% and advertisers by 8%.
Top-Tier Content: Guest keynotes and mainstage sessions cover connected commerce, social shopping, LLMs, AI, global program expansion, and creator monetization.
Connection Lab Training: 20-minute expert trainings from CJ specialists deliver practical takeaways between mainstage blocks.
Networking & Business Development: The Zone, dedicated meeting space, The Beach Party, Cocktail Hour & ½, and the CJ Excellence Awards Dinner keep conversations going all four days.
Who Should Attend?
- Advertisers & Brands scaling affiliate and partnership programs on CJ
- Publishers & Content Partners seeking deeper advertiser relationships
- Creators & Influencer Partners navigating social commerce and content-driven conversion
- Agencies & Program Managers representing client programs in the CJ network
- Technology Providers & Tools supporting tracking, measurement, and optimization
Yep Ads at CJU 2026
Yep Ads is excited to attend CJU 2026 in Santa Barbara, California. We’ll be there to connect with partners, explore collaboration opportunities, and engage in conversations on scaling affiliate and performance marketing channels for 2027 and beyond.
See You in Santa Barbara!
Prepare for four days of high-energy learning, connection, and performance marketing momentum at CJU on September 14–17, 2026. This is where the partnership industry’s top brands and publishers meet to share strategies, build relationships, and grow their businesses.
