Affiliate World Europe: The Essential Guide for Affiliates
Last updated on July 4, 2018 by Mobidea Academy 6 min readAffiliate World Europe is one of the world’s coolest events! Prepared for a Mobidea Academy Guide that’s gonna tell you everything you need to know about this awesome conference?
Keep reading!
Note: If you don’t have tickets yet, click here!
Introduction
You know as well as we do that Affiliate World Europe has great speakers and is a must-attend event!
This is one of the most important affiliate conferences of the year and it’s only obvious that the Mobidea Crew is gonna show up in style!
But what about the city of Barcelona?
Do you know how to move around?
Do you have a map of the city, a subway grid, and the wealth of information you need to know prior to the event in order to take max advantage of every single moment?
No?
No biggie!
I got you!
Here are 9 things you need to know about Affiliate World Europe to make sure you experience everything like a pro!
9 Things You Need to Know About Affiliate World Europe 2018
1. The Preparation
Have you ever been to Barcelona?
No?
No worries!
It’s a wonderful city and one of the coolest places to experience an affiliate marketing fest.
But let’s talk documents, shall we?
Unless you are an EU citizen or have the right to travel in the Shengen zone, before even thinking about coming to Catalonia, you need to get a Visa and a Passport!
Don’t know how to get these documents?
Click right here and go for it!
You should also click here in case you need to find out whether or not you even need a Visa!
Documents?
Done!
Next in your list?
Airplane tickets!
Don’t know what to expect when it comes to the price of your tickets?
No biggie!
Check this link and book your flight!
Once you get to Barcelona’s El Prat Airport, you know you’re close to the city.
In fact, Barcelona is only 15 km away.
That means you can easily hop on the train and get to the city center in about 25 minutes!
Yay!
2. I’m Here! Now, What?
What to do when you’re in a big city?
Get some money, son!
Euros is what it’s all about so be sure to check this link to know the value of this famous European currency!
The cost of living in Barcelona is something you must also become acquainted with.
In order to do so, just click this link and find what you need to know!
Another little something:
Accomodation!
Where will you sleep in July?
Easy!
Book a room right here!
Get some sleep!
Why?
Because this event is gonna wear you out in no time!
3. Where’s the Event, Anyway?
The conference is gonna be held at Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB).
Where is that, exactly?
Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
Want more info about this location?
Check here!
If you’re moving via metro, then you should definitely click right here to know how to go from your spot to Affiliate World Europe!
4. The Event: What’s the Story?
Affiliate World Europe is one of the industry’s most prestigious events.
It’s organized by the STM forum, which means it’s the perfect spot for you to become acquainted with people who know the business through and through.
This edition is expecting to get 3.000 attendees, and more than 30 awesome speakers from over 80 countries.
Moreover, you should know that the event isn’t called “Affiliate” World Europe by pure chance.
Why the “affiliate” part?
Because more than 50% of the folks you’ll meet are actual affiliate marketers who go through the same motions you do!
These are people just like you, who love the business and want to share ideas with equals!
This is the largest affiliate marketing gig of all time!
Affiliate World Europe is where you’ll meet like-minded people who are filled with innovative ideas and who can definitely teach you a thing or two!
I’m talking about three wonderful days of packed auditoriums, the coolest speakers who share golden knowledge, epic networking mixers for you to meet your affiliate mates, exciting exhibitions, and even an E-Commerce event that’s simply unmissable!
What?
I said the word speakers and left you wondering?
Who’s gonna be there, you ask?
What if I told you that Ryan Deiss, the Founder and CEO of DigitalMarketer, is gonna speak?
And what if I also told you that Ezra Firestone, the Founder and CEO of Smart Marketer and Zipify, would be ready to share some pro knowledge?
More?
What about the Co-Founder of Unbounce, Oli Gardner?
Awesome, ain’t it?
And I’m only giving you a glimpse of the sort of masters you can expect to hear in Affiliate World Europe!
5. Transportation Time!
Don’t know how to move about Barcelona, even though you’ve made party arrangements for the days after the event?
Then, listen up, I’ll teach you how to explore the city in style!
Ready?
Learn how to move in Barcelona!
Public Buses
Buses are a great way for you to get from point A to point B.
And guess what?
These buses run from Monday to Sunday, which means you’ve got no problems at all!
Click here and hop on the bus!
Metro
How about the Barcelona subway?
It’s a collection of multiple branches that spread through a maze of man-made connections!
It’s got 12 lines and opens every morning at 5AM, including the weekends.
The closing times vary according to each specific day.
Check them out:
- Monday through Thursday – it closes at midnight
- Fridays and eves of public holidays – it will close at 2AM
- Saturdays – it actually runs all night long so enjoy
- Sundays and public holidays- it closes at midnight
This is a special subway.
In fact, it’s so special that not one but two companies want to run it.
Which companies?
- Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC)
- Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB)
Here are the lines operated by each of these metro companies:
- FCG lines: L6, L7, L8
- TMB lines: L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L9, L10, L11
Taxis
For those of you who hate public transportation, Barcelona’s taxis are the way to go!
You can also go for Uber in order to move around!
All taxis are painted black and yellow.
Don’t know about the taxi tariffs for each specific period of the day?
Check them here:
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- workdays, from 8AM until 8PM
- workdays, from 8PM until 8AM
- weekends/holidays – midnight to 6AM + 8PM till midnight
- it’s a fixed rate set between the cruise terminals and the airport
T1 has a starting price of 2.10 EUR whereas T2 and T3 have a starting price of 2.30 EUR.
6. Best Restaurants and Food
Food, food, food!
It’s something every human being loves getting to know about!
Spain is a gastronomical fest.
Get ready to be delighted!
What?
Haven’t got a clue?
Need to know what are the must-try dishes and foods?
Check this list!
And restaurants?
Can I provide a page for you to see where you can feel food’s magical power?
Click right here!
7. Touristic Stuff
You know as well as anybody else that Barcelona is almost like a fresco:
Beautiful, well designed, and teeming with architectural gems!
You should roam the streets and marvel at the beauty, the exciting people, and some of the world’s best-known monuments!
What?
Don’t know what you must see for yourself?
Get to be part of some unforgettable moments by visiting these spots!
8. Is the Mobidea Crew Going?
Of course!
We love the STM Forum and all the events these wonderful affiliate pros are putting together!
This event is gonna be stylish, packed with knowledgeable pros, and it will surely allow you to experience a city of dreams!
Wanna schedule a meeting with the Mobidea Crew?
Click here and schedule right now!
9. Networking App
Affiliate World Europe offers you an official app.
Here’s what you can do with it:
- Live chat and messaging
- Schedules
- Event map with all the exhibitor booths and networking events
- Help and support
Conclusion
That’s it for today!
Now that you have the most complete and helpful Affiliate World Europe guide on your side, there’s nothing you can’t do!
Experience this phenomenal event, listen to some of the coolest affiliate marketing pros of all time, network with folks who live and breathe affiliate marketing, and don’t forget to eat, laugh, and enjoy the noble city of Barcelona!
Cheers!
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