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September 14 - 17, 2026 | Santa Barbara, California 

CJU is back in sunny Santa Barbara this September, celebrating 25 years of the community that's shaped performance marketing, while looking ahead to what's next. We're bringing together 1,000 marketers to share what's working, tackle what's changing and help you build a network that supports your goals. Expect three days of beachside networking, future-thinking content, and strategies you can use the moment you get home.
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Create Connections

Networking feels more authentic when it's not all Zooms and stuffy conference rooms. At CJU, your next great partnership could start anywhere, from meetings in The Zone to mingling at The Beach Party.

Want to get a head start? CJ Universe, our social community and event app, lets you find your people before you even pack your bags. Set up your profile, arrange meetings and personalize your agenda weeks before arrival.

Come ready to connect. We've spent 25 years perfecting how it happens.

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Get inspired, learn and grow

Our content lineup is built to help you navigate what's next. Guest keynotes, mainstage sessions and Connection Lab training feature the industry’s best and brightest, from brand leaders and platform innovators to performance marketing experts sharing the latest trends, challenges and what's working right now.

Jump between Mainstage sessions that tackle the big shifts happening across the industry, 20-minute trainings, product demos and Connection Lab sessions that break down trends into insights you can use the moment you're back at your desk.

Stay tuned: we'll start revealing speakers and sessions in July.

Get your name on the list

CJU is an invite-only* event exclusively for active CJ clients. So, hold off on booking flights until you've received your confirmation email.

Registration requires company email verification. Not recognized but should be on the list? Just contact your account team or apply to attend.

*Please note your invitation code allows you to register for CJU, but it doesn’t guarantee you a spot. With limited capacity, we recommend registering ASAP to secure your place.

Early bird pricing

Registration for CJU 2026 opens Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11am PT. Early bird pricing is available April 28 - May 15, 2026.
Your ticket gets you into everything: keynotes, networking events, educational sessions, Connection Lab trainings, CJ Universe, happy hours and most meals.

Single rate

$1,695 $1,995

Save $300

Group rate (applies to groups of 5+)*

$1,525.50 $1,795.50

Save $469.50 per person vs single rate
*Each attendee’s invitation email is required when registering a group

Need help getting budget approval?

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What attendees are saying

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ConsumerRating.org

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🌴 What an incredible week at CJU25 in Santa Barbara!

Consumer Rating was proud to be a sponsor — including hosting The Finance Mixer overlooking the ocean. It was inspiring to connect with so many clients, partners, and industry friends in such a unique setting. A big thank you to the CJU team for bringing together 1,000+ of the coolest minds in the business for four days of ideas, networking, and growth. We’re grateful to be part of it and excited to keep building on the momentum.

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Klarna

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We’ve just returned from a fantastic time at CJU25 in Santa Barbara, and we’re proud to share that Klarna received the Excellence Award for Most Innovative Collaboration with our partner Expedia Group 🏆! While in Santa Barbara, our team also strengthened relationships with Nike,  American Eagle Outfitters Inc., and Dr. Martens plc, connected with global partners, and explored new ways to unlock growth across affiliate and commerce. 

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Offers365 Limited

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We are still buzzing from the energy at #CJU25! Our team had an amazing time in Santa Barbara — connecting with partners, discovering new opportunities, and sharing ideas that shape the future of performance marketing. Big thanks to CJ for bringing together such an incredible community of partners and innovators!

#AffiliateMarketing #DigitalMarketing #SantaBarbara #PerformanceMarketing

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André Mesquita

Senior Marketing Affiliate Specialist, Trip.com

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What an inspiring #CJU25 — full of ideas, connections, and great conversations around the future of Connected Commerce.

It was a pleasure to be part of the incredible lineup of speakers and contribute to these discussions. Grateful to be part of this community and looking forward to building on the momentum from Santa Barbara! 🌍 ✈️

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Luke Acton

Business Director, Future PLC

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Another amazing year at CJU catching up with friends, meeting new partners and absolutely demolishing numerous charcuterie boards.

As always a 10/10 event from CJ and great to see so many familiar faces. Roll on Q4 and please don’t tell me about my awful dance moves … 🫣🥳

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Vibrant Performance

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CJU in Santa Barbara delivered four days of insights, connections, and forward-looking conversations.

We caught up with longtime partners and met exciting new prospects, diving into: 💡 How AI is transforming daily workflows 📈 CJ’s evolution in the lead gen space 👥 The growing role of influencers driving traffic to content & review pages amid algorithm shifts

CJU by the numbers

1,000
Marketing professionals
335
Leading companies
6,775
Confirmed meetings
35
Hours of networking opportunities
18
Hours of learning opportunities

Attending CJU drives faster growth

Data Science analysis shows that CJU 2025 attendees grew faster than comparable non-attendees in the 13 weeks following the event.

CJU 2025 highlights

Wondering what CJU looks like in action? Watch last year's highlights reel.
Watch all CJU 2025 Sessions

Catch up on last year

Take a peek at last year’s content line up before we release this year’s sessions:

View the CJU 2025 video library

CEO Welcome: Santi Pierini

Every purchase begins with a story: a recommendation from a friend, a midnight search, a trusted influencer. In his opening talk, Santi Pierini reveals how CJ is connecting these scattered moments into a single commerce journey, showing why partnerships are the hidden architecture of modern commerce.

Creators Unleashed: Your 2026 Growth Engine

Get the inside track on where creator partnerships are heading from the brands already winning with CJ across TikTok Shops, Meta Shops, and Amazon marketplaces–smoothing the path between social commerce and affiliate. Learn how we help creators drive more sales than competitors and come away with strategies you can use today.

Connected Commerce Revolution: How Affiliate Strategies Power Retail Media Success

Retail Media is reshaping the future of connected commerce. Discover how using affiliate strategies can unlock vendor-funded budgets, harness first-party data, and drive measurable growth across Retail Media alongside practical ways to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting market.

Thanks to last year’s diamond sponsor!

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Thank you to all our CJU 2025 sponsors

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