About the event 

DealMaker Australia brings together nearly 300 of the best (and best-performing) professionals from our tight-knit group of advertisers and publishers for a day of content, conversations, cocktails and more. Join us in Sydney this September to connect, learn, grow, deal and—dare we say—party with your favourite industry peers. 

Hundreds of meetings take place at DealMaker, making this the perfect event to jumpstart new partnerships and rekindle old ones. There are many exciting changes this year - we've moved to Jones Bay Wharf, where networking will be over outstanding views of the Harbour Bridge, city skyline and Darling Harbour. 

It turns out networking doesn’t have to feel like work. Start building close relationships that close big deals right at DealMaker Australia!

Event Agenda

All timing subject to change

Thursday, August 7, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration & PartnerSpace Session
 
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Huddle Area Networking
 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Afternoon PartnerSpace Session
 
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker's Corner
 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Product Demos
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Golden Link Awards
 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
After Party
 

THE VENUE

Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf
26-32 Pirrama Rd
Pyrmont NSW 2009

The ultimate harbourfront destination

Situated on a restored industrial finger wharf, this versatile venue’s breathtaking panoramic harbour and city views make for the ultimate conference destination. A spectacular decking area offers outstanding views of the Harbour Bridge, city skyline and Darling Harbour.

Getting Here

View public transport options and directions here.

 

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About The Attendees

Rakuten Advertising has spent two decades building a close community of publishers, advertisers and innovative marketing leaders, and DealMaker is where we bring them all together. Meet representatives from hundreds of companies, make connections and find out how much fun doing business can be.

Snapshot of Past Attendees

THE GOLDEN LINK AWARDS

The Golden Link Awards celebrate teams, companies and campaigns that make waves across the affiliate marketing industry in Asia-Pacific.

If you or your brand have been outthinking and outperforming the competition, be sure to submit your nomination!

  • Nominations: Open now!
  • Nominations close: 22nd June 2025
  • Finalists announced: 13th July 2025
  • Winners announced: 7th of August 2025
Submit Your Nomination

Should you have any issue submitting your entries, please download the entry form(s) and email it to events@rakuten.com

The 2025 Golden Link Awards APAC ceremony will take place in the afternoon at DealMaker and will honour the best and brightest advertisers, agencies and publishers in the industry.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Our unique sponsorship packages allow you to place your brand front and centre at one of Australia's largest affiliate and performance marketing events. We're excited to offer a range of opportunities for you to choose from - all of which have been specifically designed to help you achieve your event goals.

Opportunities are limited and it's first come, first served. Contact events@rakuten.com to secure your package today!

Networking & Community

With DealMaker, it’s not just easy to find and build rewarding relationships, it’s a lot of fun, too. DealMaker is—you guessed it—made for making deals, connections and partnerships. Through our event app, you can view the agenda, see who's sponsoring and schedule 1:1 meetings with other attendees before the day. By the time you arrive, you will have a jam-packed networking schedule.

You must opt-in in during registration to gain access. 

Hundreds of meetings take place at DealMaker each year. Opportunities abound!

Any Questions?

If you need additional assistance, feel free to reach out to events@rakuten.com.