Rakuten’s annual event bringing together over 1,000 marketers across retail, finance and travel and a premier networking opportunity for anyone connected to Rakuten. Rakuten Optimism leaves attendees with new connections, partnerships and industry insights.
Inspiration
Doing business *can* be fun. Get inspired by top marketing and brand leaders as they share the latest industry insights and trends. Then party with the best in the industry.
Connection
Connect and network with peers and other digital marketing experts. Access an elevated networking experience ahead of the event with early conversations, meeting pre-scheduling and sponsor interactions.
Check out the action at Rakuten Optimism 2024
The Lineup
Tune in as industry-leading marketers reveal powerful insights and emerging trends that will ignite your creativity.
Who you’ll meet
Network with over 1,000 digital marketing experts. Optimism brings together advertisers, affiliate marketing publishers, agencies and partners. Be inspired by representatives from hundreds of companies, make connections and celebrate wins together.
Advertiser, brands and retail
Match your brand with the right affiliate publishers.
As an advertiser you are looking for publishers and partners that drive new consumer growth, and explore new markets, verticals and territories. Matching your brand with the right affiliate publishers is what we do, including through the power of our Rakuten platform.
Our network hosts global top-tier partners:
- Cash Back, loyalty and rewards
- Coupon, vouchers and rebates
- Social, influencers and creators
- Content and subnetworks
- Search engine marketing
Agencies
Access our unique ecosystem of exclusive consumer brands and top-tier partners.
As an agency, you represent brands and stores looking for highly targeted, highly valuable customers. Our unique ecosystem of exclusive consumer brands and top-tier partners makes it easy.
While at Optimism, you will have the opportunity to have valuable face-to-face time with both your brands and partners at once.
Partners & Publishers
Connect brands with audiences when and where it counts.
As a partner in our network, you help connect brands with audiences when and where it counts.
While at Optimism, you will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of brands, including:
- Retail: apparel/accessories, beauty, footwear, home/housewares, electronics
- Luxury: mostly apparel/accessories and jewelry
- Travel: airlines, hotels, OTAs, cruises
- Finance: credit cards, banking, loans
- Global: work with programs that span across regions
Official sponsors







Give your brand the spotlight. All eyes will be on Optimism 2025, so maximize your exposure with one of our many sponsorship options. See how you can make a splash or reach out to our team for a bespoke opportunity.