Celebrating the technology behind extraordinary brand experiences
Early Deadline: November 6, 2026
Late Deadline: November 13, 2026
The Event Marketer EventTech Awards are back and bigger than ever, recognizing the tools, platforms, stacks and teams driving innovation in live audience engagement. While most awards programs honor the event, the ETAs celebrate the technology driving extraordinary brand experiences, spotlighting the strategies and solutions that optimize how audiences connect, participate and engage in real time. Because the way brands connect with audiences has fundamentally changed and the technology making that possible deserves its own stage.
Categories
Best Combination of Event Technologies (B2B)
Best Combination of Event Technologies (B2C)
Best Combination of Event Technologies (Trade Show)
Best Cutting-edge Installation (B2B)
Best Cutting-edge Installation (B2C)
Best Gamification Technology
Best Lead Capture Experience
Best LED Content (B2B)
Best LED Content (B2C)
Best LED Content (Trade Show)
Best Livestream Event
Best Next-gen Audience Interaction (B2B)
Best Next-gen Audience Interaction (B2C)
Best Overall Event Tech Stack
Best Overall Technology Innovation
Best Overall Use of AI for B2B
Best Overall Use of AI for B2C
Best Projection-Mapping Experience
Best Rendering or Walk-through Experience
Best Sustainable Event Technology
Best Use of AI Matchmaking Tools
Best Use of Real-Time Data
Best Use of Spatial or Immersive Audio Technology
Best Use of Technology for Accessibility and Inclusion
Best Use of Touch or Gesture Technology
Best Vending Technology Experience
Best Virtual Event (B2B)
Best Virtual Event (B2C)
Best Wayfinding Experience
Best Wearable or Connected Device Integration
Best Overall Use of AI for a Trade Show Exhibit
Rules
Eligibility Rules
The EventTech Awards are open to brand marketers, agencies, partners, properties, and suppliers involved in event and experiential marketing campaigns.
- Categories span b-to-c and b-to-b to trade show experiential marketing.
- International entries are welcome.
- Campaigns must have launched or debuted between August 1, 2025 and September 1, 2026.
- Entrants may submit as many campaigns into as many categories as they want (easy copy and paste options available!)
Judging Criteria
The EventTech Awards are scored entirely by a panel of brand-side marketers. The judges will name one winner for each category and a selection of honorable mentions, based on the following criteria:
1. Strategy—how the event technology contributed to the success of the activation.
2. Originality—how the event technology was utilized in innovative ways to enhance the attendee experience and outcome of the event.
3. Engagement—how the technology was used to engage the audience and elevate the live experience.
Deadlines & Costs
Call for Entries
August
Early Deadline
November 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Entries received before midnight ET on November 6, 2026 are $375 each.
Late Deadline
November 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Entries received after midnight ET on November 6, 2026 are $500 each.
Contact the Team
Should you have an inquiry about the categories, rules, or eligibility please contact:
Julia Kim
jkim@accessintel.com