Eventex Awards 2023 finalists unveiled
As we’re nearing the end of another remarkable edition of Eventex Awards, it’s time to lift the veil on this year’s finalists. We have been wowed by outstanding achievements as the events and experience marketing industry continues to challenge and outdo itself time and again, demonstrating unwavering innovation, creativity, and adaptability.
Record-breaking stats and facts
The 13th edition of Eventex Awards featured a massive 761 submissions for evaluation, smashing last year’s record of 606 applications. Other notable statistics from this year include:
- A 99% submission rate, a first in the awards’ more than a decade-long history;
- Entries from 49 countries;
- A total of 580 finalists from 46 countries;
- The top three countries with the most finalists are the US, Qatar, and the Netherlands.
Some notable brands represented among this year’s finalists meanwhile include Heineken, Dell, Budweiser, Audi, Jameson, Vodafone, McDonald’s, Range Rover, Lexus, and Qatar Airways.
Eventex Awards continues to enjoy participation from all around the globe, underscoring the universal appeal of events and their incredible versatility.
Return of in-person and a twist on virtual events
With the world having largely returned to its pre-pandemic lifestyle, we’re observing a pronounced rise in in-person public and business events. That said, the popularity of categories such as Metaverse and Livestreaming events points to a demand for immersive projects to accommodate more complex perceptions brought about by the ongoing technological renaissance.
The categories which saw the most entries this year include:
- Events — Public event, B2B event, Corporate event;
- Experiences — Experiential event, Brand activation, Employee engagement event;
- Marketing — Event storytelling, Set design, Social media campaign;
- Suppliers — Event team, Versatile venue;
- Technology — Use of event technology, Use of audiovisual, Virtual event platform;
- Virtual — Metaverse event, Livestreaming event, Virtual brand engagement event.
The finalists await
Stay tuned for our big announcement of the Eventex Awards winners on May 16, 2023 at 14:00 CET.
You can see the full list of finalists here.