Celebrating the crème de la crème of events, along with their creativity, innovation, and power to inspire.
Art, Entertainment & Public Events
Art Event
This category celebrates the synergy between events and art in all its forms, genres, or style — dance, music, literature, visual, or street art events, exhibitions, installations, performances, etc.
Art Installation [NEW]
Temporary or permanent installations that provoke emotional experiences, spark conversations, and engage viewers in public spaces, galleries, events, etc.
Carnival
Outdoor festivals or public celebrations involving music, dance, masquerade, or other entertainment elements such as parades, public street parties, processions, etc.
Celebration Event
Corporate, community, or public events created to celebrate an occasion, anniversary, or milestone.
Ceremony
Events celebrating a particular occasion, achievement, or anniversary, such as awards ceremonies, opening or closing ceremonies, etc.
Concert
Live concerts that impress with creative stage design, innovative performance concepts, special effects, and lighting.
Cultural Event
Events that celebrate culture or cultural sensitivity — parades, shows, art events or exhibitions, music or dance events, festivals, fairs, theater, etc.
Entertainment Event
Any type of event meant to entertain and bring joy.
Fashion Event
Fashion shows, fairs, pop-ups, parties, and other events that promote fashion.
Festival
Music, film, art, food, dance, or any other public or community festival that celebrates a specific theme.
Gala
The gala – queen of all parties, that offers spectacular entertainment, unique performances, splendid theme, and special guests.
Interactive Performance
Events where the audience becomes a co-creator in the performance experience, through the facilitation of performers, technology, or other means of interaction.
Live Show
Events presented before a live audience, including live performances and shows, fashion shows, competitions, games, comedy, theater, circus performances, concerts, live TV and radio broadcasts, etc.
Municipal Event
Public events organized for/by a municipality including celebrations, concerts, festivals, shows, parades, art events, etc.
Music Event
All events where music is the main focus, including concerts, music festivals, live vocal or instrumental performances and shows, etc.
Outdoor Event
Any event that took place outdoors, such as fairs, expos, festivals, carnivals, music events, sporting events, roadshows, entertainment events, thematic outdoor events such as Christmas markets or food fairs, temporary outdoor amusement parks, etc.
Public Event
Events open to the general public including all kinds of entertainment events, art exhibitions or installations, cultural or leisure events, fairs, pride parades, festivals, sporting events, etc.
Roadshow
A series of shows or events touring a country, a region, or worldwide. Entertainment events, art exhibitions, music events, information or educational campaigns, product launches, brand engagement events, celebrations, shows, fairs, etc.
Corporate & Community Events
B2B Event
Events created to build and reinforce business relationships, including trade shows, conferences, corporate parties or shows, galas, etc.
B2C Event
Events created to engage the end consumer, such as consumer shows, exhibitions, promotional events, etc.
Budget Event
Events that have managed to create a high impact and deliver great results on a relatively low budget.
Community Engagement Event
Any event created to engage, reinforce, or celebrate a community.
Corporate Event
Any business event intended to reward, honor, engage, or educate employees, partners, shareholders, or customers (e.g. conferences, seminars, incentives, cycle meetings, corporate parties, celebrations, awards, etc.).
Customer Engagement Event
Customer-centric events created to foster the relationship with existing customers or engage target customers (e.g. consumer shows, promotional events, product launch events, celebrations, etc.).
Green Event
The most sustainable events, where green practices are prevalent throughout the planning and delivery of the particular occasion.
Hackathon
Hackathons, datathons, or coding competitions.
Hybrid Event
Hybrid events, no matter the scale, type, industry, or target audience.
Partner Engagement Event
Any corporate event intended to reinforce the relationship with partners, sponsors, and stakeholders (e.g. corporate parties, celebrations, incentive trips, galas, etc.).
Virtual Event
Any online event that involves people interacting in a virtual environment.
Events By Region
African Event
Any type of event that took place in Africa.
Asian Event
Any type of event that took place in one of the following countries or regions: China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and other Northeast Asian countries, South and Southeast Asia, and Central Asia.
Australian / Oceanian Event
Any type of event that took place in Australia / Oceania.
Canadian Event
Any type of event that took place in Canada.
Chinese Event
Any type of event that took place in China.
European Event
Any type of event that took place in Europe.
Indian Event
Any type of event that took place in India.
Latin American Event
Any type of event that took place in Latin America (South America, Central America, and the Caribbean region, Mexico).
Middle Eastern Event
Any type of event that took place in the Middle East.
UK Event
Any type of event that took place in the United Kingdom.
US Event
Any type of event that took place in the United States of America.
Conferences, Meetings & Expos
Association Meeting
Professional association events, no matter the industry, or the event length or frequency.
Conference
Conference events, regardless of the industry, topic, location, size, and target audience.
Consumer Show
B2C expos, fairs, exhibits, and demos of any size, intended to introduce consumers to products or services.
Convention
Large conferences and meetings centered around a specific industry, topic, profession, or fandom.
Educational Event
Тrainings, workshops, seminars, masterclasses, educational courses, or any other event that brings knowledge or teaches particular skills.
Expo [NEW]
Large-scale public exhibitions and fairs, regardless of the target audience, industry, topic, or location.
Fair
All kinds of fairs, including thematic fairs such as art & craft fairs, food fairs, book fairs, Christmas and other seasonal fairs, career fairs, university fairs, etc.
Healthcare & Wellness Event
Events dedicated to the topics of healthcare, wellness and well-being, mental health, healthy habits and lifestyle, and more — from conferences and expos to workshops and group activities.
Medical Congress
Outstanding medical and healthcare events.
Networking Event
Any event that aims effectively for networking among participants, including B2B matchmaking, speed meetings, thematic networking events, memberships gatherings, etc.
Pharma Conference
Pharmaceutical conferences, gatherings, congresses, forums, and any other meeting of the pharma industry.
Scientific Event
Any type of gathering related to the scientific community or promoting science, including congresses, conferences, conventions, symposia, forums, etc.
Summit
Events or meetings of highest-level officials, leaders, or experts in a particular field (government, business, or nonprofit) that gather to discuss an important matter or topic.
Tech Event
Any type of tech event — from geeky gadget conventions to high-tech trade shows.
Thought Leadership Event
Any event that invites high-profile speakers to express expert opinions with the goal to present a brand’s authority in a particular domain.
Trade Show
Any event that showcases the art of showcasing, such as B2B trade shows, expos, and other types of exhibitions of all themes and sizes.
Sports & Tournaments
Esports Event
Gaming events, championships, tournaments, competitions, or contests either played in front of an audience or live-streamed.
Sporting Event
Sporting competitions, tournaments, marathons, races, games, team sports, and other sporting events. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Tournament
Contests, competitions, championships, league playoffs, or any other series of games or contests that make up a single unit of competition to determine a winner. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
American Football Tournament
American football games and tournaments — both stateside and internationally. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Athletics Tournament
Athletic events like sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Baseball Tournament
Baseball competitions of all shapes and sizes. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Basketball Tournament
Any basketball tournament, game, or playoff. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Boxing Tournament
Boxing galas, boxing matches, boxing championships, and all other boxing sporting events. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Cricket Tournament
All cricket matches, tournaments, and cups. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Cycling Tournament
All types of biking competitions and bicycle racing — track, road, off-road, mountain., etc. To enter this category, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Football Tournament
Football tournaments, competitions, and championships, regardless of their tier, scope, or location. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Hockey Tournament
All ice hockey or field hockey contests, competitions, games, or playoffs. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Martial Arts Tournament
Any form of contest that involves one of the many single combat styles of fighting, such as kung fu, judo, or MMA. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Racing Tournament
All racing competitions — running, racewalking, animal racing, motor racing, boat racing, etc. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Rugby Tournament
All sporting events that involve rugby matches. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Tennis Tournament
Any type of tennis competition, including amateur or professional, junior or senior, local or international, etc. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Volleyball Tournament
Any type of volleyball contest, match, or championship. To enter here, you must be involved with the organization of the actual sporting activities.
Weddings & Private Events
Party
Any type of social gathering with guests to celebrate a particular occasion, including birthday parties, engagements, bachelor, or bachelorette parties, graduation parties, bridal and baby showers, etc.
Personal Event
Events that mark a personal occasion, achievement, or special day such as weddings, anniversaries, family reunions, bridal showers, etc.
Religious Ceremony
Church wedding ceremonies, bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies, Diwali celebrations, baptism, first communion, confirmation, and other religious ceremonies.
Wedding
All types of weddings, be it classic or innovative, big or small, etc.
Brand Experiences
Recognizing the art of brand building and brand reinforcement through awe-inspiring live communication.
Brand Experiences: Sectors
Brand Experience - Agriculture
Brands related to the agriculture or agribusiness sector.
Brand Experience - Alcoholic Beverages
All alcoholic drinks brands: wine, beer, cider, spirits, etc.
Brand Experience - Architecture & Construction Services [NEW]
Brands related to architecture and the construction industry.
Brand Experience - Art & Culture
Brands related to the art & culture sector such as cinemas, theatres, art galleries, museums, historic sites, etc.
Brand Experience - Automotive
All brands related to vehicles, tires, petrol, gasoline, oil, spare parts and accessories, in-car entertainment, GPS, and other segments of the automotive industry.
Brand Experience - Beauty & Fashion
All brands related to the beauty and fashion industry including cosmetics, beauty services, clothing, footwear, accessories, etc.
Brand Experience - Consumer & Public Services
Brands representing consumer and public service providers such as legal, financial, consultancies or respectively, broadband, postal, energy, utility providers, etc.
Brand Experience - Consumer Durables
Brands covering consumer products that are made to last such as technology, homeware, furniture and lighting, toys, home appliances, and other durables.
Brand Experience - Financial Services
Brands covering banks, insurance, credit cards, pension plans, investments, and related online services, etc.
Brand Experience - FMCG
FMCG brands (except food and beverages) such as cleaning products, toiletries, personal care goods, household goods, or other non-durable goods.
Brand Experience - Food & Beverages
Brands representing food and drinks (except alcoholic beverages).
Brand Experience - Healthcare
Brands representing healthcare products and services such as hospitals, health facilities, pharmaceuticals, OTC medicines, supplements, wellness products/services, and any products or services related to physical or mental health.
Brand Experience - Luxury & Premium Brands
Brands representing luxury clothes, accessories, artisanal and custom-made products, jewelry, premium cosmetic products, upscale hotels and resorts, elite travel experiences, value-added services, luxury automobiles, private aircraft, yachts and motorboats, premium alcoholic beverages, etc.
Brand Experience - Media, Entertainment & Communication
Brands related to the media, entertainment, and communication industry: music, film, television, magazines, books, digital platforms, and other media and entertainment channels/services.
Brand Experience - Non-for-profit/Government
Government, public information, military, charities, and other not-for-profit campaigns, events, and experiences.
Brand Experience - Retail & Ecommerce
Retail industry brands, including supermarkets, department stores, restaurants, and fast food. Also includes brands in the ecommerce sector such as ecommerce stores, ecommerce platforms, ecommerce startups, dropshipping businesses, etc.
Brand Experience - Sports
Brands related to the sports industry, including sports venues, sports equipment, clothing and shoes, sports facilities, sports clubs, etc.
Brand Experience - Technology
Technology brands such as computers and laptops, mobile devices, media players, smartwatches and wearable technology, software, groupware, operating systems, SaaS/cloud-based services, robots, etc.
Brand Experience - Transport & Logistics
Brands related to the logistics sector, such as inbound and outbound transportation, warehousing, inventory management, demand planning, etc.
Brand Experience - Travel & Leisure
Brands related to the travel and leisure industry including tourism, transport, car rentals, cruises, sports, gaming, and other recreation or rest-related products and services.
For Good
Cause Event
Events that support or raise awareness about special causes.
CSR Experience
Any event or experience that contributes to improving the social, environmental, and economic development of local communities or the society at large.
Environmental Good Event
Events or experiences created for the purpose of advocating sustainable development or promoting environmentally friendly practices.
Fundraising Event
The most meaningful and effective fundraising and charity events around the world.
Inclusive Event
Events designed so that everyone can participate and no one is excluded regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical disabilities, etc.
Local Solution Event
Events or experiences benefitting a specific region or local area such as a neighborhood, village, town, or city.
Positive Change Event
Events or experiences that are meant to do good, trigger progress, or have a positive impact on our society, culture, environment, community, specific industry, niche or sector, etc.
Social Good Event
Events or experiences that contribute to solving social or humanitarian issues such as homelessness, children’s rights, race relations, gender equality, human rights, etc.
Brand Experiences: By Type
Brand Activation
Any experience that enables your brand to engage directly with consumers and build a loyal brand community belongs here.
Brand Engagement Event
Brand experiences that drive customer engagement to a brand, build great customer relationships, and have strong post-event impact.
Exhibition Experience
Experiences that are part of an exhibition, trade, or consumer show (event, show booth, stand, pavilion, or brand display).
Experiential Event
Events organized to create engaging experiences and emotional draw towards a brand, product, or service.
Gamified Experience
Brand experiences or events that use gamification to engage the audience.
Immersive Experience
Brand experiences that immerse the audience into an illusory environment with the use of VR, AR, MR, Holography, Telepresence, FPV drone flight, 3D displays, haptic, spatial sensing technologies, etc.
Interactive Outdoor Experience
The leveraging of public spaces to immerse consumers in a brand experience or to communicate a brand’s message in an interactive and engaging way (experiential events, pop-ups, stunts, digital interactive installations, interactive street art, and more.)
Kick-A** Experience
Experiences that demonstrate ingenious creativity, innovative ideas, and immense impact.
Pop-up Experience
Masterfully planned impromptu gatherings, exquisite spontaneous celebrations, anticipated but unexpected happenings or experiences which ultimately impress audiences and draw new crowds.
Product Launch
Brand experiences or activations created to launch or relaunch a brand, product, or service.
Retail Experience
Retail brand experiences that enhance the purchasing process, including in-store events, pop-up shops, street vendor experiences, experiential retail, retailtainment, etc.
Sampling Experience
Experiences or events that include a product sampling campaign or activity.
Seasonal Experience
Experiences that effectively capitalize on a season, holiday, or cultural event to drive results for their brands. Examples include experiences created for the Christmas/New Year’s Eve holiday season, Black Friday, Spring sales, Mother’s Day, etc.
Sponsorship Experience
All experiences created to promote a brand at an event as a part of a partnership or sponsorship agreement, including experiences at big sporting events, entertainment events, festivals, concerts, conventions, trade shows, etc.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & EMPLOYER BRANDING
Employee Engagement Event
Internal events which bring HR to the next level as part of an integrated employee engagement or employer branding strategy (e.g.incentive trips, reward programs, teambuilding, employee training programs, employee appreciation events, awards, celebrations, parties, etc.).
Employee Recognition Program
Employee recognition awards that acknowledge employees for going above and beyond.
Employer Branding Event
Celebrating excellence in the art and science of employer branding. Any event, experience, or initiative devoted to building or reinforcing an employer brand.
Incentive Event
Corporate events intended to motivate or encourage employees through any kind of incentive, including events as part of rewards, recognition, or loyalty programs, retreats, incentive trips, etc.
Team Building
Events designed to increase motivation and promote cooperation in a team or a company, e.g. retreats, corporate parties, training programs, business runs, team outings, etc.
Marketing, Communications & Strategy
Bringing a particular aspect of an event or experience into the spotlight or celebrating its marketing or supporting campaign.
Digital Engagement
Branded Games
Games that are specifically designed to drive marketing interactions and increase community engagement in a fun and positive way. This can include but is not limited to online, mobile games, and apps.
Gamification
The application of game-design elements and game principles aimed at encouraging engagement and participation before, during, or after the event/experience.
Influencer Marketing
Social media marketing initiatives or campaigns that involve collaboration with popular social media influencers or celebrities to increase engagement in interactive ways and target specific audiences and markets.
Interactive Storytelling
A form of digital entertainment and enhanced storytelling that uses technological, social, or collaborative interactive features to captivate the audience/target group on multiple levels through adapted content and a unique user experience story based on the participant’s interactions with the story world.
Online Video
Effective digital video clips — individual or series — distributed over the internet.
Podcast
A series of episodes of audio or video files that users can stream, play and listen to, designed to maximize audience reach.
Social Media Campaign
The leveraging of social media platforms to increase brand awareness, connect with an audience, and achieve business goals.
Website
The creative and identity-relevant appearance, layout, content, and user experience of a website or a specific landing page.
STRATEGY
Health & Safety Management
The planning and impeccable implementation of health and safety measures at an event including the setting of health & safety policies or procedures, as well as on-site preparations and/or technological implementations that ensured the safety of visitors at an event.
Loyalty Program
Innovative loyalty-oriented programs that reward loyal customers/community members and make them feel valued by offering perks and personalized experiences.
Pivot To Virtual
Changing an event’s format from in-person to virtual.
Sustainability Initiative [NEW]
Outstanding efforts within events and organizations to implement innovative and impactful sustainability measures and policies. From reducing waste and carbon emissions to promoting eco-friendly practices and engaging with local communities. The initiative can relate to a single or multiple events, a whole company or a dedicated team, etc.
EVENT DESIGN
Content Production [NEW]
The visual content produced for the screens, displays, and video walls during events such as concerts and festivals.
Event Branding [NEW]
Distinct visual and narrative identity including elements like logos, design systems, use of colors, typography, indoor and outdoor branding, visual messaging.
Event Concept [NEW]
The most innovative and imaginative event concepts that serve as the backbone of extraordinary experiences and an immersive atmosphere.
Event Storytelling
The use of technology, interactivity, and multisensory experience to take participants on a physical and emotional journey and reinforce key messaging through narrative and storytelling.
In-Store Marketing Touchpoints & Collateral
Temporary in-store communication elements of a retail experience – activated across point-of-sale, wayfinding, and visual merchandise designed to attract, engage and motivate towards immediate purchase, action, or engagement.
Meeting Design
The use of meeting design at an event or experience and its impact on the overall event outcomes.
Set Design
Stage design that moves beyond the presentation, speaker, or performance and becomes a feature in itself.
Stand Design [NEW]
Outstanding innovation and creativity in the design and layout of event stands/booths.
Use of Outdoor Space
The creative and innovative use of any outdoor venue, public, or green space as an aspect of event planning.
PR & COMMUNICATION
Community Building & Engagement
Practices directed towards the creation or reinforcement of a collective social bond with a brand/organization/initiative and the formation of a community. This could be achieved through a single or a series of events as well as through a special campaign before, during, or after an event/experience.
Cross-channel Storytelling
Telling a brand’s story through multiple channels to reinforce holistic brand messaging and meaningful customer engagement. This can include but is not limited to desktop, mobile, wearable technology, outdoor installations, billboards, retail experiences, etc.
Event Marketing
The best marketing strategies and campaigns aiming to maximize the event ROI such as visitor numbers, ticket sales, etc.
Integrated Marketing Campaign [NEW]
An integrated marketing campaign that combines multiple channels such as social media, PR, print advertising, and, of course, the cherry on top — a grand event or experience.
Media Innovation
A change in several aspects of the conventional media landscape, such as bringing forth new media platforms, new business models, and new ways of producing traditional and digital media.
PR Campaign
Campaigns with specific efforts in press relations, public affairs, lobbying, financial communications, stakeholder relations and the overall management of a brand’s reputation and public image.
Agencies & Teams
Celebrating the efforts of agencies, teams, and individuals that bring the magic of events and experiences to life.
Agencies & Companies
Agency
The agencies that excel at organizing, producing, complementing, and carrying out remarkable events and experiences.
Boutique Agency [NEW]
The most creative and successful agencies that offer unique services and a personalized approach. Agencies of up to 50 people are eligible.
Incentive Agency
Agencies that organize incentive trips or events, or any kind of reward or loyalty programs.
Live Communication Agency
The agencies responsible for the most creative and mind-blowing events and experiences out there – the live communication agencies.
PCO
Outstanding Professional Conference Organizers behind the scenes of almost every great conference in the world.
Rising Star Agency
Agencies founded in the last 5 years whose achievements in the world of events and experience marketing already speak volumes.
Wedding Agency
All top-notch agencies that can make any dream wedding come true.
Teams
Event Team
Any one-of-a-kind team whose expertise makes sure that no event challenge is too big.
Hotel Event Team
The team that is the driving force behind outstanding hotel events.
Marketing Team
Any marketing team that crafts the best brand-building strategies and comes up with the most creative ways to communicate and sell different products and services.
Venue Event Team
The in-house team of any event venue.
Individual Achievements
Creative Director [NEW]
The most creative of creatives whose visionary minds are behind the concepts and artistic direction of events.
Event Manager [NEW]
Event managers whose superpowers can counter any event challenge.
Event Technologist [NEW]
An event professional who leverages the power of technology to enhance the impact of an event or experience.
Executive Director [NEW]
Executive directors boasting exceptional strategy and excellent leadership skills, backed by vast knowledge in the field of marketing and events.
Marketing Director [NEW]
Directors who have uncovered the secrets of branding and communication, and have proven time and again that marketing is their second nature.
Master of Ceremonies [NEW]
All professionals who have the poise and stage presence to start, conduct, and conclude a formal ceremony for a group or community.
Meeting Designer [NEW]
The masterminds behind the most ingenious meeting designs.
Moderator [NEW]
All moderators with proven track records, the right skills, and the most innovative approaches, who can effortlessly guide conversations and maintain the flow and focus of panels, Q&A sessions, or debates.
Production Director [NEW]
All production directors who manage the technical and logistical aspects of events, from stage design and audiovisual production to strategic planning, budgeting, negotiation, and client service.
Speaker [NEW]
Speakers with top-notch delivery techniques, energy, emotive communication, and audience engagement.
Venues
Celebrating the beauty of venues, hotels, and destinations and their power to showcase events and amplify their impact.
Venues
Venue
Any type of venue that deserves to be titled the “Best Venue” out there.
Small Venue
Event venues with a capacity for up to 300 people.
Medium Venue
Any medium-sized event venue with a capacity from 100 to 1000 people.
Large Venue
All venues with a capacity for more than 1000 people.
New Venue
Venues established in the last 3 years, regardless of the type.
Arena / Stadium
Large venues with the capacity to host the biggest events – arenas, stadiums, and big amphitheaters.
City Venue
Any type of event venue located inside a city area.
Convention Center
All large and majestic venues built to hold conventions, conferences, large meetings, exhibitions, or trade shows.
Exhibition Venue
Event venues where exhibitions, trade shows, or expos take place.
Outdoor Venue
Venues hosting outdoor events and celebrations including garden areas, rooftop terraces/patios, golf playgrounds, amphitheaters, beach party places, city squares, etc.
Sustainable Venue
Eco-friendly venues with green practices and innovative approaches that protect the environment.
Unusual Venue
Bold and extraordinary venues: those venues that are different, unique, or unusual in terms of architecture, location, interior design, or whatever it is that makes them “out-of-the-box” venues.
Versatile Venue
Venues that can be adapted to accommodate a variety of event types and sizes.
Wedding Venue
Any type of venue that can host a wedding.
Hotels
Hotel
Any hotel that provides excellent facilities for the MICE industry, including hosting events, offering accommodation during business trips, or leisure activities during team buildings, etc.
Business Hotel
Any hotel, preferred by business travelers.
City Hotel
Any hotel that lies in the heart of a city, or within a short distance of local business centers.
Convention Hotel
Any amazing hotels specialized in organizing conferences or located in close proximity to designated convention centers.
Luxury Hotel
The most exquisite, opulent, and splendid of hotels — the luxury hotels.
Sustainable Hotel
Any eco-friendly hotel with practices honoring the preservation of our environment.
Wedding Hotel
All hotels that can provide an outstanding setting for the perfect wedding, including venue, catering, and accommodation.
Destinations
Destination
The best event destinations in the world, including cities, municipalities, resorts, or other locations.
African Destination
The best event destinations in Africa — cities, municipalities, resorts, or other locations.
Asian Destination
Event destinations in Asia, including cities, municipalities, resorts, or other locations.
Australian & Oceanian Destination
The best event destinations in Australia & Oceania, such as cities, municipalities, resorts, or other locations.
Canadian Destination
Canadian event destinations, including cities, municipalities, resorts, or other locations.
European Destination
Any event destination in Europe (a city, town, municipality, or resort).
Latin American Destination
Any event destination (city, town, resort, etc.) from all over Latin America: from Mexico through Central America and the Caribbean region, to South America.
Middle Eastern Destination
The best event destinations in the Middle East, including cities, municipalities, resorts, or other locations.
UK Destination
Event destinations in the United Kingdom, including cities, municipalities, resorts, or other locations.
US Destination
Event destinations in the United States of America, including cities, municipalities, resorts, or other locations.
Entertainment Destination
All destinations that offer top-notch entertainment, amusement, and leisure facilities.
Incentive Travel Destination
All destinations that offer the perfect facilities for companies to reward their employees with a well-deserved vacation or trip.
MICE Destination
The best business event destinations.
Sustainable Destination
Any type of sustainable destination with the environmentally and socially sound practices that set it apart.
Wedding Destination
All destinations with beautiful scenic locations that can make any wedding dream come true.
Event Technology
Shining a light on the wonder of technology and its power to transform events and experiences into pure magic.
EVENT TECHNOLOGY
Event Technology
Any type of event tech, app, gadget, software, or hardware.
New Event Technology
Any new event tech, app, or gadget, or a new feature in an existing product developed in the last 3 years.
Attendee Management Technology
Software solutions, platforms, apps, SaaS, or gadgets to manage event attendees.
Audience Engagement Technology
Any technology that stimulates, enhances, or facilitates attendee engagement.
Augmented / Virtual Reality Technology
Any AR or VR technology that is or can be used to enhance the attendee experience at an event.
Conference Technology
Tech solutions (SaaS, software solutions, apps, gadgets) used for managing conferences including conference management platforms, speakers management solutions, attendee engagement solutions, wearable tech, and more.
Data Collection / Event Analytics Technology
Software, apps, or platforms for event data collection and analytics.
Event AI Technology
Any artificial intelligence technology that could be used for or at an event.
Event App
Any type of event app.
Event Management Solution
Any event management solution that helps event organizers get the job done faster and easier.
Event Marketing Technology
The best software, platforms, or apps designed specifically for event marketing or suitable for marketing events.
Event Registration Technology
The top software, platforms, SaaS, or apps for event registration.
Event Ticketing Solution
Software, hardware, platforms, apps, or services that provide outstanding ticketing solutions for events.
Exhibition Technology
Any tech solution used for managing or supporting exhibitions, expos, or trade shows.
Immersive Technology
Any technology or app that integrates virtual content with the physical environment, allowing the user to engage naturally with the blended reality. This includes VR, AR, MR, holography, telepresence, FPV drone flight, 3D displays, haptic, spatial sensing technologies, etc.
Interaction Technology
Any event technology with an attendee-centered approach.
Virtual Event Platform
Solutions that allow the creation, hosting, and effective conducting of a virtual event are welcome here.
USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Use of Technology
The most spectacular use of technology for a particular event or experience
Use of AI
The use of AI to optimize the planning process, attendee experience, and data collection for a particular event. Includes chatbots, virtual assistants, matchmaking software, machine learning, AI-powered systems, etc.
Use of AR/VR
Use of augmented reality and virtual reality solutions at a particular event.
Use of Audiovisual
Use of audiovisual production during a particular event or experience.
Use of Custom-Built Technology
Use of technology built for a specific event or experience.
Use of Drones [NEW]
The creative use of drones at a particular event or experience.
Use of Lights
The creative use of lights and light effects during a particular event or experience.
Use of Special Effects
Outstanding use of special effects during a particular event or experience.
Suppliers
Highlighting the power of event suppliers, and any company that provides products, services, or solutions for the events industry.
PRODUCTION SUPPLIERS
Event Industry Supplier
The best industry suppliers in the events world.
Activity / Experience Supplier
Suppliers providing any kind of experience or activity at an event.
Audiovisual Supplier
Any supplier of audiovisual, sound, projection, or lighting services.
Awards / Plaques Supplier
Producers of trophies, awards, or plaques.
Bar / Concession Supplier
Providers of bars, concession stands, concession trailers, snack bars, or kiosks for rental.
Barrier / Fence Hire Supplier
Suppliers of barriers, fences, paling, or other types of fences for rental.
Booth / Stand Supplier
Suppliers of event booths, stands, displays, exhibition furniture, professional modular systems, trade show backdrops, or pop-up stands for hire or to buy, including accompanying services like custom-made design creation, construction, installation, etc.
Catering Company
Suppliers that offer catering services at events.
Corporate Gifts Supplier
Suppliers of corporate gifts such as branded promotional products, or merchandise.
Decor / Design / Flower Supplier
Suppliers that can turn any event into ‘a beauty queen’ — decor, design, or flower service suppliers at an event.
DMC
All destination management companies.
Entertainment Supplier
Suppliers of entertainment services at an event.
Facilities Management Company
Suppliers that manage facilities of any kind to ensure functionality, comfort, safety, and efficiency of the event environment.
Flooring / Roadway Supplier
Suppliers of flooring, roadways, walkways, or carpeting for different kinds of events including festivals, outdoor events, exhibitions, etc.
Furniture Hire Supplier
Suppliers of furniture rental for events (chairs, tables, table centers, bars, counters, podiums, etc.).
Health & Safety Supplier
Suppliers that provide medical care/services, fire safety, etc., or help securе health & safety measures.
Lighting Supplier
Suppliers providing lights and lighting equipment for events.
Plant & Equipment Hire Supplier
Suppliers that rent machinery, technology, and similar equipment for events.
Production Company
Production agencies taking their clients’ events from the ground to the stars.
Projection Mapping Supplier
Any supplier of projection mapping tech, video mapping, or spatial augmented reality.
Screen Supplier
Suppliers providing screens for events.
Security Company
The best suppliers of security services for events.
Set Design Supplier
Suppliers of any kind of set design and set building services at an event.
Signage / Banners / Printing
Signage suppliers, stand-alone digital signage, banners, posters, printed materials, etc.
Special Effects Supplier
Companies responsible for wowing event attendees – providers of special effects services.
Staffing Company
Companies or agencies that provide staff at events.
Temporary Power Supplier
Providers of temporary power for festivals, outdoor expos, and other events.
Temporary Toilets / Waste Management Supplier
Providers of temporary toilets and waste management systems for festivals, outdoor expos, and other similar types of events.
Temporary Water Supply Company
Providers of water supply for festivals, outdoor expos, and other similar types of events.
Tent / Temporary Structure Supplier
Providers of rental tents, marquees, pavilions, and temporary structures.
Transportation / Parking Services
Providers of transportation and parking services for events.
People's Choice Awards*
Giving power to the public to determine the most deserving winners in the world of events and experience marketing.
*Free to enter with 1 entry in a jury-evaluated category.
People's Choice Agency
The best agencies in the world of events and experience marketing, whose achievements can wow the public.
People's Choice Brand Experience
The art of brand building and brand reinforcement through live communications that can wow the public voters.
People's Choice Destination
Remarkable destinations that can wow the public.
People's Choice Event
The best event in this edition of the Eventex Awards, as determined by the public.
People's Choice Event Technology
Any event technology that deserves the public's most sincere OOH!-s and WOW!-s.
People's Choice Hotel
All hotels that host, organize, or complement different events that can win the public favor.
People's Choice Individual Achievement [NEW]
The most deserving event professions according to the Eventex Awards public.