Eventex Awards | Explore All The Tracks, Groups & Categories

Events

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.

Ball

Any formal dancing party or dress-up gathering followed by a social dance in a ballroom is welcome here.

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.).

Gala

The gala – queen of all parties, is a special breed of celebratory event with spectacular entertainment, unique performances, splendid theme, and special guests. Both in-person and hybrid event formats are accepted.

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

Birthday Party [NEW]

A category dedicated to the most creative, spectacular and outstanding birthday parties. Ageing with style? This is your category.

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 - Consumer & Business Services

Legal, financial, B2B services, consultancies & professional services, other business services.

Brand Experience - Ecommerce

Brands in the ecommerce sector such as ecommerce stores, ecommerce platforms, ecommerce startups, dropshipping businesses, etc.

Brand Experience - Fashion

Brands related to the fashion industry including clothing, eyewear, footwear, jewelry, accessories, sportswear, lingerie, etc.

Brand Experience - Leisure

Brands related to the leisure industry such as museums & galleries, gambling, sports, gaming, and other recreation or rest-related products and services.

Brand Experience - Pharma

Brands representing pharmaceuticals and OTC drugs.

Brand Experience - Science

Brands related to science such as science laboratories, science institutes, science magazines/books, science museums, universities, etc.

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.

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.

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.

Real-Time Response

A targeted activity that utilizes social platforms to encourage real-time response to events and public affairs, which drives engagement and social sharing, and additionally assists in providing instant feedback, quality of learning, and a gamification element.

Referral Program

This category includes marketing initiatives designed to incentivize existing community/fanbase/customers to recommend an event or a brand/product as part of a brand activation campaign to their peers.

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

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.

Academic Venue

Venues on the grounds of or managed by a university, school, college, training center, etc., are all welcome in this category.

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.

Gala Venue

The queen of all parties – the gala, deserves nothing short of a royal venue! If you want to be globally recognized as the best home for such spectacular celebrations, this is the perfect category for you.

Historic Venue

A category dedicated to unique event venues with a rich history and thousands of stories. Old fortresses, castles, beautiful opera houses, theatres, churches, or any other historic venue that turns into event space, are suitable to compete in this category.

Hybrid Event Venue

A category devoted to venues that allow event organizers to host outstanding hybrid events.

Interactive Venue

Venues where guests participate in an activity: from an arcade/gaming venue, amusement park, escape room, rodeo, car racing, riding facility, or movie house, to a tasting lounge and obstacle course.

Live Streaming Virtual Studio

A category dedicated to studios or venues that provide all the facilities, equipment, tech, and staff to live-stream a virtual event.

Museum / Gallery

If your museum or gallery is a true piece of art as an event space, enter this category to get it the recognition it deserves.

Music Venue

A category for venues where concerts or musical performances take place. If your venue provides the perfect setting to enhance the magic of music, this category will fit like a glove.

Outdoor Venue

Venues hosting outdoor events and celebrations including garden areas, rooftop terraces/patios, golf playgrounds, amphitheaters, beach party places, city squares, etc.

Product Launch Venue

You provide the perfect place for product launches and want to tell that to the world? If so, this category is just for you!

Restaurant Venue

Restaurants, bistros, fast-food joints, pubs, cafés, etc., hosting different kinds of events, are welcome here.

Rural Venue [NEW]

Venues located outside of city limits – in the countryside or a designated rural area. This can include golf resorts, chalets, lodges, farms, wineries, and historic sites.

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.

Hotel Chain [NEW]

A category dedicated hotel brands where the ability to showcase and celebrate events is consistently outstanding across all chain properties. If this sounds like the hotel chain you represent, this is your chance to prove it.

Hotel Venue

Hotels are the venue of choice for many events. Prove that when it comes to hosting events, no other hotel can compare to yours!

Airport Hotel [NEW]

This category is designated for all hotels that are situated either at an airport or in very close proximity to one.

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.

Social Events Hotel [NEW]

We are on the lookout for hotels that exceed at hosting social events, such as family gatherings, dinner parties, reunions of any kind, or anything in between. Show us what sets your hotel apart from the rest in this lively category.

Spa / Wellness Hotel [NEW]

What makes your hotel outstanding is its variety of health- and leisure-related facilities such as its spa, sauna, fitness center, etc., and the different therapeutic procedures it offers. In that case, this is the place, where you can show your excellence to the world.

Sustainable Hotel

Any eco-friendly hotel with practices honoring the preservation of our environment.

Team Building Hotel [NEW]

Your hotel has everything necessary for the perfect team building — from top-notch accommodation to the best recreational facilities. We welcome you to get the recognition you deserve by entering this category.

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.

Heritage Destination [NEW]

This is a category for all sites, towns, and areas whose cultural, historical, or environmental importance sets them apart from all other destinations.

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.

Sports Destination [NEW]

Does your destination attract participants or the public to a particular sport or sporting event? If the answer is 'yes', then here's your chance to shine.

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

Hybrid Event Platform

We are on the lookout for the best event platform that enables organizing hybrid events.

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

Live Streaming Supplier

A category to single out the best live streaming suppliers out there!

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.

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