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Honouring Tech that unites new world of Advertising and Marketing

Following a super successful launch edition, the ad:tech Honours Awards are back for 2026! We proudly continue our mission of Honouring the Tech that unites the new world of Advertising and Marketing.
This year, in continued association with the IAA India Chapter, these prestigious awards celebrate the outstanding achievements in leveraging advanced technology to fundamentally transform the industry landscape. The Honours aim to recognize the best use of technology, tools, and platforms that are not only redefining the boundaries of Advertising and Marketing but are also driving truly exceptional, measurable results for brands across the ecosystem. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the innovators who are shaping the future.

Why Participate

Unlock unique benefits, recognition, and opportunities at the ad:tech Honours Awards.

Award Categories

1. Marketing Automation/Marketing Cloud

Tools, technology or platform for cross-media management, programmatic marketing, email marketing, lead management, CDP, CRM, etc.

2. Data, Analytics & Intelligence

Tools, technology or platform for DB solutions, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, etc.


3. Content

Tools, technology or platform for content production,native advertising, personalization, content performance, content sharing, content interactivity, best video hosting, editing, live video, short videos CTV, OTT solutions, data based video solutions, blogs, infographics, social media posts, ebooks, podcasts, case studies, articles, whitepapers, webinars, newsletters, and interactive content like quizzes, surveys etc

4. Social Media

Tools, technology or platform for social media monitoring, listening, social analytics, distribution, and social media management, community building, community management, UGC, live streaming, social advertising, etc.

5. Conversational Marketing

Tools, technology or platform for call management, bot solutions, voice assistant, SMS marketing, conversational forms, feedback loops, lead gen solutions, conversational engagement and re-engagement solutions, live chat, messaging apps, conversational writing, etc.

6. Retail Media/eCommerce

Tools, technology or platform for Retail media (web and mobile), Retailer / Platform Facilitation, retail media networks, on-site advertising, off-site advertising, in-store advertising, sponsored product ads, playable video ads, display ads on ecommerce platforms, etc.


7. Influencer Marketing

Tools, technology or platform for micro/macro/nano influencer marketing, influencer tools, management, measurement, niche influencer management, community engagement, creative building for influencers, AI influencers, etc.

8. Customer Experience

Best tech, tools or platform in UI/ UX, intuitive web design, seamless omnichannel interactions, experience management, building new experiences – online & offline, spatial computing – AR, VR, XR; targeting & personalization, geolocation, loyalty & retargeting, journey mapping, personalized communication, proactive customer support, brand consistency, improving CLV, retention, attention, loyalty etc.

9. AI Interventions in Marketing

Best tech, tools or platform in AI for content creation/copywriting, creativity, writing, listening, video marketing, content marketing, sales solutions/management, advertising solutions, targeting, advanced marketing automation, data mining, consumer understanding, content personalization, predictive AI, ML, NLP, semantic search, sentiment analysis, text to data and vice versa, A/B testing, multi-channel tracking, hyper-segmentation, campaign performance management, optimization, etc.

10. Performance Marketing

Best tech, tools or platform for performance marketing such as SSP, DSP, Adnetworks, Web and Mobile, SEO, SEM, all tools and solutions that contribute to commerce and ROI including but not limited to programmatic display, affiliate marketing, ad networks, etc.

11. Innovation

The Innovation Award recognizes emerging platforms with high potential. It focuses on innovative technology, scalability, market demand, user experience, and ethics to identify and nurture the next generation of industry leaders.

Glimpses of our 1st edition

Prepare Your Nomination Today!

Nomination Checklist

Step 1 - Select your category- Please carefully review the Award categories listed and choose the most appropriate for your entry

Step 2 - Prepare your nomination - Each entry requires mandatory form to be filled, along with supporting documents and video link of case studies. We will require data proof of each entry since the award is based on the use of technology. Please go through the form and required details so that you can prepare your nomination.
Please Download the Nomination Entry Kit to get all the important information that you need before submitting your nomination. Nomination Entry Kit Coming Soon

Step 3 - Nomination Fees:
Categories 1-10: INR 25,000 + GST per nomination
Innovation Category: INR 40,000 + GST per nomination

Submission & Payment: Please note that each nomination must be submitted separately. If you wish to apply for multiple categories, you will need to complete the nomination process for each category individually. After completing your nomination form, kindly submit it and proceed with the online payment to finalize your submission.

Nomination Submission Opens Soon

Jury 2026 – To be announced soon.

Judging Process

  • ➔ Judging Criteria
    Each category will have specific evaluation criteria tailored to the focus area:
    Innovation (25%):
    How novel and groundbreaking the technology or approach is.    		 Impact (35%):
    Demonstrated ROI, results, business outcomes, or tangible benefits.    		 Scalability (20%):
    Applicability across industries, platforms, and audiences.    		 Usability (10%):
    Ease of integration, implementation, support, and user experience.    		 Communication (10%):
    Clarity, consistency, and creativity in how the tool conveys its purpose and value to users.
  • ➔ Judging Process
    The judging process will consist of 3 stages:
    Stage 1: Preliminary Screening
    • • An expert team reviews nominations to ensure completeness and eligibility.
    • • The top 10 nominees from each category are shortlisted.
    Stage 2: Jury Evaluation
    • • Jury members review shortlisted entries against the judging criteria.
    • • Scores are compiled, and the top 3 finalists in each category are selected.
    Stage 3: Final Deliberation
    • • A final round of deliberation by the jury panel.
    • • Discussions on case studies, live demonstrations, or Q&A with nominees.
    • • Winners and runners-up finalisation.
  • ➔ Enduring Fairness & Integrity
    Judges participating in the competition abstain from voting on entries within their categories, maintaining impartiality and avoiding potential bias. A robust code of conduct governs the evaluation process, ensuring a fair and unbiased review of every submission. This commitment guarantees that only the most outstanding and impactful work is honored.
  • ➔ Confidentiality
    All submitted materials will remain strictly confidential and accessible only to the judges. The winners will be announced on the ad:tech New Delhi event on the First day of the event - 18th March 2026, Yashobhoomi, IICC, Dwarka.
    • • Jury members sign an NDA to maintain confidentiality.
    • • Any conflicts of interest are disclosed before the evaluation begins.

THE EVENT -
Honours Awards Night

Key Details

  • Honours Awards Night Date : Wednesday, 18 March 2026
  • Venue: Yashobhoomi Convention Center (IICC Dwarka), 6th Floor, Sector 25 Dwarka, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110061
  • Drinks Reception - 6:00 PM onwards
  • Dress Code: Business Casuals
  • Entry Tickets- 2 Honours Night (ONLY) Passes per shortlisted company are Complimentary.

Get Your Award Night Pass

*2 Honours Night (ONLY) Passes are complimentary with every nomination that gets shortlisted for the awards.

You can also get access to the Awards Night with our ad:tech VIP pass. Each VIP Pass includes access to ad:tech Conference, Speakers Lounge, Business Connect App, Exhibition floor, Honour Award Night Day 1 and includes Lunch on both days.
Book your VIP pass here - https://ticketing.chkdin.com/adtech2026/select-pass/

Contact Us

For Nominations

Shiney Eapen
shiney.eapen@comexposium.com
+91 9871664282

For Partnerships and To Attend

Neha Takkar
neha.takkar@comexposium.com
+91 99999393921

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