
EventsAir Innovation Awards
Whether it's a unique event design, a clever use of technology, or an inspiring engagement strategy, the Innovation Awards are our opportunity to showcase the incredible work being done by event planners around the world.
What are the EventsAir Innovation Awards?
The EventsAir Innovation Awards are a prestigious recognition program that celebrates outstanding achievements within the EventsAir community.
This is our chance to shine the spotlight on our incredible customers taking innovative steps towards originality and pushing the boundaries of what's possible using the EventsAir platform.
The Awards are FREE to enter and open to all customers globally.

Who should enter?
The Awards are open to all EventsAir customers, regardless of event size, industry, or location.
You should consider entering if:

What will the award winners receive?
Professional Development
Complimentary AirTime Ticket
AirTime Speaker Spotlight
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Winners Announced
2026 Innovation Award Categories
The EventsAir Innovation Awards feature multiple award categories designed to recognize a wide range of achievements and innovations. Each category highlights a different aspect of event planning and delivery, allowing participants to showcase their strengths and creativity in the areas that matter most to them.
Innovator of the Year
Event of the Year
EventsAir Rising Star
Best Use of Tech
EventsAir Hall of Fame
View our official 2026 Innovation Awards judging criteria HERE
Meet our judging panel
Meet the experts behind the judging process. Our panel brings together industry leaders and innovators with a wealth of experience across events, technology, and creativity. All carefully selected to recognize excellence and celebrate outstanding achievements.
2026 EventsAir Innovation Awards judging panel includes:

Justine Stewart
Head of Education
EventsAir

Megan Crum
General Manager
PCOA

Charlotte Cailleaux
Global Engagement Manager
EventsAir

Michael Lockett
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Symbiometry

Paul Trappett
Chief Executive Officer
EventsAir

Renee Elliot
Vice President of Product
EventsAir

Mehdi Khalili
Chief Technology Officer
EventsAir

Sharifah Yasmin Rafidah Wafa
Senior Executive
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Innovation in action: Meet our past winners 🏆
2025 HALL OF FAME AWARD RECIPIENT
Franck Grosset
With over 20 years of experience working with EventsAir, Franck Grosset is Head of PCO and Innovation Hub at Kuoni Tumlare Congress, where he has driven the delivery of hundreds of global congresses. His work has supported over 77,000 delegate registrations and enabled seamless transitions across in-person and virtual events.
A respected leader in event technology, Franck’s strengths include innovation, system integration, and process optimisation. Through the creation of an Innovation Hub, he has championed practical, scalable solutions that reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enhance the delegate experience.
Franck is passionate about advancing the events industry through technology, continuously exploring new ways to deliver smarter, more impactful event experiences.

2025 APAC INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER
Stewart Wang
With a strong focus on innovation and problem-solving, Stewart is a Junior Software Engineer at Open Law, where he has expanded the capabilities of EventsAir through advanced system integration. He developed a bi-directional sync between Supabase and EventsAir, enabling seamless, real-time data management across platforms.
A technically skilled innovator, Stewart’s strengths include data integration, automation, and platform optimisation. His work has eliminated data silos, improved accuracy, and significantly enhanced operational efficiency.

2025 EMEA INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER
With extensive experience in event technology, Michael “Milo” Lockett is Founder and CTO of Symbiometry, a UK-based consultancy specialising in optimising event experiences within EventsAir. He leads the design of registration journeys, abstract systems, and evaluation platforms for large-scale congresses.
A highly skilled technical innovator, Milo’s strengths include UX design, platform optimisation, accessibility, and data quality. His work transforms complex workflows into seamless, intuitive experiences that improve engagement and efficiency.
Milo is passionate about delivering scalable, impactful solutions that elevate both delegate experience and event outcomes.

2025 APAC BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD WINNER
Sharifah Yasmin Rafidah Wafa
With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, Sharifah is Senior Executive of Event, Conference & Visit Management at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, where she has transformed how EventsAir is used across conferences and campus-wide events.
A strategic and creative thinker, Yasmin’s strengths include process optimisation, automation, and engagement design. From cost-saving badge solutions to gamification and post-event automation, her work has improved efficiency, reduced costs, and elevated the event experience.
Yasmin is passionate about using technology to solve real-world challenges, building sustainable, high-impact systems that benefit both her institution and the wider events community.

2025 EMEA BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD WINNER
Mondial Congress Project Team FELASA
The Mondial Congress Project Team FELASA has been delivering large-scale congresses and seamless attendee experiences with EventsAir since 2015, leveraging the platform’s extensive functionality to support complex registration, accommodation, workshops, networking, and onsite engagement requirements.
A highly experienced and innovative team, Project Team FELASA continually pushes the boundaries of event technology through advanced automation, OpenAPI integrations, and creative problem-solving. Their work has enabled seamless connectivity with external apps, intelligent networking features, workshop management with dynamic waitlists, and multi-layered onsite access control across live, virtual, and hybrid experiences.
By combining flexibility, technical expertise, and a strong focus on attendee experience, the team continues to deliver scalable, data-driven event solutions that enhance engagement, streamline operations, and support ongoing event innovation.

2025 APAC RISING STAR AWARD WINNER
Renae Hobson
In just two years, Renae Hobson from Speech Pathology Australia has grown into a key member of her team as a Conference & Events Coordinator, using EventsAir to transform registration and delegate experiences. She approaches every build with creativity and precision, leveraging automation, conditional logic, and dynamic content to streamline complex processes.
A proactive and thoughtful rising talent, Renae’s strengths include personalisation, process improvement, and operational efficiency. She has developed reusable templates, enhanced volunteer coordination, and evolved gamification strategies to drive stronger engagement.
Renae is passionate about continuously improving how events are delivered, bringing both innovation and energy to every experience she creates.

2025 EMEA RISING STAR AWARD WINNER
Alexandra Samara
With a strong track record of innovation in event delivery, Alexandra from Austropa Interconvention has consistently leveraged EventsAir to streamline complex processes and enhance the participant experience. She has led improvements across registration, accommodation, and invoicing, including the successful automation of badge production for large-scale events.
A proactive and solutions-focused professional, Alexandra’s strengths include process optimisation, automation, and large-scale event delivery. Her work has improved operational efficiency, reduced manual workload, and supported events with over 3,000 participants.
Alexandra is passionate about using technology to drive smarter workflows and deliver seamless, high-quality experiences for both organisers and attendees.

Previous Years Winners







See our award winners, at AirTime!
Be in the room when we announce our 2026 Innovation Award winners at one of our AirTime locations this year.




