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Recognising organisations driving measurable digital, data and AI transformation impact across ASEAN.

ASEAN Recognition for Enterprise Transformation

Since 2017, the AIBP Enterprise Innovation Awards have recognised organisations driving real, measurable results through digital, data, and AI transformation. This platform honours enterprises that turn strategy into impact — improving performance, enhancing service delivery, and creating long-term business value.

By participating, your organisation gains regional recognition and becomes part of AIBP’s ASEAN network — empowering you to:

ACCESS regional insights
ASSESS innovation against ASEAN peers
ADVOCATE for transformative change

Submissions are evaluated on measurable outcomes, enterprise-wide impact, scalability, and governance strength. Finalists and winners are prominently featured across the AIBP ASEAN platform, positioning your organisation among the region’s most respected innovation leaders.

Nominate today and elevate your enterprise across ASEAN.

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AIBP Enterprise Innovation Award 2026 Nomination

Submit Your Initiative

Provide details on your project scope, objectives, implementation, and measurable outcomes.

Review & Evaluation

Submissions are evaluated based on impact, scalability, governance, and transformation value.

Recognition & Showcase

Finalists and winners are recognised within the ASEAN enterprise community and featured across AIBP platforms.

Review Eligibility Criteria

There are 2 Award Categories that you can submit nominations for:

Data and AI Category:
General Category:

Read more about our Eligibility Criteria

This form contains 3 sections
1. Nominator Details
2. Enterprise Innovation Award Nominee Details
3. Winner Notification Contact Details

For more information: aibp@industry-platform.com or Contact Us

Guidelines

2026 Innovation Award Timeline

1

Nominations Process

Submit your enterprise innovation initiative and demonstrate measurable business impact.

• Complete the online nomination form

• Provide company and representative details

• Highlight project objectives, execution and outcomes

🗓 Nominations Close: 23 February 2026

2

Evaluation & Shortlisting

All submissions are reviewed by an independent panel of judges based on impact, scalability and governance.

Selected organisations will be recognised as official AIBP Finalists.

🗓 Finalists Notified: 10 April 2026

3

Finalists’ Showcase

Finalists are featured within the AIBP enterprise community across ASEAN.

This phase highlights transformation stories and best practices across the region.

🗓 May – June 2026

4

Award Presentations & Recognition

Winners are formally recognised at AIBP events across ASEAN:

8–9 July: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
29–30 July: Bangkok, Thailand
26–27 August: Jakarta, Indonesia
15–16 September: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
23–24 September: Manila, Philippines

Winners are notified three weeks prior to presentation following final judging.

5

PR & Podcast Features

Winning organisations receive post-award visibility through AIBP media features and podcast interviews, strengthening their regional positioning.

Quick FAQs

- Nomination is free of charge
- There will be 2 Award Winners per Country, 1 award in each category.
- Each company can nominate up to a maximum of 2 projects; 1 for each Category:
  - Data : Recognising projects in Data and Artificial Intelligence-driven Digital Transformation.
  - General : Acknowledging all other types of Digital Transformation projects
- Written nominations and when applicable, a presentation for Finalists will be evaluated and ranked by a country judging committee.
- The judging committee comprises of representatives from local government agencies and technology solution providers with knowledge of local digital transformation projects.
To be eligible for an award:
- The firm must be based in the country of nomination and the project was implemented in the country of nomination
- The project was launched, in part or in full within the last 12 calendar months of the nomination date,
OR
- The project was launched more than 12 calendar months preceding the nomination date and had recent innovations to improve the product/service/project

How to Nominate?

Category Criteria

Data, Artificial Intelligence Type Digital Transformation Projects

Projects submitted under this category should have data as the primary driver and foundation for digital transformation efforts. Data analysis, data-driven decision-making, and substantial utilization of Artificial Intelligence or advanced analytics should be central to the project's success.
Projects in this category could include (but not limited to):
- Building a data-driven recommendation engine for an online streaming service.
- Implementing an AI-powered fraud detection system in the financial sector.
- Developing a predictive maintenance solution for manufacturing using IoT
  and data analytics.
All Other Digital Transformation Projects
Projects in this category encompass a wide range of digital transformation initiatives that may incorporate data analysis but do not primarily revolve around it. Data analysis can be a part of the project, but it is not the primary driver or the core focus.

Projects in this category could include:
- Automating business processes through robotic process automation (RPA)
- Implementing a customer relationship management (CRM) system to enhance customer interactions, even if it involves some data management.
- Reimagining Business Models:
  Transforming traditional business models to adapt to the digital age, such as transitioning from brick-and-mortar retail to online sales.