EIC Adaptation and Innovation
Award Submission
The EIC Adaptation & Innovation Award recognises individuals or organisations that have demonstrated extraordinary vision and leadership in helping the global business events industry adapt to change and remain relevant in a rapidly evolving world.
This award celebrates innovative approaches, new models, tools, programmes or strategies that address emerging challenges and opportunities across the industry. Honourees are recognised for developing practical solutions that strengthen the industry’s resilience, empower the global workforce, and create lasting value for the business events ecosystem.
Recipients of this award exemplify the spirit of innovation and adaptability, advancing new ways of thinking and working that help position the industry for continued growth and impact.
Adaptation and Nomination Submission Questions
Industry Adaptation. Describe how the nominee has helped the global business events industry adapt to new realities or emerging challenges. (max 500 words)
Examples may include:
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Responding to shifts in technology, workforce expectations, sustainability, or global disruption
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Creating new approaches to how events are designed, delivered or managed
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Helping organisations or professionals navigate change successfully
Innovation & New Approaches. What innovative ideas, programmes, tools or strategies has the nominee introduced that advance the business events industry? (max 400 words)
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The originality of the innovation
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The problem or opportunity it addressed
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How it differs from existing solutions
Implementation & Practical Solutions. How has the nominee translated innovation into practical solutions for the industry? (max 350 words)
Examples may include:
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New business models
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Operational frameworks
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Industry resources, platforms, or educational initiatives
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Tools that support the global workforce
Industry Impact & Value Creation. Describe the measurable impact of the nominee’s work on the business events industry. (max 350 words)
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Evidence of adoption or industry uptake
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Results achieved (data points, outcomes, efficiencies, growth, etc.)
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How their work has created long-term value for the global business events ecosystem