AI Innovation Awards Categories
These categories recognize innovation in the application of Artificial Intelligence by individuals and organizations across the Middle East & North Africa. Nominations should describe how AI technologies have been applied in innovative ways since 1 July 2024.
Information to be submitted online for entries in these categories will include:
a. An essay of up to 3,500 characters describing the nominated individual or organization and the innovative aspect of the AI initiative.
b. Optional (but highly recommended), a collection of supporting files and web addresses that you may upload to our server to support your entry and provide more background information to the judges.
Individual AI Innovation Awards
R01. AI Innovator of the Year
R02. AI Leader of the Year
R03. AI Rising Star of the Year
R04. Women in AI Leadership
Organizational AI Innovation Awards
R05. Award for Excellence in AI Business Transformation (New for 2027)
Recognizing organizations that have substantially transformed their business model, core operations, customer experience, or value chain through the strategic deployment of AI, with measurable organization-wide results.
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries
R06. Award for Excellence in Innovation in AI Products & Services
Honoring organizations whose market offerings, products or services, are powered by AI and deliver exceptional results.
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries
R07. Award for Excellence in Innovation in AI Strategy & Implementation
Recognizing organizations that have successfully adopted and integrated AI at scale across their operations.
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries
R08. Award for Excellence in Responsible AI Initiatives (New for 2027)
Recognizing innovative initiatives that demonstrate responsible, transparent, secure, inclusive, and accountable development or use of AI, supported by clear governance measures and evidence of implementation.
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries