About the Awards

About the World Technology Awards

An international recognition programme for technology companies, innovators and leaders — founded in Dubai in 2021.

✓ Free to nominate · No nomination fee · No registration fee

Our Story

Recognising Technology Achievement Worldwide

2021Founded
300+Recognised
100+Winners
4Editions
50+Categories
50+Countries
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Founded in 2021 in Dubai by Golden Tree Events LLC, the World Technology Awards honour genuine technical achievement on merit alone — no public voting.

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Our Mission

Spotlight technology companies and innovators delivering measurable, real-world impact.

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Fair & Consistent

The Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree scores every entry against clear, published criteria.

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Global Reach

Entrants from many countries across AI, cloud, software, IT services and cybersecurity.

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AI & Innovation

Celebrating breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, data and applied R&D.

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Trust & Security

Honouring resilient cybersecurity and dependable cloud infrastructure.

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Lasting Recognition

An official winner title and seal, presented at our Dubai gala.

Who Can Participate

Open to the Global Technology Ecosystem

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Technology Companies & Scale-ups

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SaaS & Software Providers

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AI & Data Companies

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Cloud & Infrastructure Providers

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Cybersecurity Firms

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IT Services & Consulting

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Startups & Founders

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Engineering & Product Teams

Schedule

World Technology Awards 2027 Cycle Timeline

Limited nominations — first-come, first-served. Secure your place early before entries close.

110 Oct 2026

Nominations Open

215 Dec 2026

Early Window Closes

330 Jan 2027

Nominations Close

41 Feb – 15 Mar 2027

Jury / Management Review

520 Mar 2027

Winner Announcement (internal)

615 May 2027

Gala — Winners Announced

Process

From Nomination to Recognition

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Submit

Complete the online nomination form with supporting evidence and metrics.

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Verification

Our team checks eligibility and confirms the submitted details.

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Jury / Management Review

The Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree scores each entry against the published criteria.

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Shortlist

Top-scoring entries advance to the internal shortlist for final review.

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Merit Selection

Winners are selected on merit — no public voting at any stage.

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Winner Confirmation

Confirmed winners are notified ahead of the gala announcement.

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Gala Celebration

Winners are revealed live at the Dubai gala ceremony.

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Merit-based — no public voting.

Judging Criteria

How Entries Are Scored

Merit only. No public voting.

25%📈

Demonstrated Impact

Real, measurable results delivered.

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Technical Originality

Novel, distinctive engineering.

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Innovation & R&D

Forward-looking research and development.

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Customer Outcomes

Clear value for customers.

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Scalability & Growth

Sustained, repeatable growth.

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Evidence Quality

Credible, well-documented proof.

✓ Total weighting: 100%
Jury / Management Review Published Criteria No Public Voting Merit-Based
Gala Ceremony

An Unforgettable Night of Recognition

Gala Agenda

5:00Doors Open – Meet & Greet
6:00Red Carpet & Photos
7:00Opening Entertainment
7:30Awards Presentation
8:30Winners' Speeches & Photos
9:00Gala Dinner & Networking
9:30Evening Entertainment
11:00Programme Concludes

Highlights

📍Venue: Westin Marina Hotel, Dubai, UAE
📅Date: 14 November 2026
🕔Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎩Dress Code: Black-Tie
Live Winners Reveal Global Networking Trophy & Certificate
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Be on Next Year's Stage

Join the technology leaders recognised at the World Technology Awards.

  • Recognition at the Dubai gala
  • Official trophy, certificate & seal
  • Global visibility & networking
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Fee / Cost

Simple, Transparent Pricing

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Free Nomination

No nomination fee and no registration fee under the Free plan — one award programme in one category at City level, with a mandatory Winner Package order if you are selected as a winner. Optional paid plans start with Silver at USD 140.

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Winner Package Fee

Ordered only by confirmed winners to activate the winner title — a mandatory order for winners under the Free plan — covering the trophy, certificate and gala recognition.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

A global recognition programme founded in 2021 in Dubai by Golden Tree Events LLC, honouring outstanding technology companies and innovators across AI, cloud, software, IT services and cybersecurity.
Technology companies, scale-ups, SaaS and software providers, AI and data companies, cloud and infrastructure providers, cybersecurity firms, IT services and consulting teams, startups, founders, and engineering and product teams.
No. Selection is merit-based and decided by the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree against published criteria. There is no public voting.
Nominations open on 10 October 2026, the early window closes 15 December 2026, and nominations close 30 January 2027. Places are limited and offered first-come, first-served.
Each entry is scored on Demonstrated Impact, Technical Originality, Innovation and R&D, Customer Outcomes, Scalability and Growth, and Evidence Quality, totalling 100%.
The gala is held on 14 November 2026, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, at Westin Marina Hotel, Dubai, UAE. The dress code is black-tie and winners are announced live.
No. Nomination is free — there is no nomination fee and no registration fee. The Free plan covers one award programme in one category at City level, with a mandatory Winner Package order if you are selected as a winner; optional paid plans start with Silver at USD 140. See the Fee / Cost page for the full plan comparison.
Winners receive recognition at the Dubai gala, an official trophy and certificate, a winner seal, and global visibility through the World Technology Awards programme.
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