Making the Cut: Event Tech Live Announces Event Technology Awards Shortlist
September 15, 2023
Gearing up to once again recognize the achievements of companies delivering digital and technological solutions to the events industry, the 11th annual edition of the Event Technology Awards (ETA) has announced finalists for each of its 34 categories.
Created to recognize achievement in the event technology industry, the Event Technology Awards will announce the award winners at the end of the first day of Event Tech Live 2023, set for Nov. 15-16 at ExCeL London.
This year’s awards included six new categories that have been embraced by the events industry with plentiful entries and at least three companies making the shortlist in each.
The most popular categories among entrants were Best Virtual Event Platform, with a total of nine finalists being chosen and shortlisted, closely followed by Best Conference Technology (under 10,000 attendees), which produced eight. Hybrid, in-person and virtual event platform provider vFairs appeared on both lists.
View the ETA shortlist here.
As in previous years, the Evessio event management platform handled submissions and created a seamless process from entry to sharing the submissions with the judging panel that includes industry names from Bloomberg, Forbes, Easyfairs, Money 20/20, Informa Connect and more, according to Event Tech Live officials.
“Every year I’m amazed by the standard of entries, and this year is no exception,” said ETA Co-Founder Adam Parry. “Glancing over each category before we submit to our judging panel is always exciting, but this year – dare I say it, was even better!”
He continued, “There’s so much innovation out there, especially when it comes to immersive experiences, which incidentally also incorporates one of our new awards, ‘Best Immersive Brand Experience.’ I really am on the edge of my seat to see who the judges choose to win. As always, a massive thank you to our headline sponsor One World Rental and this year’s incredible team of judges – it’s a tough job but I know you’ll do it justice.”
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Partner Voices
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Visit Dallas is thrilled to announce that the city of Dallas is doubling down with a massive new convention center and entertainment district. Featuring 800,000 square feet of exhibit area, 260,000 square feet of meeting rooms, and 170,000 square feet of ballroom. The center will connect business travelers with dining and shopping options in the popular Cedars District means more places to get down to business, and even more ways to unwind.
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What’s New – AT&T Discovery District
Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, this new district on the AT&T corporate campus is tailor-made for groups of all sizes. It boasts a multi-sensory experience, including outdoor event space, the AT&T Theater, and multiple dining outlets including JAXON Beer Garden and The Exchange, a bustling food hall.
Hotels Coming Soon
Names like the JW Marriott (Downtown), lnterContinental Dallas (Uptown), and Hotel Swexan (Uptown) are adding luxury amenities and bountiful event spaces. The projects will debut in 2023 and beyond.
JW Marriott
This new, 15-story, 283-room hotel will open in the heart of the city’s downtown Arts District this year. The property features a 25,000-square-foot grand ballroom, as well as a spa, restaurant, lobby bar, fitness center, and a rooftop pool deck and bar.
InterContinental Dallas
Located in Cityplace Tower in Uptown, InterContinental Dallas will feature sweeping panoramic views of the Dallas skyline. Guests will enjoy spacious, high-end rooms and amenities, including more than 21,000 square feet of event space.
Hotel Swexan
Hotel Swexan, a new, 22-story luxury property, is rising in Uptown’s Harwood District and will make its mark on the Dallas skyline. Opening this year, it is a sculptural building with cantilevered upper floors, as well as a 75-foot rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool and a hidden underground lounge.
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