UFI Digital Innovation Award 2026

🏆 About UFI Awards for Global Exhibition Excellence

The UFI Awards recognize outstanding achievements and best practices in the global exhibition industry. Open to organizers, venue operators, and service providers worldwide, the program celebrates innovation and excellence across six key categories.

🎁 Benefits of UFI Awards for Global Exhibition Excellence

• Finalists and winners receive prominent exposure on www.ufi.org and across UFI communication channels, including UFI Info and other international industry publications.
• Award winners receive one complimentary registration to attend the UFI Global Congress, where they receive their trophy and present their initiative as part of the Congress program.
• All winners, finalists, and jury-selected best practice entries are featured in UFI’s Best Practices Library within the Knowledge Hub – transforming real-world projects into shared learning for the industry.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Open to all organizations operating within the exhibition industry, including:
  • Organizers
  • Venues
  • Service providers
  • Associations
• Applications are open to both UFI members and non-members.
• Collaborative entries involving multiple organizations are welcome, including partnerships with organizations outside the exhibition industry.
• Free to enter.

📅 Application Date and Process

1. Applications are submitted via the official UFI Awards online application form.
2. Applicants must select the award category they are applying for and provide the required information and supporting material as outlined in the form.
3. Detailed submission requirements and formats are specified within the application platform.

⏳ Application Deadline

01 May, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the UFI Awards for Global Exhibition Excellence.
• Apply for the UFI Awards for Global Exhibition Excellence.

For more information, visit the official UFI website: www.ufi.org.

• Finalists and winners receive prominent exposure on www.ufi.org and across UFI communication channels, including UFI Info and other international industry publications.
• Award winners receive one complimentary registration to attend the UFI Global Congress, where they receive their trophy and present their initiative as part of the Congress programme.
• All winners, finalists, and jury-selected best practice entries are featured in UFI’s Best Practices Library within the Knowledge Hub – transforming real-world projects into shared learning for the industry.