Step Into the Spotlight
Showcase Your Strengths - Choose the Categories
For Organization/Projects
Select the category that best represents your Organization’s/Project’s AI Initiatives for nomination. You can enter for multiple categories.
Enterprise-wide roadmap demonstrating AI maturity and transformation vision
Demonstrated leadership in ethical AI, compliance, and trust frameworks
Embedding AI across core business functions to drive competitive advantage
Robust data platforms enabling scalable AI deployment
Institutionalizing AI capability across enterprise teams
For Individual Awards
Select the category that best represents your contributions in AI, innovation, and leadership. You may nominate yourself or another individual (e.g. – A peer, founder, researcher, or mentor) You can enter for Multiple categories.
Recognizing CXOs driving strategic AI transformation across business functions
Celebrating breakthrough contributions advancing AI capabilities
Honouring leaders operationalizing AI as a core enterprise capability
Establishing enterprise AI policy, compliance, and oversight mechanisms
Driving AI risk management aligned to regulatory frameworks
Delivering impactful generative AI use cases across enterprise functions
Building market-leading AI-powered products and platforms
Leveraging AI for pricing, forecasting, and growth acceleration
Honouring women driving impact across AI leadership and innovation
Recognizing long-standing contribution to AI ecosystem development
Industry Excellence Awards
- Best AI Adoption – BFSI
- Best AI Adoption – Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Best AI Adoption – Manufacturing and Supply Chain
- Best AI Adoption – Retail, E-commerce and Consumer
- Best AI Adoption – Technology, Telecom and IT Services
- Best AI Adoption – Energy, Infrastructure and Mobility
- Best AI Adoption – Public Sector and Smart Governance
Closing Statement
From Vision to Velocity. From Innovation to Enterprise Impact.
At ET Edge AI Disruptors Awards 2026, recognition belongs to organizations turning AI ambition into measurable advantage.
- Lead the shift
- Shape the future
- Accelerate intelligence
Evaluation Criteria
Entries evaluated on
- Innovation and Differentiation
- Business Impact and ROI
- Scalability and Enterprise Adoption
- Responsible AI and Governance
- Technology Implementation Excellence
- Measurable Outcomes
Do Not Miss A Beat - Stay Tuned!
After the entry deadline, our esteemed panel of judges will review all submissions to determine the finalists. Rest assured, we shall keep you informed on every step of the way.
Key Dates
Awards Ceremony: ET Edge AI Summit and Awards 2026
Nominations Open
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Nominations Close
31st May 2026
Jury Evaluation
10th June 2026
Judging Criteria
The Awards Participation is open exclusively to India-based organizations. The Standards mentioned offer a holistic approach to evaluating the AI Transformation Journey and highlighting exemplary achievements in the AI landscape. The submissions are for the Work/Initiatives/Decisions undertaken for the period for 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025.
The following parameters will be used to evaluate the entries:
Evaluation on how effectively an organization has harnessed Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and Emerging technologies to create unique, forward-thinking solutions that go beyond conventional approaches.
Assessment of the Organization foresight and planning in embedding Artificial Intelligence into its overall business strategy. It reflects how thoughtfully AI is positioned to drive long-term growth, innovation and competitive advantage.
Evaluation of the tangible outcomes and measurable benefits that an organization has achieved through its AI initiatives. It focuses on how AI-driven solutions have contributed to business success, market expansion, and overall value creation.
Assessment of the strength, diversity, and effectiveness of the team behind the AI initiative, as well as the quality of collaboration within and beyond the organization to drive innovation and successful implementation.
Recognition of organizations that are pioneers and influencers in the AI domain, actively shaping the industry through innovation, knowledge sharing and advocacy for responsible AI practices.
FAQs
The ET Edge AI Disruptors Awards recognize organizations and Individuals that have demonstrated outstanding performance in driving growth and transformation through AI, Generative AI and emerging technologies. These awards celebrate visionary journey of AI Adoption, technological innovation and strategic execution that collectively accelerates business value, operational agility and industry advancement in the era of intelligent enterprise.
The ET Edge AI Disruptors Awards recognize Campaigns/Work/Decisions taken in the time duration of 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.
The ET Edge AI Disruptors Awards Nomination Fees is 5000 Rs +Taxes for all categories.
The last date to submit nominations for the ET Edge AI Disruptors Awards is 10th June 2026.
There is no limit for an entrant on the maximum number of categories. A key consideration is the originality and differentiation of each submission. For each entry, the entrant is required to share different initiatives/project and the resultant outcomes. Every entry incur separate entry fees.
Visit our website & click on “Nominate Now” to register and begin your nomination using the online form. You can submit entries across multiple categories. Please ensure you adhere to the word limits specified for each section.
All entries will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. No information will be disclosed to anyone other than the Grand Jury Panel for evaluation.
The ET Edge AI Disruptors Awards are open to a wide range of participants who have demonstrated impactful work in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Startups, SMEs, large enterprises, Solution Providers, public sector institutions, Academic & Research Institutions, AI Experts operating in India that have implemented AI, Generative AI or emerging technologies to drive innovation, efficiency or growth.
All entries will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. No information will be disclosed to anyone other than the Grand Jury Panel for evaluation.
Evaluation Methodology
The evaluation process for the ET Edge AI Disruptors Awards is a comprehensive and transparent approach that identifies and recognizes the most deserving companies/ Individuals. It follows a structured multi-step process
Businesses/ Individuals can be nominated for the awards by themselves or through their agencies where the process will be open to businesses from PAN India through a Nomination form.
All nominations will undergo screening based on eligibility criteria, including elements such as Innovation, Vision, Execution, Impact and Results. A Panel of expert and impartial jury members will conduct the screening process. These criteria are essential for evaluating nominations across each category, enabling the jury to make informed assessments. Nominees will be informed and may be requested to provide additional information if necessary. The evaluation will prioritize measurable data to ensure fairness and objectivity. Nominees that do not meet eligibility criteria will be disqualified.
The ET Edge AI Disruptors Awards platform aims to recognize organizations and Individuals that have demonstrated outstanding performance in driving growth and transformation through AI, Generative AI and emerging technologies. This platform offers businesses a chance to spotlight their accomplishments in the AI Landscape, gaining recognition for their valuable contributions to the industry.
Winners will be revealed during a formal ceremony, where they will be presented with trophies commemorating their exceptional performance within their respective categories. The announcement of the winners will also be shared on social media platforms to showcase and promote the recognized businesses.
Jury
Former Chief Digital Officer & Chief General Manager, Defense PSU, BEML LIMITED, Govt of India
Independent Director, Axis Securities Limited & Former CIO, Bombay Stock Exchange Limited
