2026 IoT Industrial Solutions Award
Optimizing Operations with Industrial IoT Advancements.
About the 2026 award
The 2026 IoT Industrial Solutions Award recognizes connected technologies that improve how industrial operations run in the real world. This category honors solutions that help organizations monitor assets, automate workflows, reduce downtime, improve reliability, and make smarter operational decisions through connected data.
Submissions may include hardware, software, platforms, analytics, or integrated deployments that demonstrate measurable impact across industrial environments.
2026 entry schedule
- Entries Open: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Early Bird Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026
- Final Entry Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Winners Announced: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Entry fees
- Early Bird: $395
- Regular: $495
Early bird pricing applies through the early bird deadline. Regular pricing applies after the early bird deadline through the final entry deadline.
What to submit
Strong entries clearly explain what the solution does, what industrial challenge it addresses, and what measurable operational improvements it delivers. Include supporting details that help judges understand both the technical innovation and the practical value of the deployment.
- Solution overview and primary industrial use case
- Target environment, such as manufacturing, logistics, facilities, utilities, or heavy industry
- Key features, differentiators, and technical approach
- Deployment details, integrations, and workflow fit
- Proof points, including uptime gains, cost savings, safety improvements, or efficiency results
- Visuals such as product images, dashboards, diagrams, or short videos
What this award recognizes
The IoT Industrial Solutions Award recognizes innovation across practical industrial deployments, including:
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Predictive maintenance and equipment monitoring platforms
- Asset tracking and operational visibility solutions
- Industrial analytics and digital twin applications
- Smart logistics and supply chain technologies
- Energy monitoring and optimization systems
- Connected industrial equipment and infrastructure platforms
Eligibility
The award is open to companies, organizations, and teams developing or deploying IoT technologies that improve industrial operations. Submissions must focus on solutions that have been developed, released, updated, or announced within the applicable award year.
Submission process
- Visit the application page for the 2026 IoT Industrial Solutions Award.
- Complete the submission form with project details, including solution description, applications, technical information, visuals, and supporting results.
- Submit your entry by the early bird deadline for discounted pricing, or by the final entry deadline.
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Benefits of Winning
Celebrating Success: Benefits of Winning an IoThinkTank IoT Award
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- Your IoT project, company, or individual achievement will be prominently featured in a press release distributed by IoThinkTank. This widespread acknowledgment ensures that your success reverberates across industry channels, reaching a global audience.
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- Receive an exclusive media kit, meticulously crafted to showcase your achievement. This kit includes high-quality logos and customized award badge(s) that you can integrate into your marketing materials, social media, and communication channels, amplifying the visibility of your environmental impact.
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- Gain permission to proudly display the IoThinkTank logo and the prestigious IoT Environmental Impact Award badge on your official website and promotional materials. This visual testament serves as a symbol of your commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation.
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- Enjoy a dedicated presence on the IoThinkTank Winners Page, featuring your company logo and a link to your website. This digital showcase ensures that industry professionals, peers, and stakeholders recognize and celebrate your achievement long after the awards ceremony.
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- Benefit from a full-year spotlight on IoThinkTank.com with a dedicated profile for your winning project, company, or individual contribution. Showcase your journey, milestones, and environmental impact, providing an immersive experience for visitors seeking insights into cutting-edge IoT solutions.
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