This award is for CIOs, Digital Transformation Officers, AI Leaders - all designations at the top of the corporate ladder leading the digital transformation strategy within an organisation. The award goes to an individual whose leadership is reflected in his/her service to their company and, who, through leading technological innovation, has transformed the organisation, impacting positively on the bottom line and the sector in which they operate. The individual in this category must demonstrate progress in sustaining the business agenda through dedication and innovative practices. Annual revenue must be above R50 Million per Annum.

Your entry should include:

• Evidence of how you, as a Tech Leader, have driven or supported your team in helping to maintain - and grow – the business in the tech world.
• A showcase of your vision for your organisation in the next five years.
• Demonstration of progress in sustaining the business agenda through dedication and innovative practices.
  

This award celebrates women who, over the past 18 months, are able to demonstratre a proven track record of innovation and excellence in technology. Candidates will be able to show outstanding results in developing and implementing a tech strategy but must also demonstrate sound leadership skills. This award will go to a woman who has achieved measurable business results, while serving as an inspiration in the tech industry. Annual revenue must be above R50 Million per Annum.

Your entry should include:

• Details of your responsibilities, IT strategy and vision
• A demonstration of your leadership approach, and its impact on your company
• Evidence showing your achievements and successes over the last 18 months
• Supporting evidence from your staff as to your leadership abilities
  

The Tech Founder of the Year Award recognises outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact within the technology landscape and society as a whole. This award also celebrates founders who have shown remarkable vision, perseverance, and entrepreneurial spirit in building and scaling their tech companies. Recipients of this award serve as role models and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, embodying the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that drives progress in the digital age. Annual revenue must be R5 million and above

Your entry should include:

• Showcase ground breaking ideas, products, or services that have significantly advanced the tech field or reshaped industries
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities, inspiring and guiding your team to achieve
• Provide evidence of measurable, positive impact on society, whether through job creation, economic growth, social change, or technological advancement
• Details of your clear and compelling vision for the future of the company and the broader tech ecosystem, driving innovation and shaping the direction of the industry.
  

This award celebrates newly formed tech companies that inspire – companies that have shown success during the first two years and boast a demonstrable business model. But beyond their organisational structure, sales strategy and strength of team, companies in this category should show they have the potential for future growth and a strong scalable, tech Vision. These companies must be able to show they have a potential market reach that exceeds their current achievements, and they have a strategy in place to reach that growth. Companies awarded start-up funding must be R5 Million and above.

Your entry should include:

• Insights into your business plan and performance
• Future sales forecast and strategy
• Demonstration of how technology is at the forefront of your company.
  

This award is for companies transforming the financial services sector through innovative technology solutions. This category is for companies causing disruption in the sector with a platform of technology solutions, aimed at either consumers or investors. Companies must be able to detail what customer segments and markets are benefiting from it. This award is not just for innovative technology, it’s for companies that use that technology to transform the financial services landscape. Annual revenue must be above R50 Million per Annum.

Your entry should include:

• Demonstration of your product or service
• Breakdown of your market
• Evidence of annual revenue above R35 million per annum
  

The Tech Impact Awards celebrate the power of technology to drive positive change within our communities. This prestigious award recognises individuals, teams, and organizations who are leveraging technology to address critical social challenges, improve lives, and create a more equitable future. We honour those who are not just innovating with technology, but also using it as a force for good, making a tangible difference in the lives of others. This award is open to teams (including student groups, non-profits, and social enterprises), and organisations worldwide who are using technology to positively impact their communities. Annual revenue must be above R50 Million per Annum.

Your entry should include: 

• Focus on Tech for Good: The core of the submission must be the innovative application of technology (software, hardware, or a combination) to address a specific community need or challenge. This could include, but is not limited to, projects focused on education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, accessibility, poverty reduction, disaster relief, or community development.
• Community Impact: Submissions must demonstrate a clear and measurable positive impact on a specific community or group of people. This impact should be tangible and demonstrable, with evidence provided to support the claims. Qualitative and quantitative data, testimonials, and stories from community members are highly encouraged.
• Community Engagement: Successful submissions will demonstrate meaningful engagement with the community being served. This could include community involvement in the design, development, implementation, or evaluation of the technology. Evidence of collaboration and partnership with community stakeholders is highly valued.
  

This award recognises companies that have developed innovative e-commerce brands and platforms which have a strong social responsibility component. This category is open to companies that have paired their retail offering with a way to give back – be it through sustainable business practices, showing support for a cause or promoting employee volunteering. If your company has a campaign that promotes social good, this category is for you. Annual revenue must be above R50 Million per Annum.

Your entry should include: 

• Details of your ecommerce offering
• Demonstration of your social responsibility programme
• Evidence of the impact of your social responsibility programme
• Evidence of annual revenue above R35 million per annum
  

This award will go to a company that has disrupted multiple industries, with an innovative digital product or service. In this category, companies not only need to demonstrate innovation within their markets, but they will also need to show how they have implemented transformative practices within the company. This award speaks to companies that have successfully implemented a digital platform that users can rely on for a more profitable and connected business. Annual revenue must be above R50 Million per Annum.

Your entry should include:

• Details of how your offering solves a problem
• Demonstration of the positive impact yourproduct or service has made
• Evidence of transformation within your company
• Demonstrate your product’s user experience
• Evidence of annual revenue above R35 million per annum
  

This award is for organisations supplying the public sector with effective tech solutions to improve citizen/ customer experience, or government organisations that have formed their own digital policies and programmes which have impacted positively on service delivery. To enter this award, your company/organisation/department must have successfully devised and/or implemented a product or service that has been rolled out in the public sector and has resulted in improvements in service delivery to citizens. You will need to demonstrate how your product or service has improved service provision in the public sector, and how your technology has made public services more accessible. A winning product or service will transform operations at a public body, increasing efficiency or effectiveness. Annual revenue must be above R50 Million per Annum.

Your entry should include:

• Demonstrate your product or service
• Evidence of how your product or service has made a public body more efficient
• Detail how your company has transformed the public access to services
  

This award celebrates companies that have created and delivered an outstanding, innovative tech product or service . This product must have resulted in growth in the company by significantly increasing market share - and had a positive impact on the sector in which they operate. However, the award requires more than just a demonstration of innovative tech products – companies must show a history of building shareholder value, strategic vision and strong leadership through a tech lens. Annual revenue must be above R100 Million per Annum. Companies developing innovative technology to address cyber threats and security are celebrated in this award. This award covers enterprises developing digital security solutions, but also those promoting security awareness within their companies. The award will also measure innovation in training of staff in using these new products. Annual revenue must be above R50 Million per Annum.

Your entry should include:

• Demonstrate your product or service
• Evidence of how your product or service has made a public body more efficient
• Detail how your company has transformed the public access to services
  

Companies developing innovative technology to address cyber threats and security are celebrated in this award. This award covers enterprises developing digital security solutions, but also those promoting security awareness within their companies. The award will also measure innovation in training of staff in using these new products. Annual revenue must be above R50 Million per Annum.

Your entry should include:

• A demonstration of your product or service
• Demonstrate training measures in internaltechnologies
• Evidence of the effectiveness of your product in combating cyber threats
• Evidence of annual revenue above R35 million per annum
  

Edtech is changing the face of legacy education through the optimal use of technology, thereby transforming this sector to benefit learners everywhere. This award will go to an organisation that has developed groundbreaking Edtech programmes and/ or implemented them with notable, scalable results. The award winner will have demonstrated gamechanging technology in the world of education. Entries, therefore, must provide evidence of how technology has bettered education and skills development through programmes or initiatives - and the role the organisation has played therein. Annual revenue must be above R50 Million per Annum.

Your entry should include:

• A demonstration of your technology based learnership or skills development programmes
• Details of your skills development or edtech policies
• Evidence of the outcomes of these programmes
• Evidence of annual revenue above R35 million per annum
  

This award aims to highlight innovation in the medical field. From 3D printing organs to virtual consultations, to wearables that monitor chronic conditions, healthcare is a sector ready for disruption and innovation. Judges are looking to celebrate the pioneering companies developing and/or using technology to improve the well-being of patients and revolutionise healthcare. Annual revenue must be above R50 Million per Annum

Your entry should include:

• A demonstration of the tech innovation used in healthcare
• Evidence of how the innovation has benefited patients and customers
• Impact of the benefits customers receive from your company
• Evidence of how introducing technology into healthcare has provided growth for your company
• Future policies and/or programmes you hope to achieve sustainable growth
  

The AI Innovation Award celebrates groundbreaking achievements and transformative advancements in using Artificial Intelligence. This prestigious award recognises teams, and organisations pushing the boundaries of AI, demonstrating exceptional creativity, ingenuity, and positive impact. We seek to honour those shaping the future of AI and inspiring further exploration in this dynamic field. This award is open to teams (academic, research, or commercial), and organisations in Africa who have developed and/or deployed innovative AI solutions. Annual revenue must be above R50 Million per Annum.

Your entry should include:

• Demonstrable application or advancement in Artificial Intelligence, encompassing areas like machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, AI ethics, and more. Purely software-based solutions are eligible, as are hardware/software integrations.
• Submissions should demonstrate either a proven positive impact on society, industry, or a specific field, or a strong potential for significant future impact. This can be through improved efficiency, solving a critical problem, creating new opportunities, or advancing scientific understanding. Quantifiable metrics and evidence are highly encouraged.
• Submissions must address the ethical implications of the AI solution. Demonstrated consideration for fairness, transparency, accountability, and potential biases are crucial. Submissions should outline how ethical considerations were incorporated into the design and development process.