The Innovation Awards
September 1, 2022 | 6 PM | IFA, Berlin

The Innovation Awards

September 1, 2022 | 6 PM | IFA, Berlin

We are again hosting and judging the Innovation Awards at ShowStoppers® @ IFA, the Official media reception during IFA in Berlin, Germany.

The awards will take place at the ShowStoppers event held on Thursday, September 1, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the South Entrance hall of Messe Berlin.

The Innovation Awards provide exhibitors at ShowStoppers @ IFA with an opportunity to showcase their leadership, ingenuity and innovation to an audience of key journalists from around the globe.

Only exhibitors at ShowStoppers @ IFA may apply for the Innovation Awards.

(For more information on ShowStoppers @ IFA, go to https://showstoppers.com

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See 2020 Winners and Press Release

Judges for the awards are renowned industry analysts who cover the gamut of technology sectors related to each ShowStoppers event.

Deadline for submitting online for an Innovation Award is 11:59 pm Berlin Time on August 30, 2022, with extended application possible at the ShowStoppers event on Thursday, September 1, 2022, until 7:00 PM (visit our table at ShowStoppers for more information).

Benefits for Award Winners

The Categories

The Omdia Innovation Award will be given to a unique product that demonstrates creativity and vision through its design, ability to solve a problem, longevity and potential market opportunity.

All submissions will receive a certificate of participation at the Omdia Innovation Awards and Category Winners will receive an Omdia Innovation Award that can be display at your booth.
Award recognition is excellent for triggering “second-day” news stories during IFA 2022
Enhance your industry standing by affiliating your company with ShowStoppers and Omdia.
Omdia and ShowStoppers will produce and release a news release summary of all Award winners after IFA 2022.
ShowStoppers may elect to promote any or all awardees in its promotional activities before, during and after IFA 2022.
Photos and celebratory comments of Award winning managers, designers and tech creators may be used for promotion at future ShowStoppers events, promotional materials and product showcases.

The Categories

Award Submission Process

This year’s awards will recognize the most innovative products in the following categories:

Home Entertainment (includes AR, VR & gaming)
Smart Home & Robotics (includes drones and smart appliances)
Mobility (includes mobile accessories and mobile computing)
Fitness, health and well-being (includes air quality sensors/sanitizers)
Productivity (includes work from home)
Portable power and outdoor solar utilities

Award Submission Process

Continue and Apply

Award Submission Process

Exhibitors may submit up to three candidate products, technologies or services for Omdia Innovation awards.

Omdia and ShowStoppers agree to an embargo on any announcements which are NOT to be made public prior to 1 September 2022 during ShowStoppers @ IFA 2022.

After submission, ShowStoppers exhibitor Award applicants agree to accept and respond to questions from Omdia judges and to respond within 72 hours of communication . Alternately, a brief telephone call may be suggested at the judges’ discretion.

Omdia Judges will make their final decisions after evaluating all submissions in person at ShowStoppers @ IFA 2022. All awards will be distributed onsite.

Deadlines and Fees

Early bird registration: $249 through August 20, 2022

Regular registration: $299 from August 21, 2022, through August 31, 2022

Day of show (September 1, 2022): $349

Contact Us

ShowStoppers is not directly involved in the judging of the Innovation awards.

Please direct questions to:

Stuart Beaton
Director, Marketing
Informa Tech | Omdia
awards@showstoppers.com