SwissICT Digital Economy Award 2024: Nominations Open Until May 15 | Hallenstadion Zurich Ceremony

The nomination phase for the Digital Economy Award has opened and will last until May 15, 2024. The jury, made up of prominent experts from the Swiss digital economy, will be looking for the most digitally mature companies in the Switzerland and the most innovative digital projects. and personalities until mid-September 2024. The winners will be among the selected finalists at the Christmas gala event in the Hallenstadion on November 14, 2024 in the categories “Digital Excellence – Commercial”, “Excellence -Digital Excellence – NPO & Government”, “Digital Innovation of the Year”, “The Next Global World – in AI”, “The Pascal” and “ICT Education Excellence”. The “NextGen Hero ” honoring outstanding young people.

Looking forward to the submissions

Christian Hunziker, managing director of the organizer swissICT, is already looking forward to several applications: “This year we will of course provide space for proven areas of action as well as the latest trends and we are looking forward to to receive applications from all parts of Switzerland. which is related to ICT and digitization.” By the latest trends it means the focus in “Next Global Hot Thing” on the artificial intelligence megatrend, which is hidden behind the addition “in AI”. And Hunziker hopes that “our high-level jury will again be spoiled for choice this year by recommending promising and innovative applications for a place in the finals on awards night.

Jury of the first class

Anyone who wants to go to the awards night must and can go through an exciting but challenging application process. First class jurors put the entries through their paces based on the submitted documents and during the pitches during jury days. The juries in each category are chaired by: Anke Bridge Haux (CEO of LGT Bank Switzerland), Christophe Nicolas (CIO Kudelski Group), Pascal Kaufmann (founder of Mindfire Group and Starmind), Claudia Lienert (Head of Community Management SWITCH), Marcus Dauck. (Head of Mediatech & Ringier Services), Reto Vogt (Editor-in-Chief Inside IT) and Bramwell Kaltenrieder (Development Management Consultant, Professor of Digital Business and Innovation).

Participation pays off

Participation in the Digital Economy Award offers a unique platform for companies and start-ups to present their innovative IT projects to a wide and influential audience.

1. Networking at its highest level
The Digital Economy Award attracts up to 900 CEOs and decision-makers from all over Switzerland, including important players in the national political world. The event provides a unique opportunity to make valuable connections, network with like-minded people and explore partnerships. Participation provides direct feedback from industry leaders.

2. Show excellent performances
Simply applying for and taking part in the Digital Economy Award means giving the highest recognition to a project and the team behind it and honoring its achievements them. At the same time, it is a great opportunity to increase the awareness of companies and people or their image. This type of recognition also shows the motivation, skills and performance of a group.

3. Adding Switzerland as a workplace
By participating in the Digital Economy Award, you are helping to demonstrate the strength and innovative power of the Swiss IT scene. They show that your company is at the forefront of technological development and is ready to face digital challenges. This not only strengthens the reputation of your company.

4. Employer Branding
In an increasingly competitive environment for skilled workers, it is important to position yourself as an attractive employer. Participation in the Digital Economy Award can present your company as an innovative and established employer of the future. This can motivate existing employees as well as spark the interest of new talent. Strong employer branding is essential to succeed in the digital age and attract the best talent to your company.

Presentation for digital Switzerland

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