It’s a privilege to be part of the Eventex Awards 2026 jury, an initiative that continues to set the benchmark for excellence in events and experience marketing.
Now in its 16th edition, Eventex Awards has brought together an exceptional jury panel of 251 experts spanning 43 countries. This number is a reflection of the scale, diversity, and depth of thinking that defines our industry today.
What makes this panel truly compelling is the range of perspectives it represents: founders, creatives, strategists, technologists—all contributing to a more rigorous and balanced evaluation process. Because recognizing excellence in our space isn’t straightforward. It requires context, experience, and an understanding of how ideas translate into real-world impact.
As Ovanes Ovanessian, co-founder of the Eventex Awards, notes, the integrity of the program rests on the jury to ensure objectivity while evaluating creativity from across the global events industry. It’s this rigor, combined with diverse expertise, that continues to elevate the awards year after year.
Andy Reardon, President of Creative Technology Middle East, said, “Being part of the judging panel for the Eventex Awards, particularly in the Best Use of Technology and AI category, is a real privilege. It’s inspiring to see how our industry continues to push boundaries, using innovation to elevate experiences and redefine what’s possible.”
For Creative Technology, being part of this process reflects the ongoing commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and playing a key role in shaping what the future of experiences looks like.
