2026 Smart 20 Awards - TechConnect

Due: January 15, 2026

The Smart 20 Awards annually recognize global smart cities projects, honoring the most innovative and influential work. We will designate three winners from the overall awardee pool at the awards reception.

2026 Smart 20 Awards

Project Name

Note that this will be public-facing, if your entry is selected.

First Name

Last Name

Submitting Company / Organization

Submitter Job Title

Phone

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Website/URL, if applicable

Project Implementation City/Site

Project Partners (please list)

Project Start Date

Project End Date

Project Description

Project Cost and Funding Sources

The Smart 20 Awards seeks to honor the most influential projects each year. Why is this project influential? How has it made a difference, thus far?

Link to Descriptive Video

Please upload a short video – up to two minutes – that describes your project. This video will not be made public and is for panel review purposes only. This should not be a company promotion but an explanation of the project.

Can you commit to send at least one representative from your project team to the 2026 Smart 20 Awards Reception in Raleigh, NC?

Yes

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