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AI Technology & Infrastructure
For companies developing the underlying technology, components and infrastructure that enable AI.
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Product //
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In partnership with
International AI Awards
Recognising
real impact
in AI
International Awards for Artificial Intelligence
Ideas / Products / People / Impact
Ceremony · Macao · 5 Dec 2026
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Inaugural edition
2026
Entries
Opening soon
Deadline
25 Nov 2026
Ceremony
5 Dec 2026 · Macao
01 / Introduction
Advancing artificial intelligence
through innovation.
The A//A Awards recognise innovation in artificial intelligence across technologies, software, products and real-world applications.
From advances in AI infrastructure and intelligent systems to products and solutions transforming the way we live and work, the awards celebrate the diversity of ideas shaping the future of AI.
Bringing together innovators, businesses, researchers and technology developers, the A//A Awards provide an international platform to showcase achievements and recognise contributions to the development and application of artificial intelligence.
02 / Disciplines
Four disciplines.
The whole of AI.
From the technology that makes AI possible to the industries that put it to work.
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AI Software & Applications
For software products and digital services whose capabilities depend on AI.
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AI-Enabled Products & Hardware
For finished physical products in which AI is an important part of the functionality or user experience.
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AI in Industry & Enterprise
For AI solutions deployed in operational environments, industrial processes and professional sectors.
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03 / Categories
Categories
across four disciplines.
Entrants choose the category that best describes their work. Full descriptions are on the Categories page.
01 AI Technology & Infrastructure
- 1.1 AI Models & Algorithms
- 1.2 AI Chips & Computing Hardware
- 1.3 AI Infrastructure, Cloud & Edge Computing
- 1.4 AI Data, Connectivity & AIoT Technologies
- 1.5 AI Security, Reliability & Evaluation
02 AI Software & Applications
- 2.1 AI Assistants & Agents
- 2.2 AI Productivity & Workflow Automation
- 2.3 AI Creativity & Content Generation
- 2.4 AI Vision, Speech & Language Software
- 2.5 AI Analytics & Decision Intelligence
03 AI-Enabled Products & Hardware
- 3.1 AI Robotics & Intelligent Machines
- 3.2 AI Smart Home & Appliances
- 3.3 AI Personal Devices & Wearables
- 3.4 AI Computing & Smart Electronics
- 3.5 AI Mobility & Automotive Products
04 AI in Industry & Enterprise
- 4.1 AI in Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
- 4.2 AI in Logistics & Supply Chains
- 4.3 AI in Business & Professional Services
- 4.4 AI in Healthcare & Life Sciences
- 4.5 AI in Energy, Environment & Agriculture
04 / Timeline
A clear process.
From entry to recognition.
Dates, eligibility and submission requirements will be published for each edition. The timeline below is a structural preview.
Submissions open
Entrants select a category and provide evidence of the AI contribution and its value.
Review & evaluation
Entries are screened for eligibility and evaluated by relevant members of the jury.
Winners announced
Selected achievements are recognised and presented to the international AI community.
05 / Ceremony × AIE Expo
The ceremony
at AIE Expo 2026.
The inaugural A//A Awards ceremony takes place in Macao on Saturday 5 December 2026, during the Global Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing and Electronics Expo (AIE).
Macao
Saturday 5 December 2026
Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao
At the expo’s technology showcase venue, which hosts forums, product debuts and competitions.
AIE Expo is the host event for the inaugural ceremony. The A//A Awards programme is independently managed.
About AIE Expo06 / About the Award
Presented by
Farmani Group.
Four decades of independent, jury-based recognition for creative work.
The A//A Awards are presented by Farmani Group, an international organisation dedicated to discovering, recognising and promoting outstanding creative talent.
Founded in 1985 by Hossein Farmani, Farmani Group began in publishing and creative communications before developing a global family of awards, exhibitions, publications and cultural initiatives — among them the Lucie Awards, the International Photography Awards and the International Design Awards. For four decades it has given designers, photographers, architects, artists and inventors a platform to present their work to international juries and audiences.
A//A brings that experience of independent, jury-based recognition to artificial intelligence.
1985
Founded
1M+
Submissions received
20,000+
Creatives recognised
28
Awards & initiatives
07 / Submit
Build something that moves AI forward?
We welcome companies, startups, researchers and developers working across artificial intelligence — from new capabilities to real-world applications.
08 / Partners
