Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") set out the basis on which organisations, teams, and individuals may participate in the World Technology Awards (the "Awards", "we", "us", "our"). By submitting a nomination, accepting recognition, or otherwise engaging with our programme, you agree to be bound by the Terms below. Please read them carefully and retain a copy for your records. If you are entering on behalf of a company, you confirm that you are authorised to bind that company to these Terms. Last updated 18 June 2026.

1. Eligibility

The Awards are open to companies, products, platforms, and professionals operating in technology and adjacent sectors, regardless of size, stage, or geography. Entrants must be lawfully constituted and in good standing in their jurisdiction of operation. Where a category specifies particular criteria, such as a minimum trading history, sector focus, or revenue threshold, those criteria take precedence and must be met as at the nomination deadline. Subsidiaries, agencies, and partners may submit on behalf of an entrant with that entrant's consent. We reserve the right to verify eligibility at any point and to decline or withdraw entries that do not satisfy the stated requirements. Employees of the organising body and serving judges may not enter categories in which a conflict of interest exists.

2. Nominations

Nominations may be self-submitted or proposed by a third party and must be completed through our official channels. All information provided must be accurate, current, and capable of substantiation on request. Supporting materials, including written submissions, metrics, references, and media, must be the entrant's own or properly licensed for use in evaluation. Incomplete entries, or entries received after a published deadline, may not be considered. We may, at our discretion, request clarification, additional evidence, or an interview before an entry is finalised. Submitting a nomination does not guarantee shortlisting or any award. You can begin a submission at any time through our nomination portal, and you may review available categories on the award categories page.

3. Fees & Payment

Certain stages of participation may carry a fee, which will be disclosed before any payment obligation arises. Fees, where applicable, cover administration, evaluation, and the cost of running a rigorous judging process; full details appear on our fees page. Payment must be made in the currency and by the method specified at the point of entry. Unless expressly stated otherwise, fees are non-refundable once an entry has entered evaluation, including where an entrant is not shortlisted or does not win. We are not responsible for bank charges, currency conversion costs, or transaction fees levied by third parties. Any taxes or duties applicable to a payment are the responsibility of the entrant.

5. Use of Winner Marks

Winners, finalists, and entrants granted permission may use the corresponding official marks, badges, and titles solely to denote their genuine achievement and only for the cycle and category awarded. Marks must be reproduced without alteration to their proportions, colours, or wording, and must not be used in a manner that implies endorsement beyond the recognition actually received. Use of any mark must cease, or be appropriately qualified by year, if it could mislead as to current status. We may issue brand guidelines governing such use, and we reserve the right to revoke permission where a mark is misused or where the underlying entry is found to have been misrepresented.

6. Intellectual Property

All trade marks, logos, names, and creative assets associated with the World Technology Awards remain our property or that of our licensors, and no right or licence is granted except as expressly set out in these Terms. Entrants retain ownership of the intellectual property in their own submissions but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use submitted names, logos, summaries, and approved imagery for the purposes of administering, judging, and publicising the Awards, including on our website, in event materials, and in press communications. You confirm that your submission does not infringe the rights of any third party and that you have secured all necessary permissions for any material included.

7. Liability

The Awards are provided on a reasonable-efforts basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all warranties, conditions, and representations not expressly stated in these Terms. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss, nor for loss of profit, revenue, goodwill, or business opportunity arising from participation in, or the outcome of, the Awards. Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud, or for any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded. Where we are found liable despite the above, our total aggregate liability shall not exceed the fees actually paid by the entrant for the relevant cycle.

8. Privacy

We process personal data provided during nomination and participation in accordance with applicable data protection law and our privacy practices. Data is used to administer entries, communicate with participants, conduct judging, and publicise results. We apply appropriate technical and organisational safeguards and retain information only as long as necessary for these purposes or as required by law. We do not sell personal data. If you have questions about how your information is handled, or wish to exercise your rights in relation to it, please contact us using the details below.

9. Changes

We may amend these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our programme, legal requirements, or operating practice. The current version will always be published on this page, with the effective date noted above. Material changes affecting active entrants will be communicated where reasonably practicable. Continued participation after a change takes effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We also reserve the right to vary category structures, deadlines, criteria, and event arrangements, and will endeavour to give reasonable notice of any significant change.

10. Governing Law

These Terms, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or with participation in the Awards, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Emirate of Dubai and the applicable federal laws of the United Arab Emirates. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Dubai, UAE, in respect of any such dispute. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms, eligibility, or any aspect of participation are welcome. Please reach our team through the contact page, or consult our frequently asked questions for quick guidance. You can also learn more about our mission and history on the about page. When you are ready to take part, begin your nomination at any time.