2023 RTIH Innovation Awards to be held at the Barbican Centre in London on Wednesday, 29th November

We’re pleased to announce that the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards, sponsored by PMC, FreedomPay, CADS, 3D Cloud by Marxent, Goodays, and Vista Technology Support, will take place at the Barbican Centre in central London.

The event will be held on Wednesday, 29th November, maintaining its popular evening format, with a drinks reception in the stunning Conservatory, followed by a Christmas themed three course meal, and awards ceremony in the Garden Room presided over by comedian Ian Moore.

2023 RTIH Innovation Awards run times

6.30-7.30pm: Drinks reception

7.30-9.15pm: Dinner is served

9.30-11pm: Awards presentation with our host Ian Moore

11pm-1am: After party featuring DJ

1am: Event ends

“I am delighted that we will be able to host the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards at the Barbican Centre,” says Scott Thompson, Editor and Founder, RTIH.

“And what better way to kick things off than a drinks reception in the spectacular Conservatory, a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the city which is home to exotic fish and over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees.”

“Since we launched the awards in 2019, they have gone from strength to strength and holding them at the Barbican Centre, a much loved, internationally acclaimed venue, is going to be a tough one to top.”

Don’t delay, enter today!

There are just over two weeks left to submit your entries for the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards.

Spread over 19 categories, submissions are judged on the extent of innovation and transformation demonstrated, as well as the sustainability of the results.

Previous year’s winners have included B&Q, Pets at Home, Walmart, Sook, AiFi, Compass Group, Obsess, and Ribble Cycles.

Deadline for 2023 submissions is Friday, 3rd November.

Key dates

Friday, 3rd November: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 7th November: 2023 shortlist revealed

7th-10th November: Judging days

Wednesday, 29th November: Winners announced at the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony

Categories, along with entry forms, can be found here.

FAQS

Is there a fee to enter the awards?: No, it is free of charge.

Can I enter across multiple categories: Yes.

Do I need to complete all the sections in the entry form? No, but the more information you provide, the better chance you have of producing a successful submission.

Who has visibility of our completed entry form and what information will be public should we win or be shortlisted? Only our Editor, Scott Thompson, and judging panel will view submissions. The information provided in the summary section of the entry form will be made public.

Do you only accept entries from UK-based companies? No, we accept entries from all parts of the world.

Who won what in 2022? Check out the 2022 winners here.

When is the deadline for 2023 submissions? Friday, 3rd November.

Who will be judging the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards?

Mike Cadden, Interim Chief Technology Officer, Marie Curie

Peter Waugh, Director, International Digital (EMEA, LAC & AP), Starbucks

Carole Kingsbury, Former Director of IT, Ted Baker

Christine Russo, Industry Analyst and Retail Influencer

Paula Bobbett, Chief Digital Officer, Boots

Sarah Curran, Founder & Chief Menopause Officer, Just Hotter

Warren Richmond, Founder and CEO, Situ LIve

Matt Bradley, Director and Founder, Retail Technology Show

Scott Thompson, Editor and Founder, Retail Technology Innovation Hub

Toby Pickard, Global Insight Leader, IGD

Matt Taylor, Technology Transformation Leader at EY, Retail and Consumer Products

Simon Curtis, Chief Commercial Officer, PMC

Amodini Chhabra, Investor, Compass Digital Ventures

Gary Newbury, Supply Chain Advisor and Delivery Executive

Nadine Neatrour, Marketing Director, Selfridges 

David Polinchock, Co-Founder/President, Unified Brand Experience Lab

For any other entry related queries, email: scott.thompson@retailtechinnovationhub.com