Don’t miss out! One week left to enter 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, deadline for submissions 25th October

There are now just five days left to submit your entries for the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards. 

Deadline for submissions is Friday, 25th October.

The awards, sponsored by CADS, 3D Cloud, SCALA, Brightpearl by Sage’s Lightning 50, Retail Technology Show 2025, and Business France celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

It's free to enter and you can do so across multiple categories.

Download our handy guide to entering the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards.

Key 2024 dates:

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.

For all entry related queries, please email our Editor and Founder, Scott Thompson: scott.thompson@retailtechinnovationhub.com

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.

Is there a certain timeframe for nominated projects, initiatives etc? Yes, submissions should include projects, initiatives etc that were undertaken in the past 12 months.

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.

What is the shortlists process? Shortlists will be announced in late October, then shortlisted entries will be sent to our independent judging panel who will decide upon the winners and highly commended submissions.

Shortlisted companies will be invited to attend an awards ceremony at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ on Thursday, 21st November.

Do winners and highly commended companies receive post-event coverage? Yes, post-event coverage includes articles on our website and also an in-depth awards review in our printed magazine. There is also the opportunity for a company profile type piece to be published on our site.

Who won what in 2023? Check out the 2023 winners here.

When is the deadline for 2024 submissions? Friday, 25th October.

When will the 2024 winners be revealed? Wednesday, 21st November at an event at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ. This will kick off with a drinks reception, followed by a three course meal, and awards ceremony.

2024 judging panel

We’re pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, including representatives from the likes of Starbucks, Studenac market, C&C Group, Rohlik Group, Boots, Google, EY, IGD, and NBK Retail.

We have brought together a broad spectrum of independent experts, who have experience and insight into different aspects of the retail technology industry.

Our 2024 judges as follows:

Nina Mimica, Chief Innovation and Digitalisation Officer, Studenac market

Vineta Bajaj, Group CFO, Rohlik Group

Andy Baldauf, former Product Manager Digital Services - Total Store, Migros Supermarkt

Alan Dickson, Principal Technology Partner for Retail, BT/EE

Mike Cadden, Chief Technology Officer, Marie Curie

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

Carole Kingsbury, Chief Technology Officer, C&C Group

Christine Russo, Industry Analyst and Retail Influencer

Paula Bobbett, Chief Digital Officer, Boots

Natalie Berg, Retail Analyst and Founder of NBK Retail

Matt Bradley, Director and Founder, Retail Technology Show

Eugene Mischenko, Founder and President, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association

Scott Thompson, Editor and Founder, Retail Technology Innovation Hub

Karanveer Anand, Technical Programme Management, Google

Toby Pickard, Retail Futures Senior Partner, IGD

Matt Taylor, Partner at EY, Technology Strategy and Transformation Leader

Leonid Gladilin, Partner, ECDMA (e-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association)

Gary Newbury, Supply Chain Advisor and Delivery Executive

Nadine Neatrour, Marketing Director, Selfridges 

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