Asia 2026

Announcing the WE3 Asia
AI Energy and Water Innovation Awards

Excellence in AI and Innovation for Energy, Water, and Transformation

Submit Before February 20, 2026!

Submit Nominations for Innovation Awards

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We are pleased to announce the WE3 Asia 2026 AI Energy and Water Innovation Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in AI-led and digital transformation across energy utilities, electricity DISCOMs, City Gas Distribution companies, and water utilities across Asia.

These awards honor individuals, organizations, and partners that have demonstrated measurable progress in modernizing utility operations, customer systems, workforce enablement, and enterprise platforms. The focus is on real-world execution, scale, and impact across Asia’s utility ecosystem.

Award recipients will be recognized at the WE3 Asia Summit 2026 on March 10 at The Lalit, following a day of insightful panel discussions, leadership dialogues, and fireside conversations with industry experts and utility leaders.

Award Categories

Individual Award Categories

Visionary Industry Leader of the Year

Recognizes a senior leader shaping long-term direction and transformation within the energy or water sector.

Tech Leader of the Year

Honors a technology leader driving digital platforms, system modernization, and enterprise-scale execution.

AI Innovation Leader of the Year

Awarded to a leader applying AI to improve operational, customer, or business outcomes.

Gamechanger Utility CEO of the Year

Recognizes a utility CEO delivering step-change performance through leadership and execution.

Digital Customer Champion of the Year

Honors leadership in advancing digital customer engagement and service excellence.

Digital Business Leader of the Year

Recognizes business leaders transforming operations through digital and data-driven strategies.

Rising Industry Leader of the Year

Awarded to an emerging leader demonstrating strong impact and future leadership potential.

Customer and Workforce Transformation Awards

Customer Experience Transformation of the Year

Recognizes initiatives delivering measurable improvements in customer experience and service delivery.

Workforce Experience Transformation of the Year

Honors programs improving workforce productivity, safety, and digital enablement.

Digital Payment Experience Award

Awarded for innovation in utility payments, billing systems, and transaction experiences.

Energy Future Innovator Award

Recognizes innovation advancing next-generation energy operations and services.

Trusted Utility Partner Award

Honors partners delivering consistent value and execution excellence to utilities.

Leadership in Connected CX and WX Experiences

Recognizes integrated customer and workforce experience transformation across platforms.

Leadership in Business Experience and Automation

Awarded for automation-led improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.

Digital AI and Global Innovation Awards

Leadership in Industry Co-Innovation

Recognizes collaborative initiatives advancing industry-wide innovation.

Partner Excellence and Growth

Awarded for sustained performance, scalability, and market impact.

Knowledge Partner of the Year

Honors organizations contributing meaningful industry insights and expertise.

Technology Transformation Partner of the Year

Recognizes partners delivering successful digital and operational transformation programs.

Why Apply?

Being a WE3 AI Energy and Water Innovation Award winner provides unparalleled recognition for your efforts and sets you apart as a trailblazer in your industry.

You’ll be able to:
  • IMg Showcase your innovation on a global stage.
  • IMg Join an elite network of changemakers.
  • IMg Inspire and influence the next wave of transformative efforts.
  • IMg Gain exposure to industry thought leaders, media, and potential collaborators. 

Submission Guidelines & Review Process

  • IMg Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026
  • IMg Applications are open to individuals, startups, established companies, NGOs, and academic institutions.
  • IMg Each submission will be reviewed by the WE3 Awards Advisory Committee, comprising distinguished experts in AI, energy, and water industry.
  • IMg Notification: Selected finalists and winners will be announced on March 10. 2026.

How to Submit

Provide a detailed application (up to 500 words) explaining your initiative’s objectives, impact, and alignment with the selected category. Include relevant metrics, case studies, or supporting documents.

Submit Your Application

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Submit your entry today and be recognized for your transformative contributions to the energy and water sectors!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the submission deadline?

Applications must be submitted by February 20, 2026.

Q2. Can I apply for multiple categories?

Yes. Applicants may submit entries for more than one category, provided each submission aligns with the respective category criteria.

Q3. When will the winners be announced?

Winners will be announced at the WE3 Asia Summit 2026 on March 10 at The Lalit, New Delhi.

Q4. What types of organizations are eligible to apply?

Submissions are open to a wide range of organizations, including energy utilities, electricity DISCOMs, City Gas Distribution companies, water utilities, technology companies, nonprofits, and academic institutions.

Q5. Is there a fee to apply?

No. There is no application fee for the WE3 AI Energy and Water Innovation Awards.

Q6. What should be included in the application?

Applicants should provide a clear overview of the initiative, key milestones, and measurable outcomes, including its operational, technological, or business impact.

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