With the 30th June entry deadline fast approaching, industry professionals are being encouraged to submit their nominations for the 2026 Instrumentation & Electronics Awards (I&EA) while there is still time.
Organised by Datateam Business Media, the I&EA remains one of our sector’s most established and highly regarded vehicles for recognising engineering achievement, technical innovation and the real-world impact of industrial technologies.
Following the success of last year’s combined format, which brought together the Instrumentation Excellence Awards and the Electronics Industry Awards, the 2026 I&EA’s will build on that momentum as an important focal point for organisations operating across instrumentation, electronics, and industrial technology to reflect the reality of the accelerating convergence of these sectors and the technical challenges they share.
The awards are sponsored by Emerson, Microchip Technology, Napier, and Vision Engineering and are open to manufacturers, suppliers, integrators, and end users. Entries should demonstrate not only technical expertise, but measurable improvements in areas such as efficiency, reliability, safety, and operational performance.
From component-level innovation through to large-scale system integration, the programme is designed to showcase the full breadth of activity taking place across the industrial technology landscape.
An exciting development for 2026 is the introduction of three new award categories.
“Industrial AI Product of the Year” recognises the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence within operational environments. As AI technologies become more widely used for predictive maintenance, process optimisation, and advanced data analysis, the award will highlight solutions delivering measurable operational benefits.
The “Passive Component / Electromechanical Product of the Year” category will recognise the engineering expertise behind the components that underpin modern electronic systems. Passive and electromechanical technologies continue to play a critical role in areas such as energy efficiency, thermal stability and long-term durability, particularly in demanding industrial applications.
The third new category, the “Academic Support & Training” will celebrate organisations and initiatives that help to strengthen links between industry and academia while supporting the next generation of engineers and technical specialists.
Alongside the new categories, the awards will continue to recognise excellence with Product Awards, including power electronics, semiconductors and test and measurement technologies. The Business Awards will again highlight the support functions essential to bringing new technologies to market, while the Individual Awards will celebrate engineers and innovators who are driving progress throughout the industry.
Best of all, entries are free and can be submitted through the official awards website before the 30 June deadline.
Winners will be announced on 15th October 2026 at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London, where professionals from across the supply chain will gather to celebrate success, network, and discuss the technologies that are shaping our collective future.
Enter, and join us, at the 2026 Instrumentation & Electronics Awards!
