Data & AI Category
Recognising projects in Data and Artificial Intelligence-driven Digital Transformation.
2026
Finalist Guidelines
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Since its inception in 2012, the ASEAN Innovation Business Platform (AIBP) has served as an avenue for public and private enterprises across ASEAN to:
Information about innovative digital transformation journeys both from the region and internationally.
The level of innovation within their own organisations.
For innovative digital transformation journeys which serve as lighthouses for other enterprises to model after.
The Enterprise Innovation Awards was established in 2017 by AIBP with the key objective of giving recognition to organisations who have embarked on projects to digitally transform their business through the adoption of innovative technology.
The awards are held annually in the following ASEAN countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
There are no financial obligations for winning the award.
2 Awards will be presented for each country
Recognising projects in Data and Artificial Intelligence-driven Digital Transformation.
Acknowledging all other types of Digital Transformation projects.
Nominations will be screened by an independent panel of judges.
Finalists will deliver their showcase presentations either online or in person.
Award winners will be notified ahead of the Award Presentation, following the review of written nominations and presentations by the final judging panel.
According to each country's AIBP Conference & Exhibition.
| Time (mins) | # Slides | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 – 3 | Brief background about your organisation/department. |
| 2 | 3 – 5 | Problem Statement — motivation/reason for the enterprise to embark on digital transformation. |
| 3 | 4 – 6 | Execution — description of the digital transformation initiative(s). |
| 3 | 3 – 5 | Outcome — results and impact following the implementation of these initiatives. |
| 2 | 3 – 5 | Future plans & potential to develop this project further or how this project is a part of the overall digital transformation strategy. |
To ensure fairness to all finalists, the moderator will conclude the presentation when the presenter surpasses the allotted 12-minute time limit.
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Problem Statement & Idea | The idea behind the nomination/project is clear, with innovative use of technology to address the problem statement. |
| Execution Outcome | The project presented was well-executed, innovative and helped the organisation to reap benefits including cost-saving, operational efficiency and revenue generation. |
| Future Plans & Potential | The nomination/project will be developed further as part of the overall innovation strategy. |
Presentations completed & compiled
Written nomination & presentations reviewed by the final judging panel
Winners announcement
Complimentary passes to attend AIBP Networking and Workshops prior to the Conference.
Complimentary passes to attend the local-country AIBP Conference & Exhibition — access to all sessions across 2 days (worth USD 1,200 each).
Opportunity to nominate a guest panelist as part of AIBP C&E.
Opportunity for case study to be nominated as a presentation in the Regional AIBP Conference & Exhibition — flight and accommodation covered for selected case studies.
Exclusive complimentary passes to attend a Private Networking Session at AIBP C&E.
Presented at the AIBP Conference & Exhibition.
Invitation for up to 2 individuals from the winning organisation to attend the Bi-Annual AIBP ASEAN Innovation Retreat in 2026 — flights and accommodation provided by AIBP.
Winning project to be featured in the 2026/2027 ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Report.
Opportunity for the winning team to nominate a guest speaker for the ASEAN B2B Growth Podcast.
Opportunity for the winning team to co-host a site visit or networking discussion.
Common questions from finalists. Live from the sheet's FAQ tab.
Each finalist is allocated up to 12 minutes, with a maximum of 18 slides. The moderator will conclude any presentation that exceeds the 12-minute limit to ensure fairness across finalists.
Yes — up to 2 presenters can present per finalist.
Yes, videos can be played during the presentation, as long as the total runtime stays within the 12-minute time limit.
No. There are no financial obligations for winning the award.
Award winners are notified on 25 June 2026, ahead of the country award presentation, following the review of written nominations and presentations by the final judging panel.
Winners of the Enterprise Innovation Award are invited to the Bi-Annual AIBP ASEAN Innovation Retreat. The report below is embedded live.
Explore previous editions of the AIBP ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Awards.
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