Experience the C&IT Awards Ceremony 2026

23 October | The Peninsula, London

The 2026 shortlist has landed. Now step into the experience.

As a senior MICE professional, the C&IT Awards Ceremony 2026 is your opportunity to see first hand, just how far one of London's most exclusive venues can elevate one of your future events.

As the UK's definitive and most prestigious awards for corporate MICE professionals, the 23 October should be a day set aside for networking, venue exploration and celebrations, regardless of whether you've been shortlisted.

For over a decade, this has been the annual moment bringing an entire community together, from the most creative agencies to the most visionary in-house teams, be a part of the industry's most spoken about events and take full advantage of our range of activations, catering options and drinks.

Secure your tickets. Bring your team. Find your table!

**Friday 23 October at The Peninsula, London**


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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

KEY DATES

Shortlist Announced: w/c 20th July

*Shortlist Party: 10 September, Jumeirah, Carlton Tower

Awards Ceremony: 23 October, The Peninsula, London

*All shortlisted entrants will receive an exclusive invitation to attend the Shortlist Party - an opportunity to celebrate your achievement, connect with industry peers, and build excitement ahead of the awards ceremony.


KEY PRICING

Premium table of 10: £6,290.00 +VAT (20%)

Table of 10: £4,290.00 +VAT (20%)

5 tickets: £2,145.00 +VAT (20%)

Individual ticket: £459.00 +VAT (20%)


A new venue for 2026

Friday 23 October 2026 | The Peninsula, London.


The Peninsula, London

The C&IT Awards 2026 are moving to an exciting new home - the iconic The Peninsula Hotel in London’s Belgravia.

This change marks a new chapter for the awards, bringing a fresh setting to one of the biggest nights in the events industry calendar. Expect elevated production, a refined atmosphere, and even more opportunities to celebrate alongside clients, colleagues and peers.

MORE ABOUT THE AWARDS CEREMONY

C&IT AWARDS 2026 CATEGORIES

EVENT TYPE

These categories are for excellence in event format, delivery and ROI. They are open to events held for any industry or sector, to recognise the best-in-class for each specific event format.

Product Launch of the Year

Brand Activation Excellence

Internal or Team-Building Event of the Year

Experiential Event of the Year

Celebratory Event of the Year

Best Exhibition or Trade Show

Conference of the Year (1000 or less)

Conference of the Year (1000 to 1500)

Conference of the Year (1500+)

Incentive Event of the Year

INNOVATION & CREATIVITY

These categories are for the trailblazers. Whether you are launching something entirely new, transforming a legacy event, or pioneering new uses of technology and sustainability.

Best New Event (past 2 years)

Excellence in Event Transformation

Best Sustainable Initiative

SUPPLIERS

These awards go to the essential partners of the B2B events industry; the exceptional venues, destinations and support services and functions such as representation, commercial, and technical teams.

Best Event Support Services Provider

Sales and Marketing Team of the Year

Best Hotel - UK

Best Hotel - International

Best Convention Centre

Best UK MICE Destination

BEST OF THE BEST

These awards go to the very best teams - the powerhouses of the B2B events industry.

Corporate or In-house Event Team of the Year

UK Agency of the Year

Global Agency of the Year

Boutique Agency of the Year (<10 people)

THE LUMINARY AWARD

This prestigious award celebrates a true visionary and champion of the events industry; an icon renowned for excellence and whose work is progressive, inspiring and memorable.

GRAND PRIX

This category is for organisations the judges feel have proven outstanding excellence in the MICE industry. The Grand Prix cannot be entered directly. All category winners are automatically entered into the running, and the judges make the final selection. 

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INTRODUCING OUR CHAIR OF JUDGES

Katie Streten

Head of Strategy and Insight, Emota

Katie has worked in experiential strategy for almost 20 years. She joined Emota from VMLYR MENA where she was Head of Experiential Strategy and before that she was Head of Strategy and Insight at Imagination, Detroit. With specific expertise across both B2B and B2C experiential strategies and a passion for the development of purposeful, insight-driven executions, Katie has had the privilege of working on meetings and events, live production and experiential for multinationals in pharma, tech, finance, automotive and retail. For the past 3 years she has been Secretary and Board member of the Experiential Marketing Measurement Coalition and participates in mentorship programmes.

OUR 2026 JUDGING PANEL

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR



"Every year, the C&IT Awards represent an opportunity to celebrate not just the fantastic work that the industry puts into creating impactful and effective live experiences, but the organisations, teams and individuals that make it such a vibrant and rewarding sector to work in. Live events are more important for businesses than ever, and it’s an honour to have the chance to recognise so many outstanding examples of why that is."

Ceri Jones
Senior Editor, C&IT

AMPLIFICATION PACKAGES

If you're a winner at these awards, we can now help you shout about your success, even more, via our amplification package

You’ve had an incredible night, picked up an award, and celebrated in style - now it’s time to shout about your success!

We’re here to help you spread the word, getting your win out there, to the audience, in front of prospective clients - and event your competitors!.

That’s why we’ve created an instant shout-about-it package: quick turnaround content that won’t destroy your marketing budget.


WHAT DOES AMPLIFICATION LOOK LIKE?

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 HEADLINE PARTNER

WE'RE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT IHG® Hotels & Resorts WILL BE JOINING US AGAIN AS OUR HEADLINE PARTNER


"For the fourth year in a row, IHG Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to support the C&IT Awards. It’s an honor to celebrate the outstanding talent and achievements in the MICE industry, and we look forward to another unforgettable evening!"


- IHG® Hotels & Resorts


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2026 PARTNERS

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The C&IT Awards provide a premier platform to showcase your brand to senior decision-makers in the events industry. Sponsoring the awards offers exceptional brand visibility, high-value networking, and the opportunity to align with the most innovative and creative minds in B2B events.

With extensive marketing exposure, this is your chance to position your company at the forefront of the industry.

Contact the team today at alex.margo@haymarket.com.

ABOUT THE BRAND

C&IT Insight is the go-to hub for event industry professionals, offering expert analysis, innovative ideas, and practical resources to enhance event planning and execution.

Bringing together in-depth knowledge from C&IT and leading partners, the platform provides exclusive access to webinars, reports, surveys, and bespoke events. Covering key topics such as event management, attendee engagement, marketing, technology, incentive travel, and creativity, C&IT Insight equips industry professionals with the tools and expertise needed to drive impactful events and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving sector.


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