Applications are now open for the Women in Tech Global Awards 2026

The award ceremony for the Women in Tech Global Awards — an international award dedicated to recognizing the achievements of women in the field of technology — will take place in Paris.

This is the ninth time the event is being held, bringing together women leaders, entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers, educators, and politicians who contribute to the development of technology and innovation worldwide.

Women in Tech is a global community uniting over 500,000 members in 65 countries. The organization, headquartered in Paris, operates under the patronage of the President of France and implements initiatives in the fields of education, business, digital inclusion, and international ambassadorship.

Applications can be submitted on the official website of Women in Tech Awards by July 10, selecting the appropriate region and nomination category. You can nominate yourself or other candidates.

Winners will be determined in the following categories:

— Aspiring Teen Award
— Best Ally Award
— Most Impactful Initiative Award
— Woman in Web3 Award
— Most Disruptive Award
— Start-Up Award
— Tech Diplomacy Award
— Global Leadership Award
— Lifetime Achievement Award
— Honorary Award.

The award covers seven regional stages: Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Central and East Asia, North America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Regional stage winners will have the opportunity to represent their region on the global stage. In 2025, the final of the award brought together 65 participants from 52 countries.

Representatives from the Caucasus and Central Asia need to submit an application for the Regional Awards, selecting the Caucasus and Central Asia region and the nomination category. This year, the Women in Tech CCA Awards ceremony will take place in Almaty.

Submit your application for the Women in Tech Global Awards and share your story with the world!