Best Emerging B2B AI Technology

This award recognises an AI-driven solution that is delivering real impact for manufacturers and distributors. It highlights technologies that are already being applied in business environments, supporting teams across sales, operations, customer experience, and product data with practical, usable outcomes.

Open to platforms, tools, and innovations in the early stages of growth, this category focuses on solutions that are helping B2B organisations work more efficiently, respond faster to customer needs, and improve decision-making through applied AI.

Entries should demonstrate how the technology is being used in real scenarios, with clear examples of the challenges it addresses and the results achieved. Judges are looking for substance over concept, solutions that are being used, tested, and refined in active business settings. Including case studies, customer examples, and references will strengthen submissions and provide greater context for the results achieved.

Enterprise is defined as companies exceeding total revenue of $500M USD

Key Focus Area for Assessment

  • Real-world application: Evidence of the solution being used within manufacturing or distribution, solving defined business problems

  • Measurable impact : Clear outcomes such as efficiency gains, revenue improvement, enhanced customer experience, or operational improvements Innovation and differentiation – A distinct approach to applying AI within B2B, with capabilities that set it apart from existing solutions

  • Ease of adoption: Practical implementation, integration into existing systems, and usability for business teams beyond technical specialists

  • Scalability and future potential: The ability to expand across teams, use cases, and markets, with relevance as AI adoption continues to grow

Submit Your Nominations

UK & Europe

April 23, 2026

Asia Pacific

July 29, 2026

Americas

November 3, 2026