Meet the 2026 Cvent Excellence Awards Europe finalists.
Across Europe, event and hospitality professionals are raising the standard for what’s possible — from creating more seamless in-person and hybrid experiences to finding new ways to bring people together through meetings, travel, and partnerships.
Their work shows what thoughtful ideas, strong execution, and meaningful impact can achieve.
We’ll celebrate this year’s finalists at the 2026 Cvent Excellence Awards Europe.
Celebrating Innovation at Cvent Excellence Awards Europe
The 2026 Cvent Excellence Awards Europe winners will be announced live on Wednesday, 21 October, at the InterContinental London – The O2.
Join event professionals and hospitality leaders from across Europe as we recognise the finalists whose work is moving the industry forward.
Be there when the winners are announced. Register for Cvent CONNECT Europe and experience the awards ceremony live.
2026 Excellence Awards Europe Finalists - Event Professionals
Best Hybrid Experience
- University of Oxford, Pandemic Sciences Institute
- Outsystems
- EcoVadis
Best In-Person Experience
- St. Gallen Symposium
Macmillan Cancer Support
Tata Consultancy Services
Meaningful Impact
World Health Organization
Climate Group
International Society of Obstetricians, Gynecology and Ultrasound
Cvent Advocate of the Year
Helen McConnell - Zurich
Stuart Harley - Schroders
Amy Bates - Macmillan Cancer Support
Outstanding Total Event Programme
Beazley
Workhuman
Schneider Electric
Cvent Partner of the Year
Proske GmbH
Total Management Group
BCD Meetings & Events
EVENTS & VENUE SOURCING PARTNER OF THE YEAR
VenuFindr
Live Group
ExecSpace
Cvent Newcomer of the Year
BuildingSMART International
World Climate Foundation
Global Conversations
2026 Excellence Awards Europe Finalists - Hospitality Professionals
Portfolio Powerhouse
- PPHE
- Starhotels
- Barceló Hotel Group
MICE Game Changer
- Novotel London West
- InterContinental London Park Lane
- EPIC SANA Marquês
Planner’s Best Partner
- Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam
- Crowne Plaza & Voco Madrid Centre Retiro
Hospitality Advocate of the Year
- Leah Cooper - The Savoy
- Hannah Peck - HotelREZ
- Nil Momotaz - SLS Barcelona
Corporate Travel Champion
- Radisson Hotel Group
- Accor
- Minor Hotels
Destination Marketing Leader
- Meet in Ireland
- VisitMalta
- Vienna Tourist Board & Convention Centre
Venue Directory Champion of the Year
- The Belfry Hotel
- Convene Hospitality Group
- Lime Venue Portfolio
AI Activator
- Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center
- Hilton Barcelona
- The Tower Hotel by Thistle
Be Part of the Celebration!
Join us live from anywhere!
Register now to attend Cvent CONNECT Europe virtually and be part of the excitement as we reveal the winners of the 2026 Excellence Awards.
Want to learn more about the programme or how you can take part in the future? Visit our website for details on submissions and recognition opportunities.
Questions? Reach out anytime at excellenceawards@cvent.com - we’d love to hear from you.
