Global Innovator Awards 2026

You are invited to join us for the Global Innovator Awards, the UK's first awards programme dedicated to recognising the achievements of founders, innovators, and exceptional talent who came to the UK under a qualifying innovation or talent route.

This room does not happen anywhere else.
Every year, hundreds of innovators make a deliberate decision to come to the UK and build something significant. Most of them do it quietly. Without fanfare. Without a stage.

The Global Innovator Awards exists to change that. 10 Categories and 10 Finalists to be decided.

On 16 November, we are bringing together the people behind some of the most ambitious ventures, breakthroughs and contributions in the UK innovation economy for one evening at the prestigious The Dorchester, Park Lane.

Founders. Researchers. Investors. Academics. Ecosystem builders. People who chose the UK and delivered on it.
This is not a typical awards night. There are no industry insiders giving trophies to the same familiar names. Every finalist has been independently judged. Every winner has earned it.
The connections made in this room do not happen on LinkedIn. They happen in person, across a dinner table, between people who understand what it actually takes to build something.

Global Innovator Awards 2026 Details:
Dress code: Black Tie and Evening Wear

Schedule:
18:30 Arrival and drinks reception
19:30 Guests seated. Welcome address.
19:45 Three course dinner and Keynote Speaker
20:30 Awards ceremony — ten categories plus the Pioneer Award
22:00 Coffee, teas and networking
23:00 Carriages