Australian AI Awards 2026

Celebrating excellence across the entire Australian AI ecosystem

AI is reshaping every industry from finance and healthcare to defence and energy. Behind this transformation are the researchers, engineers, founders, and leaders building AI solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. The Australian AI Awards program exists to recognise them.

First launched in 2024, the awards have quickly become the definitive national benchmark for AI excellence. In 2026, the program returns for its third iteration, bigger, broader, and more ambitious than ever, with 37 categories spanning individual achievement, group innovation, and enterprise leadership.

Winners are chosen by an independent panel of AI experts drawn from industry, academia, and government. Finalists and winners gain national media coverage, profile among peers, and recognition that drives careers and businesses forward.