Yes. You may submit the same product to multiple categories, or, submit multiple products to the same category. There is no limit to how many applications your company can submit.
How are applications judged?
Each application will be reviewed by a panel of judges against a set of criteria designed to evaluate the product’s ability to make a positive, innovative, real world impact on the telecom industry.
How can I pay for my application?
You can pay for your application using a credit card at the time of submission. Submissions must be paid for by the deadline in order to be reviewed by judges. Unfortunately we cannot provide an invoice for payment at a later date.
What information should I include in my application?
It is mandatory for your application to include Product/Service Name, Product/Service Description, Real World Application of Product/Service, Company Name, Company Overview, Company Website, Company Logo, and Company Address. Payment of $649 per entry is also required to complete the application. You also have the opportunity to provide supplementary materials such as press releases, PowerPoint presentations, data sheets, case studies, links to demo videos, etc.
What is Real World Application of Product/Service?
The category question, "Real World Application of Product/Service" is a description of the existing state of the product/service, as opposed to information that is theoretical or simulated. Scores are weighted by the strength of data and results presented. You may upload case studies or other supplementary documents to support this response in the “supplementary materials” upload section of the application. Supplementary materials are not required but are encouraged.
Is there a word count for my submission answers?
Yes. Please keep your answers to 500 words or less.
What is the cost to apply?
The Technology Innovation Categories are $675 each at the Early Bird Rate; and $750 after the deadline has passed. Those categories include:
AI Innovation
Analytics/Automation
BSS/OSS Innovation
Business Services Innovation
Carrier of the Year
Cloud Data Center Innovation
Cloud Networking Innovation
Customer Engagement Innovation
Digital Divide Impact
IoT Innovation
Network Security Innovation
Network Test and Measurement
Next-Gen Deployment Fiber/Wireline
Sustainability Achievement
Top Changemaker
Wireless Innovation - CORE
Wireless Innovation - Fixed Wireless
Wireless Innovation - Mobile Evolution
Wireless Innovation - Private Wireless Networks
Wireless Innovation - RAN
The additional categories below are $375 each at the Early Bird Rate; and $450 after the deadline has passed. Categories include:
Broadband Workforce Development
Municipal/Public Connectivity Program
Rural Broadband Deployment
Tribal Lands Broadband Deployment
Who is eligible to apply?
Any company that has a product, solution, or service that addresses a specific need or challenge faced by the Telecom industry. The application will be scored high/low based on the ability of the applicant to demonstrate the following: Ease of Use/ROI, Effectiveness, Technical Innovation, Competitive Advantage, Financial Impact, and True Innovation. Descriptions of the criteria can be found on the category page.
Can Questex invoice for a submission?
We cannot invoice. You must pay by credit card at the time of submission.
Will I receive feedback from the judges?
Unfortunately, no.
Still have questions?
If you still have questions about your submission, please email [email protected].
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