For the second consecutive edition, TRUSTECH is proud to organise the TRUSTECH Innovation Awards, a competition exclusively for you, our valued exhibitors. Designed to spotlight the most innovative solutions in the payment and identification sectors, this competition offers you a unique opportunity to showcase your latest novelties, gain industry recognition, and stand out as a true leader in one of three key categories: Smart Card, Innovative Payment, and Identification Solution!

TRUSTECH Innovation Awards

Take part to the TRUSTECH Innovation Awards, real future flagship “rendez-vous” of TRUSTECH, the international event dedicated to innovative payments and identification.

What better way to highlight our Exhibitors innovative solutions ? This "prestigious to be" competition aims to reward your most cutting-edge solutions and offer them valuable recognition in a constantly evolving sector.

A TRUSTECH Innovation Award display on a stand winner
an attendee recording on camera a presentation on the Innovation Stage

The New Place to be Seen at TRUSTECH

Our Exhibitors have the unique opportunity to distinguish themselves even more through the TRUSTECH Innovation Awards. A jury of industry experts will choose the most innovative product, material, prototype, solution or service amongst the many application we expect to receive.

Come and be one of the ingenious companies shaping the future of payment and identification technologies at TRUSTECH.

Participate in the TRUSTECH Innovation Awards

Why Participate in TRUSTECH Innovation Awards?

If your company is selected, this competition offers you the opportunity to optimise your participation at the event by showcasing your company and latest solutions. It is a chance to stand out from your competitors and be recognised as one of the most innovative companies in the payment and identification sectors.

Participating in the TRUSTECH Innovation Awards means:

  • Increasing your visibility: take advantage of this unique opportunity to increase your company's visibility amongst an international audience of industry professionals and decision-makers. You will also benefit of all the communication channels of the exhibition.
  • Press coverage: TRUSTECH PR agency will dedicate special “Flash Info” about our TRUSTECH Innovation Awards participants. You do not want to miss this opportunity to stand out loudly.
  • Gain recognition: validate your solution with a jury of experts and receive recognition that will strengthen your credibility and market position.
  • Take your slice of innovation: commit to continuous innovation by highlighting your latest technological advancements and competing with the best solutions in the industry.
Stand of a TRUSTECH Innovation Awards Winner with the Trophy on the desk

Rewards for the Winners

  • Pitch your product on the Innovation Stage (5 min).
  • Gain high visibility across the event’s official communication tools.
  • Stand out from the other exhibitors with an award, a certificate, and a sticker to display on your booth.
  • Maximise your participation during this leading event dedicated to Identification and Payment Solutions.
  • Speak in a dedicated episode of the official event podcast "In Tech We Trust".
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Terms and Conditions

  • Free competition only open to exhibiting companies (which are not part of the jury members) of TRUSTECH 2025.
  • To agree with the competition rules.
  • To complete the entries in English on the Exhibitor Area.
  • Any technology, product, etc. submitted must:
    • Have been released or officially announced between 2023 and now
    • At least, be prototypes which can be presented to the judges if requested
Picture of the trophies on a table for the TRUSTECH Innovation Awards

Schedule

10 June
Launch of the competition
6 October
Deadline for entry deposit
Before 24 November
Announcement of finalists
2 December
TRUSTECH Innovation Awards Ceremony with announcement of winners during TRUSTECH

You are not an Exhibitor and you would like to submit an innovation to the TRUSTECH Innovation Awards? Contact us