Meet the Judges

Recognising excellence. Rewarding innovation. Judged by the best.

The Data Centre World Awards are proudly reviewed by a panel of independent, industry-leading experts who bring credibility, fairness, and deep sector insight to the process.

Our judges are selected for their expertise across engineering, operations, technology development, sustainability, cybersecurity, and AI. Their diverse backgrounds ensure every submission is reviewed with care, impartiality, and real-world understanding.

Why Our Judging Matters
  • βœ… Independent & impartial β€” No sponsors, no biases, just expert evaluation

  • 🧠 Experience that counts β€” Each judge brings deep industry knowledge and perspective

  • πŸ“Š Criteria-driven β€” Every entry is assessed against clear, transparent benchmarks

  • 🀝 Celebrating impact β€” We value innovation, execution, and results

Whether you’re applying for AI Excellence, Tech Project of the Year, or Security of Tech, rest assured that your submission is in expert hands.

Want to impress the judges?

Review what we're looking for to make your entry stand out.

πŸ“… Deadline for entries: 10 November 2024
πŸŽ‰ Winners will be announced live at Tech Show London, 12 March 2025

Please note: To attend the awards ceremony, you must register for Data Centre World, taking place on 4-5 March 2026 at Excel London.

Data Centre World is designed for C-level staff, data centre leaders, end users, managers and key decision makers. No matter the size of your business, or whether you represent the public or private sector, there will be lots of takeaways and goals to achieve at the event.