
The National AI Awards 2025
Welcome to The National AI Awards 2025, where we spotlight the remarkable advances and contributions in the field of artificial intelligence. Our mission is to honour the brilliant minds and innovative companies driving AI technology forward, making a profound impact across various sectors. Join us in celebrating excellence, innovation, and the visionary work shaping the future of AI.
The National AI Awards
Welcome to the National AI Awards, where we spotlight the remarkable advances and contributions in the field of artificial intelligence. Our mission is to honour the brilliant minds and innovative companies driving AI technology forward, making a profound impact across various sectors. Join us in celebrating excellence, innovation, and the visionary work shaping the future of AI.
For 2026 The National AI Awards have partnered with the AI Summit London as part of London Tech Week. The Awards will kickstart the AI Summit, taking place on the 9th of June at the Royal Lancaster, London.
For a decade, the AI Summit London has been the trusted platform for enterprise leaders and innovators to explore and apply commercial AI. The event unites influential minds, pioneering technologies and practical insights, to transform the theoretical discussions into tangible, profitable business outcomes.
Returning to Tobacco Dock for its 10th anniversary in 2026, the AI Summit is where commercial AI comes to life.
The National AI Awards 2025
Welcome to the inaugural National AI Awards 2025, where we spotlight the remarkable advances and contributions in the field of artificial intelligence. Our mission is to honour the brilliant minds and innovative companies driving AI technology forward, making a profound impact across various sectors. Join us in celebrating excellence, innovation, and the visionary work shaping the future of AI.
“As a Product Manager at Google in San Francisco, deeply involved in building products for Android and using AI, I’m honoured to be a Judge and member of the Advisory Board for The National AI Awards. My involvement stems from a belief in celebrating the innovation that drives our industry forward and encouraging talented entrepreneurs. This event is crucial for recognising the groundbreaking work that shapes AI’s future, and fostering a community dedicated to pushing boundaries. I see the Awards as a vital catalyst, inspiring and driving excellence across the AI landscape, ultimately benefiting society through responsible and impactful technological advancements.”
“It’s great to support the National AI Awards as part of the Advisory Board. Recognising excellence in AI is not only about innovation — it’s about recognising those who are developing Safe, Secure AI solutions that will reliably deploy and scale. These Awards spotlight those whose companies and technology will hopefully go on to move the needle, to make a genuine world-changing products, and I look forward to seeing what is possible”
“The National AI Awards provides a perfect opportunity to celebrate the UK’s excellence in this critical technology field but also to evolve it further. Through the visibility of new ideas and the networking opportunities it affords, we can cross-pollinate ideas from private sectors and public domains to better both our national security and national prosperity futures.”
“As the champion of the UK tech sector, we are huge supporters of The National AI Awards. These awards shine a spotlight on the incredible work done right across Government and Industry to improve our resilience and keep our public services and economy safe and secure.”
“We are at a tipping point for an AI revolution. The National AI Awards champions everyone who is helping to seize the AI opportunity safely and successfully.”
BT Group is delighted to be supporting The National AI Awards as a headline sponsor and hosting the awards ceremony at Adastral Park – our Research & Innovation Hub. These awards will recognise the trailblazing work that teams and individuals from across the industry have achieved in driving adoption, ensuring transparency and trust and protecting organisations from cyber threats. We look forward to celebrating the incredible talent driving AI innovation.
“At BT Group, our ambition is to be the most trusted connector of people, devices, and machines. We are clear on the role we want to play in harnessing AI for a brighter future for everyone.”
Our Vision: Combining human intelligence and artificial intelligence, we want to use the power of AI in a safe and ethical manner to unlock value for our customers and colleagues in alignment with our purpose to ‘connect for good’.

Zoe Kleinman is the BBC’s first Technology Editor, appointed in 2021, with over 20 years of broadcasting experience. A specialist tech presenter and reporter, she appears across BBC TV, radio, and online, making complex tech stories accessible to mainstream audiences.
She’s reported on major stories from AI and cybersecurity to cryptocurrency and social media controversies. Highlights include interviewing Apple CEO Tim Cook, covering the UK’s AI Safety Summit, and exposing gaming issues that led to a parliamentary inquiry.
Zoe has tested cutting-edge tech first-hand—from driverless cars to VR on Everest—and worked on the BBC’s Covid-19 coverage in 2020. A dynamic speaker and moderator, she is known for her engaging style and expert insights on AI, innovation, and emerging trends.
2026 Award timeline
Nominations
Open: 5 January 2026
Close: 20 March 2026
Finalists Announced
Week commencing 27 April 2026
Ticket Sales
Winners Announced
Ceremony Event: 9 June 2026 at The Royal Lancaster, London
Innovation
Celebrate your groundbreaking work in AI, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and setting new benchmarks for excellence.
Impact
Showcase how your AI solutions address critical challenges, improve lives, and drive economic and social progress.
Ethics
Highlight your commitment to ethical AI development and deployment, ensuring technology serves humanity responsibly and justly.
Timeline
- Nominations Open: 3 March 2025
- Nominations Close: NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2025
- Finalists Announced: 15 August 2025
- Ceremony Event & Winners Announced: 16 October 2025






















