FAQs
General Information
Yes, the dress code is formal, black tie optional.
Tickets can be purchased on our website from the 2nd February 2026.
Each finalist receives one complimentary ticket. Tickets and tables are available on our website.
You must bring your ticket confirmation. There is a cloak room available but no bag drop.
Yes there will be security on the door at the event.
There is a photographer and videographer present at the event, however the event will not be televised.
The event will be recorded but is not publicly available or live streamed.
Participation and Nominations
Nominations can be submitted through our website, by completing the nomination form. If you head to our ‘Awards’ page, you will be linked through to our event platform where you create your account and start to create your nomination.
Eligibility criteria for nominations can be found on each award.
Yes, self-nominations are allowed.
Finalists for 2026 will be announced week commencing 27th April.
Closed awards are not available to enter as they are chosen by the relevant event partners.
There are no fees associated with any stage of the entry / nomination process and every finalist receives one free ticket thanks to our event supporters.
Event Logistics
Royal Lancaster London has a chargeable, secure, private car park for hotel guests offered on a first come, first served basis. The hotel is also located nearby a number of trusted and well-known car parks. Please check the hotel website for further details.
Royal Lancaster is adjacent to Lancaster Gate which is on the London Underground Central Line. The line connects with Oxford Circus, Holborn and Liverpool Street.
There are many bus routes (94 and 148) passing the hotel that connect with Victoria, Soho, Piccadilly or Oxford Street.
Paddington tube and railway stations are a 6 minute walk from the hotel. The tube station has access to 4 different lines and the railway station connects London with Heathrow via Heathrow Express as well as with other regional and national lines going to British cities such as Bath, Oxford, Reading, Windsor or Cardiff. The hotel is located only half an hour from Heathrow via Heathrow Express.
Please check the hotel website for further details.
Yes, there will be a drinks reception with followed by a 3 course dinner with complimentary wine. Additional beverages are available at the venue bar or to pre-order.
We suggest booking local accommodation early.
Yes, guests are welcome but must purchase their own tickets.
Any guest under 18 must have a chaperone. All guests must be 16 or older unless agreed with the organisers.
The venue is fully accessible, if you have specific accessibility requirements please contact us at info@futuretechevents.com
Ceremony Details
The schedule is as follows, please note timings may change and communicated via email:
- 18.00 – Arrival and drinks reception
- 20.00 – Welcome and opening remarks, award presentations
- 22.30 – Closing remarks
- 22.30 – Midnight – Post awards networking
Additional Information
For more information, please contact info@futuretechevents.com
Yes, sponsorship opportunities are available and can be viewed on our sponsor page.
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