DES 2026 will recognize in Malaga the leadership of companies that are redefining technological innovation in Europe

 

El DES – Digital Enterprise Show 2026 will celebrate in Málaga European Digital Mindset Awards 2026 The awards will be presented on June 10th. These awards recognize the application of digital solutions and exponential technologies to enhance the competitiveness of companies and public administrations in the current global landscape.

 

Consolidation of technological innovation on the Costa del Sol

 

The city of Málaga It will once again be the epicenter of the European digital economy by hosting the DES – Digital Enterprise Show 2026, the largest gathering dedicated to the Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies at the community level. In this context, the European Digital Mindset Awards they reach their tenth edition consolidating itself as the most prestigious recognition for entities that lead the transformation of business models and decarbonization.

 

The competition is designed to showcase success stories where technology not only improves operational performance but also generates a positive impact on communication and sustainability. Organizations from both the public and private sectors can register their proposals until May 8, 2026.

 

DES 2026 Calendar and Key Milestones

 

The following details the key dates for participants and attendees of the event in question. global business:

 

Event / Milestone	Date	Location
Application deadline	May 8th 2026	Official portal of DES
Celebration of DES – Digital Enterprise Show	9 to 11 June 2026	Málaga
Awards ceremony European Digital Mindset Awards	10 June, 2026	Exclusive ceremony

 

Participation categories: From the public sector to startups

 

The awards are divided into six specific categories that cover the entire spectrum of business digitization and the impact:

 

• Award for Best Digital Transformation Company: For organizations with significant changes in performance and competitiveness through technology.
• Award for Best Journalistic Work: It recognizes the work of media or social networks in disseminating the impact of exponential technologies.
• Award for Best Marketing Campaign: For initiatives that optimize digital platforms and channels with successful results.
• Public Sector Digital Accelerator Award: It highlights improvements in the provision of public services and citizen participation.
• Award for Best Digital Project Focused on Sustainability: Value initiatives ESG that use technology to maximize environmental and social impact.
• Award for the Most Disruptive Digital Startup: For startups with scalable business models and innovative solutions.

 

A global ecosystem of collaboration

 

The European Digital Mindset Awards 2026 They are aimed at a diverse profile that includes from universities y science parks to executives y startups from all over the world. The fundamental objective is to promote technological advancement and the exchange of knowledge in the field of internationalization of digital services.

 

In its previous edition, the awards highlighted the work of globally relevant entities such as the pharmaceutical industry. GSK, Magazine Telos de Fundación Telefónica, the agency Flecher.co, the Diputación Provincial de Málaga, the signature Biotonomy and the startup CloneByMeThis history reinforces the importance of the awards as a seal of quality for companies operating at the forefront of European technology.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the European Digital Mindset Awards 2026

 

Who can submit their application for the awards?

The competition is open to companies, universities, executives, business schools, journalists, startups y innovation centers from anywhere in the world that have driven significant advances in digitization.

 

What is the maximum registration period?

Interested organizations have until next May 8th 2026 to submit your application through the official channels enabled by the organization of DES.

 

When will the winners of the tenth edition be announced?

The names of the winners will be revealed during a exclusive ceremony to be held on 10 June, 2026 en Málaga, within the framework of the celebration of Digital Enterprise Show.