The Wires 2026 take place on November 12th. Let's find out who's been shortlisted for these prestigious awards...

The shortlist for The Wires 2026 is officially live. This year’s contenders reflect just how fast the ad tech and media landscape continues to evolve.

Across every category, we’ve seen standout work from teams pushing into new territories: smarter data application, sharper measurement, inventive partnerships, AI‑driven solutions, and bold creative and commercial strategies. The Wires Awards exists to spotlight that progress, recognising the individuals and companies shaping the future of the industry.

Our 2026 judging panel brought together specialists from EMEA, APAC, the US and MENA, with representation from publishers, brands, and agencies. Leaders from Ruggable, Zenith, Carwow, UM Qatar, Marriott International, Heroiks, Spark Foundry Indonesia, The Telegraph, Moonbug Entertainment, and many more judged the entries, ensuring a genuinely global perspective across all categories.

We’ve already announced the shortlists for Ad Tech Personality of the Year and Ad Tech Rising Star. A final shortlist will be revealed soon as the public vote closes on Wednesday 30 September, and we narrow down the field.

Winners for all categories will be announced at The Wires 2026 awards evening on Thursday 12 November at One Marylebone, NW1. We can’t wait to celebrate this year’s achievements with you.

Get in touch to attend the awards evening here: sales@thewirecorp.com