UK IT Industry Awards entries close this Friday as Rob Rinder is announced as host
Entrants have until Friday 19th June at 11:55pm BST to submit their entries for the UK IT Industry Awards 2026
There is not long left to enter the UK IT Industry Awards 2026, with submissions closing this Friday 19th June at 11:55pm BST.
These awards are organised by Computing in association with BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and are returning for their 16th year this November. They are a celebration of the people, projects and organisations shaping the future of technology in the UK.
The ceremony takes place on 11th November at Evolution London in Battersea Park and is the largest awards in the UK IT industry calendar. The black-tie event includes 3-course meal, live entertainment, a photo booth, DJ and dodgems.
This year’s host
This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Rob Rinder MBE. A barrister, broadcaster, Sunday Times number one bestselling author and BAFTA winner, Rinder brings his trademark wit and energy to the stage as the industry comes together to celebrate another year of standout achievement.
Previous winners have included Lloyds Banking Group, West Midlands Police, Superdrug, Deloitte, IBM, The Crown Prosecution Service, Bank of England, KPMG and Dunelm. All previous winners can be found on the website.
Enter today
With only days left before entries close, now is the time for teams, suppliers, public sector bodies and IT leaders to get their submissions over the line. Whether you are leading transformation, building innovative products or delivering measurable impact behind the scenes, the UK IT Industry Awards remain one of the most credible opportunities in the market to gain recognition on a national stage.