Following an overwhelmingly positive response to nominations, the ad:tech HONOURS Awards 2026 proudly announces its distinguished jury panel led by Ajay Kakkar, Head of Corporate Branding, Adani Group, as Jury Chair for the second edition of India’s premier awards recognising technology-driven innovation in advertising and marketing.
Organised in partnership with the International Advertising Association (India Chapter), the ad:tech HONOURS Awards continue to spotlight transformational use of technology, platforms, and tools that are reshaping modern marketing outcomes. This year’s Awards have seen an exceptionally strong response, with entries reflecting breadth and depth of innovation across the industry’s evolving landscape.
An Esteemed Jury for a New Era of Recognition
The 2026 jury comprises some of the most respected leaders spanning brands, agencies, platforms, and technology innovators. Chaired by Ajay Kakkar, this year’s panel brings unparalleled expertise and perspective to the evaluation process:
Celebrating Impact, Technology & Collaboration
The ad:tech HONOURS Awards are uniquely positioned to recognise not just creativity but the impactful application of technology that drives results, scalability, and business value. With expanded categories that reflect today’s imperatives — including AI, data, content ecosystems, automation, martech/adtech integration, and commerce — the Awards continue to elevate excellence across the entire digital marketing value chain.
Honours Night: A Celebration of Marketing Innovation
The Awards Ceremony will take place on 17 March 2026 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi, alongside ad:tech New Delhi 2026. The evening will bring together leaders from brands, agencies, platforms, creators and technology partners to celebrate excellence and the people shaping tomorrow’s marketing landscape.
