The ‘Pioneer of the Year’ award honours an individual who, over the past year, has had a decisive influence on digitalisation in Switzerland through visionary thinking, courage and determination. The award recognises digital pioneers who break new ground, take responsibility and achieve a measurable impact through their actions.
They serve as visible role models for a forward-looking Switzerland and inspire business, politics and society in equal measure. The prize is awarded by Inside IT in collaboration with swissICT.
In total, more than 40 jurors are examining the ideas, projects and companies at the Digital Economy Award. In each category, specialists are involved in the analysis and evaluation of the entries. For each category, the expert group is chaired by one jury president.
Inside IT
Nationalrat, Kernteam Parldigi
Forscherin, ex Gottlieb Duttweiler Institut
Over 20 years of digital excellence.
Since 2018, the Digital Economy Award has stood for outstanding achievements in Switzerland's digital economy. It builds on the history of the Swiss ICT Awards (since 2004) and the Swiss Digital Transformation Awards (since 2015). With a clear, consistent goal: to have a lasting impact on digital Switzerland.
The award honours pioneers and thought leaders who break new ground with courage and responsibility and achieve measurable results. The focus is on technological innovations, strong entrepreneurial achievements and stories with a visible impact – both economically and socially.
The award-winning projects and personalities strengthen confidence in the digital economy, solve real challenges and show how digitalisation can be shaped in a responsible, inclusive and future-oriented way.
Our Hall of Fame makes this impact visible – from the beginnings to the present day.
