The ASEAN Digital Awards (ADA) is a prestigious regional competition held annually under the auspices and presentation of the ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting.
The ADA aims to identify and honour digital technology initiatives, products, and solutions with practical applications; promote creativity in technology development; anticipate trends and development potential in digital technology; and recognise the role of digital technology in economic growth and enhancing quality of life for citizens in ASEAN countries.
This year’s Final Round and Awards Ceremony are scheduled to be held in person in Viet Nam in January 2026.
Accordingly, the 2026 ADA comprises six categories: Public Sector Category; Private Sector Category; Digital Inclusivity Category; Digital Content Category; Digital Start-up Category; and Digital Innovation Category.
The Awards consist of three rounds: the National Selection round, the Regional Preliminary round (online), and the Final round (in person).
Agencies and businesses must submit their application dossiers by September 15.
A maximum of three products per category will be nominated for the Regional Preliminary round, which will take place online from October 10 to 31. The shortlist for the Final round is expected to be announced on November 15.
The Final round and Awards Gala will be held as part of the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN), hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Viet Nam in January 2026.
Viet Nam is among the countries with numerous achievements at previous ADA editions, significantly enhancing the stature of the nation’s information and communications technology sector and promoting the products and services of Vietnamese digital technology enterprises and research institutions.
