Ed-Tech Cybersecurity Symposium & Awards 2026
Recognising Excellence. Celebrating Impact. Shaping the Future of Education Technology.
The Ed-Tech Cybersecurity Symposium & Awards 2026 recognises schools, institutions and technology leaders driving meaningful change across education.
From cybersecurity and digital transformation to infrastructure, digital learning and emerging technologies, the awards celebrate initiatives and individuals making a measurable difference.
TWO AWARD TRACKS
INSTITUTION AWARDS
Recognising outstanding technology projects and initiatives implemented by schools and educational institutions.
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Recognising the people leading technology, innovation, cybersecurity and digital transformation across education.
NOMINATE NOW →NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Please review the following guidelines carefully before submitting your nomination.
Who Can Apply
Educational institutions such as schools and universities, including higher education colleges, are eligible to apply for the awards.
Independent Selection
Guardian One Technologies DMCC will appoint an expert panel to select the winners.
Every Detail Matters
Please answer all questions thoroughly, as each response contributes to the overall evaluation.
Keep Your Nominee Informed
If you are nominating someone other than yourself, the nominee must be notified of the nomination.
Your Entry Stays Private
All submitted entries will be treated as confidential.
INSTITUTION AWARDS
Best Cybersecurity & Resilience Project
Recognising an education institution that has implemented an outstanding cybersecurity initiative, project or programme that strengthens protection, resilience and digital safety.
Best Security Transformation Award
Recognising an institution that has successfully used technology to transform processes, services, operations or the wider education experience.
Best Secure Connected Campus Award
Recognising an institution that has developed a secure, reliable and connected digital campus environment supporting learning, collaboration and operational excellence.
Best Cloud Security Excellence Award
Recognising an institution that has delivered an effective cloud, infrastructure or IT modernisation project that improves scalability, reliability, security or performance.
Best Secure Digital Learning Award
Recognising an institution that has used technology, digital platforms or innovative solutions to enhance teaching, learning, student engagement or educational outcomes.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Technology Leader of the Year
Recognising a senior education leader who has demonstrated a clear vision for technology, digital transformation, innovation or cybersecurity within their institution.
Cybersecurity Leader of the Year
Recognising an individual who has made a significant contribution to strengthening cybersecurity, cyber resilience, awareness or digital safety within education.
Digital Security Transformation Award
Recognising an individual who has successfully led meaningful technology-driven transformation and delivered measurable organisational impact.
AI & Emerging Technology Leader of the Year
Recognising an individual who is driving responsible and impactful adoption of AI or emerging technologies within education.
Cyber Champion of the Year
Recognising an individual whose commitment, initiative and practical contribution have helped advance technology adoption and create meaningful impact within education.
Have you led a technology initiative that made a measurable difference?
Or are you an education technology leader driving meaningful change?
Tell us your story.
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