Sensors Converge Expands Best of Sensors Awards for 2025, Celebrating Industry Innovation
The sensors and electronics industry is evolving at a breakneck pace, and with it, the technologies that power our interconnected world. As Sensors Converge celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025, the Best of Sensors Awards program is expanding to reflect the innovation, leadership, and cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of sensing, processing, and connectivity.
Questex’s Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics have unveiled an enhanced awards lineup for 2025, adding new categories that spotlight the latest advancements in digital twins, smart infrastructure, and environmental sensing. The program continues to recognize the game-changing technologies, pioneering leaders, and innovative companies pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the sensors ecosystem.
New Categories Reflect Industry Growth
This year, the awards introduce three new categories:
- Best Digital Twins & Data Analytics Solution – Highlighting the role of digital twins, predictive modeling, and AI-driven insights in optimizing sensor performance and system efficiency.
- Best Smart Infrastructure Solution – Recognizing sensor technologies that enable smarter cities, buildings, homes, and industrial environments for enhanced sustainability.
- Best Agriculture & Environmental Solution – Showcasing sensors that drive precision agriculture, climate monitoring, and environmental protection.
These additions align with the industry’s broader shift toward intelligent automation, data-driven decision-making, and sustainability, reinforcing the importance of sensors in transforming industries worldwide.
A Platform for Innovation and Leadership
“The Best of Sensors Awards recognize the game-changing technologies, visionary leaders, and innovative companies shaping the sensors and electronics ecosystem,” said David Drain, Show Director, Sensors Converge. “As we celebrate Sensors Converge’s 40th anniversary, we’ve expanded our awards program to reflect the evolution of the industry. We look forward to honoring the technologies and people that are making an impact in our industry at Sensors Converge in June.”
The awards continue to feature a robust lineup of categories across Product Innovation Awards and Individual & Community Excellence Awards:
Product Innovation Awards
Recognizing groundbreaking advancements in sensor technology and the electronics ecosystem:
- Best AI & Edge Computing Solution
- Best Automotive & Mobility Solution
- Best Industrial & IIoT Solution
- Best Healthcare & Wearable Solution
- Best IoT & Connectivity Solution
- Best MEMS Solution
- Best Imaging & Optical Sensing Solution
- Best Power & Sustainability Solution
- Best Instrumentation & Test Solution
- New: Best Digital Twins & Data Analytics Solution
- New: Best Smart Infrastructure Solution
- New: Best Agriculture & Environmental Solution
Individual & Community Excellence Awards
Celebrating the individuals and companies driving progress in the industry:
- Startup of the Year – Recognizing an emerging company with groundbreaking sensor technologies and market potential.
- Woman of the Year – Honoring a female leader making significant contributions to the industry.
- Executive of the Year – Celebrating an industry leader driving innovation, growth, and excellence.
- Company of the Year – Recognizing an organization demonstrating outstanding leadership and impact in the sensors industry.
Key Dates & How to Participate
Submissions for the 2025 awards are open through April 4, 2025. Early Bird Discount pricing is available through March 7, with Product Innovation Award submissions at $299 and Individual & Community Excellence Award submissions at $99.
- Finalists Announced: May 5, 2025
- Winners Revealed: June 25, 2025, at Sensors Converge in Santa Clara, CA
A distinguished panel of industry judges will evaluate the submissions, ensuring that the most innovative and impactful contributions are recognized.
Join the Celebration at Sensors Converge 2025
The Best of Sensors Awards ceremony will be a highlight of Sensors Converge 2025, which runs from June 24-26 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The event will bring together industry leaders, engineers, and innovators for three days of learning, networking, and collaboration.
For more details on submitting nominations, attending the event, or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.sensorsconverge.com. As the industry continues to evolve, the Best of Sensors Awards remain a prestigious benchmark for innovation and excellence, highlighting the technologies and leaders shaping the future of sensing and connectivity.