DigiTwin 2026 is pleased to announce that the Call for Nominations is now open for a series of awards recognizing excellence in digital twin research, innovation, and application.

We warmly invite submissions for the following awards.

Young Scientist Award

Recognizing outstanding early-career researchers who demonstrate exceptional potential, innovative research, and academic excellence in digital twin science.

Best Thesis Award

Recognizing outstanding undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral theses in digital twin research and related interdisciplinary or engineering application fields. Eligible theses must be completed after 1 June 2025 and must have successfully passed the final thesis defense.

Innovation Application Award

Recognizing companies, research institutes, and collaborative teams demonstrating excellence in the development and implementation of digital twin applications.

Selected Awardees Will Receive

• Formal recognition at DigiTwin 2026

• Opportunity to present their work at the conference

• Official award certificate

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a member of the International Digital Engineering Association (IDEA)

• Submissions must align with the scope of DigiTwin 2026

• Must accept the award in person at the conference

Call for Nominations Deadline

Nomination submission deadline: 15 June 2026

Nomination Guidelines

• Self-nominations and third-party nominations are welcome

• Please complete the official nomination form

• Submit all materials via email to secretariat@idea-global.net

• All submissions will be evaluated by the DigiTwin 2026 Awards Committee

We encourage researchers, institutions, and industry practitioners to participate and contribute to the advancement of the global digital twin community.

Further details and nomination forms are available on the official Awards page.