Kickstart Europe 2023
21 February 2023
Amsterdam
Join us in London, on June 8, for the first edition of The Tech Capital Global Awards and celebrate the many talented individuals, teams and companies operating in the digital infrastructure finance, investment, legal and development spheres.
A spectacular panel of judges from across the globe will determine this year's 9 winners. Nominations closed at midnight ET, Friday, April 29, 2022. Those shortlisted were unveiled on The Tech Capital website on May 11. The first edition of The Tech Capital Awards will take place following IFF22 - The Tech Capital International Finance Forum 2022.
Celebrate innovation and integrated thinking with the first digital infrastructure awards designed for the finance and investment community.
The rigorous nature of the assessment process and judging of The Tech Capital Awards seal the credibility and set these accolades apart from other award programmes.
Enjoy a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere to continue the day’s meaningful conversations with potential new partners, customers, and industry colleagues.
The Tech Capital Digital Infrastructure CFO of the Year Award recognises outstanding performance by a dedicated and committed digital infrastructure Chief Financial Officer who has in the past 12 months gone above and beyond in guiding his/her/they company’s financial strategy. Nominees will be evaluated on their actions that surpass meritorious performance in their role and demonstrate a vision for operational excellence, innovation in finance and management, and exceptional leadership and commitment to improving accountability and financial reporting. Please ensure that letters of support address the criteria and give at least two concrete examples based on the above.
The Tech Capital New Talent Award acknowledges a business and finance savvy young member of the digital infrastructure community who possesses a variety of skills and personal qualities that will make them a future business leader in the sector. Limited to individuals born after June 9, 1987, this accolade looks for a commercial mind with an entrepreneurial spirit who demonstrates good ethics, integrity and morals, as well as creativity and communications skills.
The Tech Capital Planet Friendly Finance Award presents a digital infrastructure team with the recognition for their achievement in sustainability from the successful issuing of green, blue and/or sustainable bonds, to capital deployments that help in the fight against Climate Change. Nominations must include details of green, blue, social and/or sustainable bonds issued including value, sustainability objective, and success metrics. If submitting an entry for capital or other expenditure related to sustainability, please include value, projects, and sustainability benefit.
The Tech Capital Location Award is the only annual prize to recognise a geography for its attractiveness and investor friendly climate when dealing with digital infrastructure investors and operators. This accolade is open to all administrative divisions within a country (eg.: city, metro, province, state) and can be submitted by an association, government body, and others. Nominations must explain how the location worked to attract digital infrastructure investment and include factual capital allocations by new players.
The Tech Capital Infrastructure Deal of the Year Award is attributed to a landmark transaction including M&A and funding rounds in the data centre, tower, fibre, and space sectors. Submissions must succinctly explain the deal in question and defend what makes the transaction a winner by, for instance, describing complex cross-border components, an innovative structure and/or exceptional commercial success including healthy returns for investors.
The Tech Capital Law Firm Award is a top tier legal recognition for a law firm or legal team who in the past 12 months has excelled in its services towards facilitating the advancement of digital infrastructure deals. Supporting the ambitious transformation and growth targets of clients, nominees for this award will need to present at least one concrete example within the digital infrastructure spectrum of a successful development of new practice areas, expansion into new international or domestic markets, new client wins, the completion of a strategic merger or acquisition, improved financial performance, or a successful recruitment policy.
Acknowledging teamwork, The Tech Capital In-House Team Award is handed over to teams working in professional services and organisations that encourage the growth of digital infrastructure. Bodies up for appreciation include investor relations teams, analyst teams, evaluation, consultancy, advisory and due diligence teams, recruitment teams, and industry association teams. A team must include a minimum of two players. Please include team members’ names when submitting.
The Tech Capital Global Digital Infrastructure Leader Award is designed to recognise a top executive which has demonstrated outstanding leadership, leading the business through deals, expansion projects, exceptional performance in any area that makes the chosen peer stand out on the global stage. Submissions are invited from leading global names from Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, Australasia, the Middle East, North America, and Africa, and must include at least two concrete examples of superb leadership.
This is a special accolade given by the judges to an individual or company of their choosing.
To be revealed to attendees only
The Tech Capital and the venue of the International Finance Forum and Awards 2022 will follow the directives of the UK Government on Covid-19 to ensure the safety of our attendees, staff, and partners. As of March 29, 2022, English law imposes no restrictions on gatherings. Attendees are advised to check the latest travel advise relating to their departure location. We will however take the following measures:
Surfaces will be cleaned on a more regular basis; this includes speaker microphones. Hand gel will be made available to attendees throughout the venue.
Social distance is not required. In England, face coverings are also no longer required by law. The government suggests that you continue to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where you may come into contact with other people you do not normally meet.
Attendees will be required to show their vaccination status either using the NHS COVID Pass or a similar service from their country of residence. Alternatively, delegates can show a negative antigen test taken no longer than 24 hours before 8am of June 08. This is to ensure the safety of all attendees, staff and partners during and after the event as mixing in close contact will take place.
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