CONVENTA BEST EVENT AWARD 2020
The annual award for the best event in the region of 'New Europe'
Now taking place in two stages
Join the #CBEA20 GRAND FINALE
Thursday, 21 January 2021 at 15:30
This year, the grand finale of the Conventa Best Event Award will be held ONLINE, as part of the Conventa Trend Bar NEW EUROPE educational event. The winners will be announced on Thursday, 21 January 2021 at 15:30. From the votes of the international jury and the votes of the public the winners will be announced in 4 categories: B2B, B2C, CROSSOVER and DIGITAL EVENTS.
What's new in 2020?
For the first time since the conception of Conventa Best Event Award, we opened two application stages, giving meeting planners an equal chance to enter the competition. The first stage was designated for projects that were carried from 1 January 2019 to 17 July 2020. Eight amazing projects were selected in Semifinal 1 and presented their projects at Conventa Crossover 2020.
How to apply?
CATEGORIES
Open to events demonstrating an original idea that’s big and brave, meant for both a B2B and B2C public.
WHY SHOULD I APPLY WITH MY EVENT?
Reputation of the competition
Conventa Best Event Award is the only competition of its kind in the region of New Europe. With entering your event into the competition, you will increase your reputation among clients and the professional public.
Credibility of the jury
A competent international jury, ensuring that only top-level events make it to the final rounds of live voting, will evaluate your event. Every member of the jury makes their decision individually on the basis of their expert knowledge, reputation and authority
Presentation of all the registered events
Presentations of the projects will take place in two parts, giving your event amazing exposure. Projects from Semifinal 1 will be announced and presented at Conventa Crossover from 27 – 28 August 2020. Projects from Semifinal 2 will be presented ONLINE at Conventa Trend Bar NEW EUROPE 2021, a 2-day online workshop that will be taking place from 20 to 21 January 2021.
Promotion of the best events
All of the finalists will be presented in printed and digital issues of Kongres Magazine, as well as on www.kongres-magazine.eu. The awarded projects will additionally get promoted over social networks, e-newsletter, and press releases.
Conventa Best Event Award Brand
The quality label/badge which will provide an easier promotion for the registered organisers. The clients as well will receive the badge/label.
Conventa Best Event Award Winners
The winner from each of the three categories will receive:
- Registration fee for one person for participation at Conventa Crossover 2021
- The right to use the 'Best Event Award' symbol.
- Conventa Best Event Award UNICORN statuette
THE JURY
The jury will choose the finalists in two rounds and they will be announced on two separate dates:
Finalists for events in 2019/2020 - 18 AUGUST 2020
Finalists for events in 2020 - 5 JANUARY 2021
The jury consists of 14 members who participate and have equal votes in evaluating the submitted entries. Every member of the jury makes their decision individually on the basis of their expert knowledge, reputation and authority. Each member also has the right to raise objections and questions, as well as an obligation to explain the scores given when evaluating entries to receive the main award. The work of the jury is planned and monitored by a representative of the organisational board of the Conventa Best Event Award.
