Voting has opened for the Launchpad competition at Event Tech Live 2025.
Back for another year, the Launchpad gives start-ups and emerging event technology innovators the chance to showcase their ideas to the global events community.
This year’s competition is sponsored by Electric Cat, Mash Media, and Event Industry News, three brands passionate about supporting the next generation of event tech pioneers.
Voting is being powered by the brilliant Komo platform, giving audiences the chance to explore the shortlisted entries and have their say in who takes home the coveted Launchpad title.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to launch this year’s competition,” said Adam Parry, co-founder of Event Tech Live. “With Electric Cat and Mash Media on board, and Komo driving the voting experience, the 2025 Launchpad is set to spotlight some truly groundbreaking event tech talent.”
This year’s Launchpad judging panel brings together a wealth of experience and insight from across the event and technology landscape.
The judges are:
• Sophie Holt – Bear Analytics
• Vanessa Lovatt – Event Tech World
• Cat Kevern – Electric Cat
• Keri Kemp – Excel London
• Kashif Din – One World Rental
Finalists will go head-to-head live at Event Tech Live which takes place on 12 & 13 November at Excel, pitching to an audience of industry professionals, investors, and media.
The winner will walk away with not just the title, but valuable exposure, media support, and the opportunity to fast-track their growth in the event tech space.
Voting is open now and will close on 11 November. The winner will be revealed live at Event Tech Live 2025.
Event Tech Live is FREE to attend.