The SPiCE Central Asia event is set to return to Tbilisi, Georgia, marking its third edition, and will honor industry professionals and organizations with seven prestigious awards. The SPiCE Central Asia Awards 2026 will be held on 24 September, coinciding with the event’s opening evening at The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi.
This year’s award categories include:
1) **SPiCE Central Asia Technology Provider of the Year Award 2026** – This accolade recognizes the technology provider that demonstrates exceptional commercial performance alongside innovative thinking and quality user experience.
2) **SPiCE Central Asia Payment Provider of the Year Award 2026** – This award honors the payment provider that achieves commercial success through innovative solutions and seamless user experiences.
3) **SPiCE Central Asia Innovation of the Year Award 2026** – Awarded for remarkable innovation based on its commercial impact, originality, and enhancement of user experience.
4) **SPiCE Central Asia Operator of the Year Award 2026** – This recognization celebrates the operator with robust commercial performance, innovative strategies, and a strong focus on user experience.
5) **SPiCE Central Asia Speaker of the Year Award 2026** – This award acknowledges a speaker who engages diverse audiences with their impactful delivery, strong communication skills, and industry expertise.
6) **SPiCE-IEST Expo Stand of the Year Award 2026** – This is given to the expo stand that creates the most compelling visual and experiential impact. The shortlist will be revealed following the first day of the expo.
7) **SPiCE Central Asia Honorary Award 2026** – Recognizing an individual for significant lifetime achievements, distinguished service, or a profound contribution to the gaming industry.
Important dates to note include the closing of nominations for the Technology Provider of the Year, Payment Provider of the Year, Innovation of the Year, and Operator of the Year awards on 16 September. The shortlist will be publicly announced on 18 September, with the winners set to be unveiled during the SPiCE Central Asia Awards 2026 ceremony on 24 September.
