At BAIDATA, we believe in the transformative power of data. The BAIDATA Awards are our annual recognition of organizations and companies that, with their vision and effort, lead the creation of a future where data sharing and value drive innovation and progress.
Discover those who are building the path of the data economy.
The BAIDATA Awards for Excellence in the Data Economy recognize three fundamental pillars for the advancement and consolidation of the data economy.
This award recognizes the outstanding contribution and leadership in the creation and development of such ecosystems. We value those entities or initiatives whose commitment has been essential in motivating all types of organizations to join, share, and extract value from their data, thus driving innovation and progress in the data domain.
In this category, we recognize the outstanding contribution and leadership in the development of these technological solutions and the deployment of data space infrastructures. We acknowledge those who, with their vision, innovative mindset, and strong commitment to progress, have been key to bringing to market the infrastructure and technology that truly enable the data economy.
This award is granted in recognition of the pioneering role in the adoption and implementation of data space technologies, as well as in the development of innovative data-driven services and use cases. Their commitment to the emerging data economy and their contribution to the sector's advancement are truly exemplary.
Pioneers of the Data Economy: Meet our award winners
In the first edition of the BAIDATA Awards, held within the framework of the III BAIDATA Forum in 2024, we had the honour of recognizing the following organizations for their exceptional contribution to the data economy.
During the second edition of the BAIDATA Awards, held as part of the IV BAIDATA Forum in 2025, the following organizations were recognized for their outstanding contribution to the promotion and consolidation of the data economy.
Here are a few pictures from the award ceremony of the second edition of the BAIDATA Awards, which took place during the IV BAIDATA Forum in 2025, to give you an impression of the scope of the occasion and the joyous mood.
The delivery of the BAIDATA Awards for Excellence in the Data Economy is a culminating moment that we celebrate annually within our main event: the BAIDATA Forum. It is the perfect occasion to gather, recognize innovation, and strengthen the ties of our ecosystem.
This year, the delivery of the third edition of the BAIDATA Awards will take place during the V BAIDATA Forum, which we will celebrate on June 11, 2026, in Bilbao. It will be a day dedicated to knowledge exchange, networking, and, of course, the celebration of the projects and organizations that are driving the data economy in the Iberian Peninsula.
We invite you to be part of this key event for the sector. You will not only witness the awarding of the prizes but also participate in inspiring debates, learn about the latest trends, and connect with leaders and experts in the data field.
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