Apply now for the Digital European Sky Awards 2026

We’re delighted to launch the SESAR JU Digital European Sky Awards 2026 — celebrating the projects and people shaping the future of European ATM.

These awards recognise excellence across the SESAR community, from bold exploratory research to impactful industrial innovation and real-world demonstrations that are transforming air traffic management.

The Awards will be presented during the SESAR JU Annual Conference on 12 October 2026 in Brussels.

Award categories:

• Exploratory research award – for projects pushing boundaries and rethinking what’s possible
• Industrial research award – for innovations delivering measurable results and paving the way to best practice
• Demonstrator award – for mature solutions showing clear operational impact and deployment potential
• People’s choice award – voted by the audience during the ceremony

Submit your application by Thursday 11 June COB!