Sensors Converge and Fierce Sensors Announce 2026 Best of Sensors Awards Finalists

Recognizing the pioneers, disruptors and bold thinkers redefining the future of sensing

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:05pm

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Questex's Sensors Converge and Fierce Sensors have unveiled the finalists for the 2026 Best of Sensors Awards, recognizing the most innovative technologies, visionary companies, and standout individuals shaping the future of sensing and electronics. The awards program is an integral part of Sensors Converge 2026, taking place May 5-7 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

Why it matters

The Best of Sensors Awards highlight the vibrant, cross-disciplinary innovation driving the sensors and electronics industry forward. The finalists showcase groundbreaking advancements across categories like agriculture, automotive, healthcare, industrial IoT, and more, showcasing the pioneers and disruptors redefining the future of sensing technology.

The details

The finalists were selected from a large number of submissions and evaluated by a panel of industry judges. The awards program features categories recognizing product innovations as well as individual and company excellence. Product Innovation Award categories include Best Agriculture & Environmental Solution, Best AI & Edge Computing Solution, Best Automotive & Mobility Solution, Best Healthcare & Wearable Solution, Best Imaging & Optical Sensing Solution, Best Industrial & IIoT Solution, Best Instrumentation & Test Solution, Best IoT & Connectivity Solution, Best MEMS Solution, and Best Power & Sustainability Solution. Individual and Community Excellence categories include Company of the Year, Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, and Woman of the Year.

  • The Best of Sensors Awards finalists were announced on April 2, 2026.
  • The award winners will be revealed on May 6, 2026 during a live ceremony at Sensors Converge.
  • Sensors Converge 2026 will take place May 5-7, 2026 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California.

The players

Sensors Converge

An event formerly known as Sensors Expo & Conference that brings together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry.

Fierce Sensors

A division of Questex that produces daily content and newsletters on the sensors industry.

David Drain

The Show Director for Sensors Converge.

Questex

The company that fuels exceptional business connections through live events, data insights, and active digital communities.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to celebrate this year's finalists—each marking a significant advance in sensing technology and the electronics industry. The finalists showcase the vibrant, cross-disciplinary innovation driving the industry forward. We look forward to honoring them live at Sensors Converge.”

— David Drain, Show Director, Sensors Converge

What’s next

The award winners will be revealed on Wednesday, May 6 during a live ceremony at Sensors Converge 2026.

The takeaway

The Best of Sensors Awards highlight the rapid pace of innovation in the sensors and electronics industry, showcasing groundbreaking advancements across a wide range of applications and sectors. The finalists represent the pioneers, disruptors and bold thinkers who are redefining the future of sensing technology.