Entries are officially open for the 20th edition of the Best Event Awards, the global initiative that celebrates excellence in events and live communication. Once again, the competition will be the centerpiece of the Bea World Experience Festival, the leading international event for the live communication industry, taking place in Rome on 21 and 22 November 2025 at the iconic Auditorium Parco della Musica.
Recognised as the most prestigious international award in the industry, Bea World has grown over the past two decades into a unique business and creative platform where the global event community gathers to celebrate the most innovative and impactful projects. With agencies from over 40 countries participating, Bea World offers unmatched visibility, inspiration, and networking opportunities.
The strength of the award lies in its distinctive format. A highly qualified jury composed of around 40 marketing, communication, and event directors from top international brands evaluates all shortlisted projects. These agencies present their work live in front of both the jury and an audience of peers, making the experience both competitive and rewarding. Alongside the live presentations, the festival offers a rich content programme, insightful training sessions, and countless networking opportunities, culminating in the much-anticipated Awards Ceremony.
To mark its 20th anniversary, Bea World introduces new award categories, including Grand Shows, Luxury Industry Event, and Public Affairs and Advocacy. These additions reflect the constant evolution of the event industry and aim to better represent the diversity of today’s live communication landscape.
This year’s theme, “Live! with Respect,” highlights the need for a more conscious and inclusive approach to event creation, embracing respect in all its forms – for people, clients, suppliers, and the environment. It encourages agencies and brands to rethink the way they design and deliver experiences with purpose, responsibility, and integrity.
The Bea World Festival will once again take place within the framework of the Live Communication Week, running from 19 to 22 November 2025, gathering around 2,000 professionals from across the globe. This broader initiative also includes the 22nd edition of the BEA – Best Event Awards for the Italian market, alongside the 20th edition of the Best Event Awards – World, creating an extraordinary opportunity to explore both national and international excellence.
The eligibility period for this year’s awards spans from 1 September 2024 to 30 September 2025. Entrants are encouraged to take advantage of the Super Early Bird offer available until 31 July 2025. The online jury session will take place between 24 October and 2 November, with the shortlist announcement on 4 November. Live presentations will be held on 21 November, followed by the content programme and awards ceremony on 22 November 2025.
For more information, to explore the award categories, or to submit your entry, visit www.beaworldfestival.com.
Author: Adam Parry
Adam is the co-founder and editor of www.eventindustrynews.com Adam, a technology evangelist also organises Event Tech Live, Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology and the Event Technology Awards. Both events take place in November, London.
