Digital Society Awards
Client: TMAB Business Events & Agoria
Sector: Digitization, Public Sector & Technology
Location: Afrika Palace Tervuren, Brussels
Date: 22nd edition – December 3, 2025
The Digital Society Awards is a prestigious gala event that recognizes excellence in digital transformation within the public sector. Organized by TMAB Business Events and Agoria, the 22nd edition took place at the Afrika Palace in Tervuren and brought together a strong mix of leading technology partners and public institutions.
The event attracted a high-caliber, knowledgeable audience with a focus on digitization within the public sector, including management and policy makers from local, provincial, regional, federal, and European governments, as well as mayors, municipal secretaries, aldermen, representatives of Public Social Welfare Centers, heads of IT services, IT managers, and C-level executives from major technology companies.
Organized as an elegant gala evening, the event combined an awards ceremony with a sit-down dinner in a sophisticated setting. Guests were welcomed with an aperitif, followed by the awards program, which was seamlessly integrated into the dinner, and concluded with a dessert buffet and open bar.
TMAB's work included:
- Concept & experience design: development of the event concept, narrative, and dramaturgy of the award ceremony, with a focus on a coherent and premium guest experience
- Supplier & partner management: selection, briefing, coordination, and onsite supervision of catering, audiovisual production, video and photography teams, presenters, guest speakers, musical acts, and other suppliers
- Website & digital content: creation, design, and full development of the event website, including ongoing updates with nominees, winners, visuals, and post-event content
- Partner & sponsor management: creation and management of the partner file, sponsor follow-up, table layout, and management of partner visibility during the event
- Communication & registrations: all communication with participants and partners, from save-the-date and registrations to practical information and post-event thank-you communications
- Reception & guest services: coordination of reception staff, cloakroom management, registration desks, and onsite guest services
- Direction & stage coordination: preparation of content and technical scripts, organization of rehearsals, briefing and support for presenters and award presenters, and complete stage coordination during the ceremony
- Technical & show production: onsite control of lighting, sound, and visuals; integration of presentations, videos, bumpers, and sound effects; and supervision of the entire audiovisual flow
- Musical entertainment: selection, briefing, reception, and follow-up of live musical acts, including timing and integration within the program
- Location styling & decoration: floral decorations, table decorations, stage decorations, red carpet reception, and mood lighting for a warm and prestigious setting.
- Visual design & printed matter: design and production of signage, banners, badges, cue cards for presenters, partner table cards, and menus
- Budget and financial management: invoicing and financial follow-up for partners and participants
Thanks to this integrated, concept-driven, and operationally comprehensive approach, the Digital Society Awards were realized professionally and smoothly, with a strong visual identity and high-quality content. The event welcomed 221 attendees and confirmed TMAB Business Events as a full-service event agency specializing in high-level award ceremonies, combining strategy, creativity, and flawless execution.