The inaugural Industrial Transformation Awards are almost here!

Smart Industry is recognizing excellence in manufacturing, transportation, and utilities in 2026 with a new awards program, the Industrial Transformation Awards, or ITAs.

We'll soon be featuring winners of the ITAs right here, with video interviews and stories on each company and what has made their digital transformation journey unique and worthy of recognition. The ITAs are about the cream rising to the top—and nine companies have made the climb.

What does it mean to be an industry leader? The ITAs highlight organizations that are redefining operational excellence through innovation and technology. Stay tuned to this page for announcement of the winners later this month.