HONG KONG, December 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Women Leaders in Energy Awards 2026a fundamental initiative of The Battery Show Asiaare officially open for global nominations. These awards aim to honor women who are driving strategic innovation and sustainable development across the energy value chain. This initiative highlights pioneering women who are reshaping the future of energy through strategic innovation, technological breakthroughs and sustainable development.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), women make up only about 20% of the workforce in the global energy sector, with a significantly lower proportion of female senior managers than in other sectors. Structural barriers continue to limit women’s participation in driving energy innovation and their influence on management decision-making. THE Women Leaders in Energy Awards aim to fill these gaps by amplifying the voices of women in the energy sector, establishing a global platform for women leaders, and driving a paradigm shift towards gender inclusion and innovation.
“Although women play a vital role in innovation, they remain significantly underrepresented in the energy sector, particularly in leadership positions,” said Dan Ye, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Informa Markets Asia and Head of Battery Show Asia. Women Leaders in Energy Awards are much more than simple recognition. They provide a vital platform to amplify these voices, inspire the next generation and accelerate the sector’s transition towards true gender inclusion and collaborative innovation. »
Award Categories
Under the theme “The light of dawn, illuminating the future of energy”THE Women Leaders in Energy Awards 2026 have two distinct categories:
- Energy Changemaker Award: Rewarding influential women leaders who are driving industry transformation and creating significant value for the energy sector.
- Rising Star Energy Award: Celebrating women who are leading the charge in energy innovation through cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking business models.
Appointment and schedule
Nominations are now open to honor established industry leaders and inspiring stories of resilience and innovation from women who are rewriting the energy transformation narrative. Key dates include:
- Nomination deadline: January 30, 2026
- Shortlist Announcement: February 27, 2026
- Awards Ceremony: March 10, 2026, during The Battery Show Asia 2026 Gala Dinner
This initiative is more than an award: it is a vital platform connecting women leaders, industry organizations and decision-makers. We encourage:
- Business leaders: Name the women actors of change in your teams.
- Emerging Innovators: Boldly share your groundbreaking achievements.
- Energy enthusiasts: Spread the message about this double revolution of gender and innovation.
For more information and to submit an application, please visit: www.thebatteryshow.asia/awards/
Let’s celebrate and empower the women who are shaping the future of energy!
About The Battery Show Asia
The world’s leading battery and energy exhibition, The battery show made its electrifying debut in Asia in July 2025. In 2026, the series returns to AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong (March 10-12)welcoming more than 20,000 policymakers, innovators, engineers, manufacturers and thought leaders for three days of immersive networking and cutting-edge showcases.
For award nominations and sponsorship, please contact:
Hubert Guan
E-mail: Hubert.Guan@informa.com
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