Nominate
the H2O AI 100 - 2026
Recognizing the most influential leaders building real-world AI impact across enterprise, public sector, research, and the data science community.
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NASDAQ Tower in Times Square
Honoring leaders across banking, telecom, healthcare, government, and beyond.
Global recognition + community visibility
Evaluation criteria
Impact
measurable outcomes; scale; adoption
Innovation
new approach, model, product, or method
Leadership
influence, execution, coalition-building
Trust
security, governance, safety, ethics, responsibility
FAQ
Anyone can submit a nomination. We welcome nominations from peers, colleagues, customers, partners, community members, and industry leaders across the AI ecosystem.
Yes. Self-nominations are encouraged. We simply ask that you clearly explain your contributions, impact, and why you believe you should be considered for the H2O AI 100.
Yes. You may submit nominations for multiple individuals.
Absolutely. H2O AI 100 is a global program, and we encourage nominations from all regions and countries.
We welcome nominations for individuals making meaningful contributions to AI across enterprise, government, academia, startups, research, engineering, open source, and the broader AI community. Nominees may include executives, practitioners, researchers, data scientists, developers, founders, policy leaders, or educators.
The strongest nominations include specific examples of impact, leadership, innovation, technical contributions, business outcomes, publications, open-source work, community involvement, or other achievements in AI. The more context and detail you can provide, the better.
Helpful examples may include:
AI projects or deployments led
Measurable business or societal impact
Research, patents, or publications
Open-source contributions
Leadership within the AI community
Speaking engagements, mentorship, or advocacy
Contributions to responsible or ethical AI
All nominations are reviewed by a panel of judges and the H2O.ai team. Selections are based on factors such as innovation, real-world impact, leadership, technical contributions, and influence within the AI community and industry.
We aim to recognize a diverse group of leaders representing different industries, backgrounds, regions, and areas of expertise across the global AI ecosystem.
No. Submitting a nomination is completely free!
Yes. All selected nominees will be contacted directly via email by the H2O.ai team.
Selected honorees will be announced during the official H2O AI 100 program and related events. Additional details and timelines will be shared with selected nominees directly.
You can submit your nomination directly through the official H2O AI 100 nomination form on this page.
