KUCHING: The Digital Economy Awards (DEA) is making a comeback this year in conjunction with the 8th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS), and is now calling for submissions.
The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) said as part of the event, the DEA2025 will recognise excellence across seven award categories namely Digital Technology Transformation Award, Research & Development and Commercialisation Award, Entrepreneurship and Startup Award, Digital Government Award, Digital Creative Content Award, Environmental Sustainability Award and Digital Leadership Award.
“The highlight of DEA2025 will be the Premier’s Digital Economy Award. The award is a special recognition that describes the most outstanding deliverable outcomes among the seven winners of the award categories.
“The winners from the seven award categories will be further evaluated for their strategic deliverable strategy, leadership in digital transformation, development of the ecosystem, capacity and capability building, as well as the creation of value for their organisations,” it said in a statement today.
It added that submissions for the awards are open from Jul 7 to Sept 15, and can be made online at https://dea2025.ireka.my and more information is available at https://digitaleconomyawards.com.
Meanwhile, IDECS, spearheaded by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, is a key initiative by the Sarawak government to drive innovation and socio-economic progress.
Over time, the conference has evolved into a globally recognised platform, demonstrating the state’s commitment to building a robust digital economy in collaboration with international technology leaders.
A notable result of IDECS has been the establishment of eight crucial initiatives guiding Sarawak towards a digital-oriented economy.
These efforts include the creation of key institutions such as SMA, Development Bank Sarawak (DBOS) and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC).
Themed “AI & Green Evolution: Growth, Challenges, and Community Resilience”, IDECS 2025 serves as a dynamic platform where global leaders, innovators and stakeholders come together to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in promoting green evolution.
