The Inavate APAC Awards 2025 celebrated the best and brightest of the region’s AV industry, bringing together innovators from across Asia Pacific for an unforgettable evening of recognition and revelry.
Held in Bangkok on July 23, the awards ceremony was part of a fantastic evening of networking and celebration with the who's who of the APAC AV world. From cutting-edge education installs to jaw-dropping experience centres, every shortlisted project proved just how vibrant and technically creative this region is. The winners, revealed below, represent the very best in AV excellence.
Headline sponsor Sennheiser helped make the evening a resounding success, alongside the generous support of all our other 2025 sponsors.
“The calibre of entries this year was nothing short of outstanding,” said Hurrairah bin Sohail, managing editor of Inavate APAC. “It was genuinely difficult to separate finalists from winners. Every project submitted demonstrated how AV is elevating user experience, transforming spaces, and pushing boundaries across our region. To everyone who entered, you should be proud, and to our winners, congratulations on a truly well-earned recognition.”
The energy in the room spoke for itself. Attendees connected over drinks, swapped war stories, forged new collaborations, and celebrated the achievements that continue to define and redefine AV in Asia Pacific.
So, without further ado, here are the winners of the Inavate APAC Awards 2025...
Corporate Winner: CBRE Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore – CBRE + Esco | GPA Singapore
Connected Meeting Spaces Winner: LinkedIn, Asia Pacific – PTS Consulting
Education Winner: South Australian Sports Institute, Australia – Pro AV Solutions | GPA Australia
Experience Centre Winner: Siemens SGI, India – Online Instruments
Hospitality Winner: Ozen Mansion, India – Vallect
House of Worship Winner: AI Mawaddah Mosque, Singapore – PAVE System
Leisure & Entertainment Winner: Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong – Arup + Vega
Retail Winner: Nilaya Anthology, India – ISSPL + Munro Acoustics India
Visitor Attraction Winner: Le Space Inspire, South Korea – Hyundai Futurenet
Applied Excellence Award Winners:
Canva, Australia – Merge Technologies
Christie’s, Hong Kong – AVIT + Dino Tech
Consultant of the Year: Henry Chan, Arup
Distributor of the Year: Universal Procurement Systems
Integrator of the Year: Pro AV Solutions | GPA Australia
Manufacturer of the Year: Netgear
AV Icon: Sujith Sivaram, Esco | GPA Southeast Asia
A huge thank you once again to all the companies that entered, the judges who took on the tough task of evaluating the submissions, and everyone who joined us to celebrate in style.
The Inavate APAC Awards continue to grow in both scale and ambition, reflecting the extraordinary talent and innovation across our region. We’re proud to champion the people and projects pushing AV forward - and we’re already looking forward to seeing what 2026 brings.
Special thanks to our headline sponsor Sennheiser, our drinks sponsor PSNI, our event sponsor GPA, and to all our category and associate sponsors. Your support makes this celebration of excellence possible.
