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CELEBRATING INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE IN GLOBAL TELECOMS
25 November 2026 | Grand Connaught Rooms, London
– Black Tie Gala Dinner
World Communication Awards Shortlist
Check out the exceptional projects, initiatives and organisations who are finalists at this year's awards.
Winners will be revealed live at our awards ceremony: 25th November 2026 , Grand Connaught Rooms, London.
Evening schedule
18:30 - Doors open & drinks reception
19:15 - Seats taken in the ballroom
19:30 - Welcome speeches
19:45 - Dinner served with awards between courses
23:00 - Bar and networking
00:00 - Carriages
We're thrilled to announce our host: Paul Sinha
A comedian, broadcaster, writer, and quizzer, Paul is known for his wonderfully relaxed, friendly storytelling style, combining wry observations on life and the world with beautifully crafted one-liners.
Paul is frequently heard on BBC Radio 4 and 5Live displaying his knowledge, passion, and wit on current affairs and sport—especially cricket and football—on everything from his own documentary features to The News Quiz , Just A Minute , The Now Show , Fighting Talk , and Yes It’s The Ashes .
A quiz obsessive (and a regular fixture in the UK’s top 20 best quizzers), Paul realized a lifelong dream by appearing on special editions of both University Challenge and Mastermind . He appears as a ‘chaser’ on ITV’s popular quiz show The Chase (where Paul is known as ‘The Sinnerman’).
We’re looking forward to welcoming Paul to the stage and bringing his wit, personality, and quick thinking to the World Communication Awards 2026.
THE CATEGORIES
For 2026, the categories have been thoroughly reviewed to ensure close alignment with todays’ telecom landscape.
Entries must reflect activities or achievements within the Qualifying Window: 1 January 2025 – 1 June 2026.
Reach global decision-makers at the biggest night in telecoms
The World Communication Awards are organised by Total Telecom. We use our position at the centre of the market to understand its heartbeat and focus on engaging with key decision makers, influencers and the most important brands from across the globe.
For our partners, the WCA represent a unique opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to excellence, to align your brand with a specific theme and to engage in one of the few truly annual marketing opportunities.
“There are few events where the Global Telecoms industry get together to share and celebrate excellence…this one is the best”
– Chairman, CMA
“A well-organised event in a fantastic venue! Makes you feel part of the big telecom community that changes the world”
- Director of Network Monitoring and Support, Arelion
“Great platform to gain visibility for team performance and achievements in the telco sector!”
– Customer Centricity Futurologist, customer-advocacy.com
“Fantastic event for Telco/TMT professionals”
- Managing Partner, NL MWC
Networking
Meet and connect with those look to transform their telco with new ideas and new ways of thinking. You will get full access to the attendee list and be able network in person with interesting people throughout the awards ceremony gala.
Lead generation
Establish connections with telecom giants, cable operators, data centres, and more. Meet in person, swap contact information and extend your network.
Learning
This is the biggest night in global telecoms, where every year awards are won, glasses are clinked, and most of all, connections are made. Don’t miss out on rubbing shoulder with the very best in the business.
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