London, UK, 4 March 2026 – Digital infrastructure media and events platform The Tech Capital has announced the shortlist for the Global Awards 2026, recognising the organisations, transactions and individuals shaping the future of digital infrastructure worldwide.

This year’s awards attracted 172 entries from across the global ecosystem, spanning hyperscale data centre platforms, energy partnerships, AI infrastructure investments, project financings and industry leadership.

A total of 100 companies and executives have been shortlisted across 20 categories, covering dealmaking, infrastructure development and leadership across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Among the shortlisted entries are some of the industry’s most significant transactions and projects of the past 12 months, including large-scale AI infrastructure financings, hyperscale campus developments and renewable energy partnerships supporting the next phase of digital infrastructure growth.

João Marques Lima, Founder and CEO of The Tech Capital, said: “The digital infrastructure sector is entering a defining phase as AI accelerates demand for compute, power and connectivity worldwide. The strength and diversity of this year’s shortlist reflects an industry that is scaling rapidly while continuing to innovate across capital markets, engineering and sustainability. Congratulations to all the nominees who have been recognised this year and see you in London for this special 5th anniversary edition.”

The judging panel, composed of 50 senior leaders from across the industry, reviewed entries across categories including Digital Infrastructure M&A Deal of the Year, Capital Raise of the Year, Project Finance Deal of the Year, AI Infrastructure Investment of the Year and Digital Infrastructure Project of the Year.

Claude Achcar, 2026 Head Judge and Founder & Managing Partner at Actel Consulting, added: “It has been extraordinary seeing the evolution of the digital infrastructure sector and this year’s entries represent the broadest and most competitive display of leadership and achievement. Congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees.”

The awards also recognise leadership across the industry, including regional Digital Infrastructure Leaders of the Year, alongside individual honours such as Finance & Investment Leader of the Year, Legal Leader of the Year, and the Under 35 Rising Star Award.

Winners will be announced at The Tech Capital Global Awards 2026 ceremony in London on May 11, bringing together senior executives from across the global digital infrastructure ecosystem.

The event will celebrate the organisations and individuals driving the development of the infrastructure underpinning the digital economy.

The black-tie gala will take place alongside The Tech Capital’s 5th annual International Finance Forum (IFF26), which is expected to convene close to 500 senior delegates from across the global digital infrastructure sector.

The full shortlist can be viewed here:

To secure your seat at the awards, please visit the booking page. For table reservations and other enquiries, please contact [email protected]

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The Tech Capital’s expanding events portfolio will feature a series of bespoke premium gatherings across the globe in 2026, including:

·   InfraAI Global Summit 2026: 30 March-April 1, Athenian Riviera

·   infra/CAPITAL Summit 2026: April 15-16, Paris

·   International Finance Forum & Global Awards 2026: May 11-12, London

·   APAC Finance Forum & Global Awards 2026: September 23, Singapore

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