# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 National iAwards Ceremony & Gala Dinner - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in celebrating at our Industry’s gala night of nights, the great achievements of our State & Territory winners and merit recipients.About this EventThe National iAwards Ceremony & Gala Dinner unearths, recognises and rewards excellence in Australian innovations that are making a difference and have the potential to create positive change – nationally and internationally.Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of celebration amongst the best innovators around the country as we applaud the winners from each State and Territory to see who will take out the title of Australia’s best innovator within their category.Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a 3-course dinner while networking with industry peers, fellow innovators and a keynote by Ms Charisma Kaliyanda, Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Customer Service and Digital Government.The National iAwards Ceremony & Gala Dinner is a Black Tie event and sells out – don’t delay purchasing your ticket or table of ten today.Keynote speakerCharisma KaliyandaParliamentary Secretary Department for Customer Service and Digital Government https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/648b9540-9ce1-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w740-h740-dcc84848-gmir.jpg Charishma Kaliyanda was raised, educated and has worked in southwest Sydney for most of her career. In 2023, she was elected as the first Indian-born Australian Member of Parliament for Liverpool.She is the Parliamentary Secretary for Customer Service, Digital Government, Emergency Services and Youth Justice. In this capacity, Charishma supports Minister Jihad Dib to drive better service provision across these portfolios to deliver for every resident of NSW.Before entering Parliament, Charishma worked as a registered Occupational Therapist working in the youth mental health sector.Charishma believes in integrity and equity. She works for her community in Sydney’s south-western suburbs every day and is focused on ensuring that all people in her community have the opportunity to pursue their ambition of a better life for themselves and their families.Charishma currently serves as a member of the board of the Whitlam Institute, which is a research and policy think tank, and prime ministerial public museum that commemorates and draws inspiration from the life and work of the Honourable Gough Whitlam AC QC, former Prime Minister of Australia.Ticket includes:Event ticketCanapes on arrivalThree-course sit down dinner with beverages includedEvent Networking Opportunity.Thank you to our Sponsors https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/649cd350-9ce1-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h294-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/64af9800-9ce1-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1018-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/64da2a70-9ce1-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h261-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/65061c70-9ce1-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h318-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Terms and ConditionsBy purchasing tickets to this event you agreed to the capture, storage, and use of your data as detailed in the AIIA Privacy Policy, a link to which is provided here - AIIA Privacy Policy.Attendees consent to their filming and sound recording as members of the audience. By entering this event you agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sydney/2026-national-iawards-ceremony-and-gala-dinner/100001992105590447 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: ICC Sydney - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 309.21, max: 317.68, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sydney - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: ICC Sydney - **lat**: -33.8748582 - **long**: 151.199509 - **full address**: ICC Sydney, 14 Darling Drive, Sydney, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 National iAwards Ceremony & Gala Dinner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/732cdd64fc13d17415b20df78350800e1d52c4df1543a8c59f9d94c987dc0730-rimg-w1200-h624-dc13527f-gmir.jpg?v=1783361054 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 National iAwards Ceremony & Gala Dinner being held? - **A:** 2026 National iAwards Ceremony & Gala Dinner takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at ICC Sydney, 14 Darling Drive, Sydney, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 National iAwards Ceremony & Gala Dinner? - **A:** 2026 National iAwards Ceremony & Gala Dinner is organized by AIIA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 National iAwards Ceremony & Gala Dinner is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sydney, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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