# 2026 Adweek Experiential Awards Shortlist Revealed

> Adweek reveals 2026 Experiential Awards shortlist with AI-savvy activations.
- Title: 2026 Adweek Experiential Awards Shortlist Revealed · Adweek
- Summary: Adweek reveals 2026 Experiential Awards shortlist with AI-savvy activations. Adweek has published the shortlist for the 2026 Experiential Awards featuring…
- Keywords: adweek, experiential awards, 2026, shortlist, brand activations, agencies, creative, Experiential, Awards, Revealed
- Source: Adweek — https://adweek.com/brand-marketing/shortlist-revealed-2026-adweek-experiential-awards
- Author: ADWEEK Staff
- Published: 2026-10-14T16:53:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: adweek, experiential awards, 2026, shortlist, ai, brand activations, agencies, creative
## Adweek shortlist revealed
Adweek has published the shortlist for the 2026 Experiential Awards.
## AI-driven events surge
As the internet becomes flooded with AI slop, in-person events and experiences are more important than ever.
## 2027 shortlist
Creative Artists Agency | Kaiser Permanente | "The Training Bay".

> The Training Bay
## 2027 shortlist
Pubity Group | Paramount Pictures | "Hotboxing Times Square".

> Hotboxing Times Square
## 2027 shortlist
Sinclair, Inc | AMP Sports | "Unfiltered Soccer Live".

> Unfiltered Soccer Live
## 2027 shortlist
Solomon Group | Tales of the Cocktail | "Tales House".

> Tales House
## Over $1 million activations
Amplify | Lego | "World Play Day".

> World Play Day
## Over $1 million activations
George P. Johnson Experience Marketing | Google Cloud | "Google Cloud Next 2026".

> Google Cloud Next 2026
## Over $1 million activations
Solomon Group | Topps & Fanatics | "Topps Collector’s Destination at the 2026 NFL Draft".

> Topps Collector’s Destination at the 2026 NFL Draft
## Auto brand activations
Anthemic | Toyota | "Toyota Super Bowl LXI".

> Toyota Super Bowl LXI
## Auto brand activations
Imagination | Ford Racing | "Ford Racing and Red Bull Racing: 2026 Launch".

> Ford Racing and Red Bull Racing: 2026 Launch
## Auto brand activations
Innocean USA | Hyundai Motor America | "Next Starts Now".

> Next Starts Now
## Retail brand activations
Anthemic | Levi Strauss & Co. | "Levi’s Home Turf".

> Levi’s Home Turf
## Retail brand activations
Mirrored Media | Mattel | "Mattel Uno Social Clubs".

> Mattel Uno Social Clubs
## Key takeaway

Adweek has published the shortlist for the 2026 Experiential Awards featuring 2027 activations across brands and agencies.