# Next Alliance Awards 2026 process > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/next-alliance-awards-2026-process > Updated: 2026-10-15T08:59:03.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Next Alliance consortium, an Italian technological innovation group, has progressed through the application and selection phases for its 2026 awards. Initially, the organization extended the submission deadline for projects involving generative artificial intelligence, Web3, and immersive technologies to October 7. Following the application period, the consortium announced 15 finalists across three categories: ‘Gen AI’, ‘AI Creative’, and ‘Web3 & Immersive’. Notable finalists in the Gen AI category include 8 Wave Agent Studio, ESH Forge, LexHero, LuxAvatar, and Neurocast. The awards ceremony is set to occur on October 19 at the Blue Note in Milan during the NextGems gala event. ## Claims - Next Alliance announced 15 finalists for the 2026 awards. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The finalists are divided into Gen AI, AI Creative, and Web3 & Immersive categories. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The awards ceremony will take place on October 19 at the Blue Note in Milan. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Le Village by CA Milano is sponsoring the awards. (corroborated by 3 sources) - 8 Wave Agent Studio is a finalist in the Gen AI category. (corroborated by 3 sources) - ESH Forge is a finalist in the Gen AI category. (corroborated by 3 sources) - LexHero is a Gen AI workspace for legal professionals. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Neurocast uses functional MRI data to predict audience reactions. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Next Alliance Awards announces 15 finalists for 2026 The Next Alliance has named 15 finalists for its 2026 awards, focusing on Gen AI, AI Creative, and Web3 & Immersive technologies. Winners will be announced October 19 in Milan. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/next-alliance-awards-announces-15-finalists-for-2026 ### 2026-10-05: Next Alliance Awards extends 2026 application deadline The Next Alliance has extended the 2026 awards application deadline to October 7, focusing on Italian Gen AI, Web3, and immersive technology projects. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/next-alliance-awards-extends-2026-application-deadline --- Cite as: Next Alliance Awards 2026 process. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/next-alliance-awards-2026-process