2023 Edison Awards
Honoring the Best in Innovation and Innovators
The 36th annual Edison Awards was held on April 19-21, 2023 in Fort Myers, FL. Some of the world’s most respected authorities on innovation offered insight and inspiration to our guests.
Hundreds of the world’s top innovators gathered in Fort Myers, FL to participate in this exciting event and experience SW Florida culture and attractions.




Get Ready for the 2023 Edison Awards!
Join hundreds of the world’s top innovators in Fort Myers, FL. Participate in this exciting event and experience SW Florida culture and attractions.
2023 Speakers

Patrick
Gelsinger

Sir Jonathan
Ive

Andrea
Kates

Carmichael
Roberts

Florian
Schattenmann

Bob
Maughon, Ph.D.

Katie
Linendoll

Lucienne
Pears

Bracken
Darrell

Jon
Cropper
View All the Speakers on the Event Schedule

Connect With Attendees
Welcome Reception
APRIL 19th | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
All registered guests are invited to attend our opening reception at The Edison and Ford Winter Estates to meet fellow attendees and start cultivating connections. We’ve seen many new collaborative relationships arise following a chance meeting at one of our events, leading to fruitful and profitable new ventures. Tour the estates beforehand, or join your new friends for dinner afterwards in downtown Fort Myers.
Panels & Speakers
Meet The Innovators Forum
APRIL 20th | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Meet the Innovators Forum is an executive-level event which features short presentations involving diverse innovators and experts covering future focused subjects. The Forum is designed to stimulate participants’ thinking and create opportunities to make new connections.


Winning Products & Services
Innovators' Showcase
APRIL 20th | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
The Innovators’ Showcase is held in conjunction with the Forum, giving guests an opportunity to enjoy a hands-on look at nominated products between sessions. Attendees can connect with fellow innovators and talk with the teams exhibiting their 2023 Edison Award winning products and services.
Honoring the best in innovation
Edison Awards Ceremony & Gala
APRIL 20th | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Celebrate with fellow innovators while we recognize and honor the best in innovation and innovators. The 2023 Edison Awards Gold, Silver, and Bronze Winners will be announced and the prestigious Edison Achievement Award will be presented to Sir Jonathan Ive, Co-Founder of LoveFrom and Patrick Gelsinger, CEO of Intel.


experiential Learning
Community Day
APRIL 21st | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Enjoy an educational day designed to engage students and the community at large in future-forward thinking! The event is open to the public.