7 May 2026 • Africa Palace • Tervuren
LCL Carrier Partner Awards 2026
Honouring the partners who shape our connectivity ecosystem
Ambition of the LCL Carrier Partner Awards
The LCL Carrier Partner Awards honour the telecom partners shaping the future of our connectivity ecosystem. We recognise those who stand out through innovation, excellence, and leadership. This annual tradition highlights outstanding achievements across three key categories, reflecting our partners’ dedication to advancing the telecom industry and delivering better outcomes for customers.
A new way forward
In 2026, the LCL Carrier Partner Awards introduce a refreshed selection process.
Rather than a public nomination phase, a jury will lead the full evaluation.
For each category, they will identify three standout companies distinguished by their performance, innovation and contribution to the carrier ecosystem.
Nominees announcement & voting
Between 11 February and 11 March 2026, our partners and wider community were invited to vote for the organisations they believed had excelled in each category.
Awards ceremony
The LCL Carrier Partner Awards 2026 will be presented during the LCL Carrier Partner Event on 7 May 2026, where we will proudly reveal the winners.
A new highlight: the live audience award
For the first time, a new award will be decided entirely by the audience in the room.
Only those attending can cast a vote, live, on the spot.
A unique moment that makes your presence more meaningful than ever.
Be part of an evening that celebrates innovation, achievement and the power of collaboration across our carrier ecosystem.
Jonathan Van de Velde
Program and Communications Director
MediaNet Vlaanderen
Since 2018, Jonathan Van de Velde has served as Program & Communications Director at MediaNet Vlaanderen. In this role, he is closely involved in innovations within the media and audiovisual ecosystem and acts as a catalyst for cross-sector projects that unlock new production capabilities. Advancements in connectivity play a central role in much of his work.
Olivier Henry
Senior Expert
Agence du Numérique
Since joining L’Agence du Numérique, Olivier Henry has been active as a Senior Expert, focusing on institutional relations and digital strategy within the Walloon ecosystem. With extensive experience across public policy, governance and communications, he brings a strong understanding of decision-making processes and digital transformation. His current work places a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence and its strategic impact on organisations.
Robert van Beurden
Business Developer
LCL
Leads and supports carrier partnerships within LCL, helping telecom operators scale through energy-efficient and future-ready data center solutions in Belgium. With more than 25 years of experience in ecosystem development and solution-based partnerships, he focuses on sustainable infrastructure, innovation and collaboration across the carrier ecosystem.
The Innovation Award
This award recognises the organisation that has introduced the most innovative solutions or services within the telecom ecosystem.
With rapid developments in technology, innovation plays a crucial role in shaping the future of telecom. As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, the growing volume of data will place increasing demands on cloud capacity and processing power. Many IoT applications will require data to be processed locally, and the rise of AI-driven solutions and edge computing will accelerate this shift.
Organisations that lead the way in developing and deploying cutting-edge innovations are helping define the next chapter of the telecom industry.
IT Transformation & Cloud Award
This award recognises the organisation that leads the way in IT transformation and cloud adoption.
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, flexibility is essential. Organisations are moving at speed towards new architectures and software-defined, programmable infrastructures. Adapting to these changes is critical to remain competitive.
For many, embracing cloud-native technologies is no longer optional — it is a necessary step to help customers benefit from faster deployment, improved performance and future-proof digital environments.
Carriers that successfully drive this transformation not only strengthen their own capabilities but also empower their customers to thrive in a dynamic and demanding market.
The Sustainability Award
This award honours the organisation that has made the most significant contribution to sustainability over the past year.
Today, more than ever, governments, businesses and individuals are focused on reducing their environmental footprint and improving their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. This shift creates a strong business incentive to advance sustainable practices.
The data center industry is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful change, reduce environmental impact and address the challenges of climate change. Joint partnerships and collaborative efforts are essential, especially as the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) requirements approach.
What's next?
Your fellow nominees, customers and industry peers helped determine the winners of the LCL Carrier Partner Awards 2026 through an open voting process.
This year’s LCL Carrier Partner Awards will be presented at the LCL Carrier Partner Event on 7 May 2026.
Take a look at the LCL Carrier Partner Event 2025
We invite you to look back at the 2025 edition of the LCL Carrier Partner Event. Watch the highlights from the evening and revisit the moments that made it memorable. We hope you are ready to create new memories on 7 May 2026!