Samar Shawareb Joins Eventex Awards 2026 Jury for Second Consecutive Year

Eventex Awards, the leading accolade for events and experience marketing, has announced its jury panel for its 16th edition, and we are pleased to share that Samar Shawareb, CEO/Founder of Arabia Weddings, is part of this year’s stellar line-up.

The Eventex Awards 2026 jury features a record 251 experts from 43 countries, including business founders, executives, innovators, and thought leaders. The panel will evaluate entries across several tracks, including Events, Brand Experiences, Marketing, and the newly introduced Grand Prix categories, reserved for game-changing creativity that sets the ultimate benchmark for excellence.

Samar Shawareb expressed her pride in returning to the panel: 

Serving on the Eventex jury for the second consecutive year is a true honor. My continued involvement with these awards is a testament to the credibility and prestige that Eventex holds within our global community. Having seen the incredible caliber of work submitted last year, I strongly call on ambitious event planners and agencies to consider joining this edition. It is more than just a competition; it is a platform to have your hard work validated by global experts and to showcase your brand on a world-class stage.

Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards, added:

The Eventex Awards jury plays a vital role in upholding the integrity of the awards. We are grateful to our jury members for committing their expertise, and we are confident that their diverse backgrounds will make Eventex Awards 2026 a smashing success.

Founded in 2009, Eventex Awards remains the most esteemed international accolade in the world of experience marketing, highlighting the best agencies, tech, and venues globally.