Last date: June 30, 2026
Complete your registration, confirm participation, and begin preparing your submission.
June – August 2026
Product Leaders
from India
A season for professionals whose decisions shape products, customers, teams, and businesses.
Important Dates
A clear season from registration to recognition.
Last date: July 10, 2026
Publish and submit your case study before the campaign begins.
July 11 – August 10, 2026
Published submissions become discoverable and participate in community engagement throughout the campaign period.
August 10, 2026
Winner and Runner-Up recognitions across all categories and focus areas are announced publicly.
August 15, 2026
The community comes together to celebrate meaningful contributions and professional excellence.
A season designed to help professionals transform experience into work others can learn from.
How to Apply
Share how you think, make your work visible, and contribute to a community that values meaningful professional experiences.
Participants move through registration, case study submission, campaign participation, and recognition throughout the season.
Register
Create your account and confirm your participation for the 2026 season.
- Create your AIxCompass account using Email, OTP, or Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Choose the recognition category that best reflects your professional experience.
- Select the registration package that aligns with your visibility goals.
- Complete your registration and payment.
- Access your participant dashboard to review guidelines and prepare your submission.
Submit
Share how you think, solve problems, and create value through one original case study.
- Choose one of the five focus areas.
- Complete the guided worksheet to organise your experiences and insights.
- Build and publish one original case study.
- Submit your case study before the deadline.
- Participate in the 30-day Thought Leaders Campaign.
From profile to recognition.
Every step of the journey is designed to help professionals share meaningful work, engage with readers, and build credibility through contribution.
Selection Process
From contribution to recognition.
Recognition reflects how published work resonates with the community through meaningful engagement.
Publish & Participate
Participants submit one original case study under one selected focus area. Published submissions become part of the Thought Leaders Campaign and remain discoverable throughout the season.
Includes- Published case study
- Thought leadership profile
- Participant directory listing
- Campaign participation
Public Choice
Readers discover, read, and engage with participant work throughout the campaign. Leaderboards update during the season to reflect meaningful engagement.
Engagement signals may include- Case Views
- Unique Reads
- Likes
- Shares
Recognition & Awards
Participants with the strongest overall engagement are recognized at the end of the campaign.
Recognition includes- Winner Recognition
- Runner-Up Recognition
- Recognition Certificate
- Hall of Fame Inclusion
- Recognition Campaign
Leaderboards update throughout the campaign.
Participants can track their progress through category and focus-area rankings as the season unfolds.
Thought Leaders Campaign
A 30-day program designed to help your work reach the right audience.
Every participant's case study becomes part of a nationwide campaign that distributes, promotes, and amplifies meaningful professional work.
Publication Network
Your case study is distributed through AIxCompass and a network of industry blogs, newsletters, and publications.
Community Engagement
Readers discover, read, and engage with your work throughout the 30-day campaign period.
Public Choice Leaderboard
Engagement during the campaign determines leaderboard rankings. The strongest work rises through views, reads, likes, and shares.
Recognition Campaign
Winners and Runner-Ups are celebrated through a dedicated recognition campaign across professional channels.
Campaign period: July 11 – August 10, 2026
Work that contributes earns the visibility it deserves.
Registration Fees
Choose how far you want your work to travel.
Compare packagesWhat is included
Participant₹2,499 + 18% GST
Share your thinking and build visibility through the awards program.
Choose ParticipantSpotlight₹3,499 + 18% GST
Extend the reach of your work through enhanced visibility initiatives.
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Participant DirectoryIncludedIncluded
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Editorial Feature—Included
Featured Leader Spotlight—Included
LinkedIn Campaign—Included
Top Voice Badge—Included
Priority Discovery—Included
Special Event Invitation—Included
Visibility that matches your ambition.
Choose the package that reflects how far you want your work to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before participating.
Who can participate?
Product professionals from India can participate under Emerging or Established recognition categories.
How many case studies can I submit?
Each registration permits one original case study submission.
Can I choose any focus area?
Yes. Participants may select one focus area that best represents their experience and expertise.
How are winners selected?
Recognition is determined through Public Choice engagement generated during the Thought Leaders Campaign. Leaderboards may consider views, reads, likes, and shares.
Do categories affect fees?
No. Categories determine recognition grouping. Participation packages determine visibility benefits.
Can I upgrade from Participant to Spotlight?
Yes. Participants may upgrade to Spotlight before campaign activities begin, subject to availability.
Can I edit my submission after publishing?
Participants may revise and update their submissions until the submission deadline.
Are registration fees refundable?
No. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Can I use AI tools to help me write?
Yes. AI tools may be used to improve clarity and presentation. However, the experiences, decisions, and insights shared must represent your own work and professional judgment.
What happens to my case study after the awards?
Published case studies remain discoverable on AIxCompass and may continue to build visibility and credibility beyond the awards season.
Still have questions?
Explore the full guidelines or contact our team for support.
Make your thinking visible.
Register for the 2026 season and publish work others can learn from.