1. Purpose

​The Bright E-Commerce Award was established to recognize and honor innovative and exemplary achievements that promote trustworthy e-commerce — fostering a brighter and more sustainable digital society in the era of artificial intelligence.

The Award seeks to highlight individuals, organizations, and enterprises that demonstrate outstanding performance in the following areas:

• Creative ideas

• Academic research excellence

• Technological innovation

• Exceptional customer experience

• Social value creation

The Award Ceremony takes place annually at the International Conference on Electronic Commerce (ICEC).

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2. Award Categories

Academic Award
For domestic and international scholars or researchers who have demonstrated academic excellence in research related to trustworthy e-commerce.

Industry Award
For domestic and international enterprises or organizations that have embodied the Bright Internet philosophy and contributed to the advancement of the e-commerce industry.

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3. Selection Process

Selection Committee 2026

• Gyoo Gun Lim (Conference Chair of ICEC2026, Dean, Hanyang University)

• Sung Byung Yang (Program Chair of ICEC2026; Kyung Hee University)

• Jae Kyu Lee (Honorary Chair of ICEC2026; Xi'an Jiaotong University & KAIST)

• Partick Chau (Conference Cochair of ICEC2026, Beijing Normal - Hongkong Baptist University, Provost)

• Shan Liu (Steering Committee of ICEC2026, Vice Dean of School of Management, Xi'an Jiaotong University)

• Norman Sadeh (Steering Committee of ICEC2026, Carnegie Mellon University)

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Evaluation Procedure

For the selection, the Program Chair will identify and recommend qualified candidates to the Selection Committee. The final decision will be made under the leadership of the Selection Committee Chair, ensuring fairness, transparency, and international academic prestige. The selected awardee(s) will be announced and formally honored during the International Conference on Electronic Commerce.

 

4. Award Details

• Ceremony: At the International Conference on Electronic Commerce (ICEC)

• Award Items: Trophy and Certificate

 

5. Application & Submission

• Required Documents: 
    - Application or Nomination Form (self-nomination or third-party nomination accepted)
    - Supporting documentation or evidence of achievements

• Submission: Send all materials to contact@icec.net

• Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026

 

We look forward to your participation and nominations.
Be the one to lead the future of trust-based e-commerce and contribute to a brighter digital world!

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Download : Bright E-Commerce Award Application/Nomination Form