--- title: Canonical recognised as Tech Pioneer by WEF description: We’re really excited to announce that Canonical has been selected as one of the 2015 World Economic Forum Tech Pioneers. The award was given to Canonical in the Digital Networks and Computing category, which recognises organisations involved in computer hardware, software and networks, as well as their applications for social, security, p […] url: https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-recognised-as-tech-pioneer-by-wef?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical "More about Canonical") 29 August 2014 # Canonical recognised as Tech Pioneer by WEF [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/canonical) --- Share the article We’re really excited to announce that Canonical has been selected as one of the [2015 World Economic Forum Tech Pioneers.](http://widgets.weforum.org/techpioneers-2015/#networks) The award was given to Canonical in the Digital Networks and Computing category, which recognises organisations involved in computer hardware, software and networks, as well as their applications for social, security, payment or learning purposes. The World Economic Forum says its Technology Pioneers programme recognises companies from around the world that are involved in the design, development and deployment of new technologies, and are set to have a significant impact on business and society. Technology Pioneers must demonstrate visionary leadership and show signs of being long-standing market leaders – their technology must be proven. Canonical was selected as a Technology Pioneer from hundreds of applications by a selection committee, which is comprised of top technology and innovation experts, academics, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. This is an enormous honour for Canonical and recognition of how the organisation is driving innovation and pushing boundaries. Read more here: [Get in touch Interested in running Ubuntu in your organization?](https://ubuntu.com/about/contact-us/form) ## Sign up for our newsletter Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/dataprivacy). Sign up ## Share on --- ## Related posts [### The rhythm of reliability: inside Canonical’s operational cadence](https://canonical.com/blog/the-rhythm-of-reliability) At Canonical, time is fixed. Ubuntu releases never slip because we run on a strict rhythm: six-month cycles, two-week pulses, and in-person sprints. Every change is deliberate,... [Maksim Beliaev](https://canonical.com/blog/author/beliaev-maksim) 10 December 2025 [### OpenStack cloud – happy 15th anniversary!](https://canonical.com/blog/openstack-cloud-happy-15th-anniversary) Happy birthday, OpenStack! It’s astonishing how fast time flies – fifteen years already. Yet, here we are: OpenStack cloud still stands as a de facto standard for open source... [Tytus Kurek](https://canonical.com/blog/author/tkurek) 7 October 2025 [### Join Canonical at Open Source Experience Paris 2023](https://canonical.com/blog/join-canonical-at-open-source-experience-paris-2023) Date: 6-7 December, 2023 Location: Palais des congrès – Paris, France Booth: Booth 26 Canonical is excited to attend Open Source Experience (OSXP) 2023, the annual event... [Hasmik Zmoyan](https://canonical.com/blog/author/hzmoyan) 14 November 2023 [### The winter is coming, and so is the Ubuntu Summit](https://canonical.com/blog/the-winter-is-coming-and-so-is-the-ubuntu-summit) What do drones, elementary particles, air hockey, and the film industry have in common? At first glance, not much. But after giving it some thought, you may realize that, in... [Igor Ljubuncic](https://canonical.com/blog/author/igorljubuncic) 23 October 2023