THE LAURELIST II AWARDS:

The “OSCARS" OF INTELLIGENT INNOVATIONS

Call for groundbreaking products, places or platforms.

Step into the spotlight at The Laurelist II Awards, the crown celebration of Intelligent Innovations, the “Oscars” for Future Intelligence. Smart, beautiful and transformative innovations that evolve and adapt autonomously, integrating distant and distinct inter-disciplinary inputs from text to imagery.

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FORMER LAURELISTS

SOME OF WXO'S WORLD'S MOST INNOVATIVE LEADERS

Tarja Halonen, Finland's 11th President and first female head, is a lawyer turned politician. She advocated for human rights, democracy, and social justice, with ministerial roles and international engagement. She was honored with WXO’s Laurelist Most Innovative People Awards for Collaborative Innovation.

Tarja Halonen

Former President
Finland

Distinguished engineer and inventor, Dr. Robert S. Langer, with 1,250 published articles and 1,050 patents. Renowned for collaborations with 250+ esteemed companies, he has received 220+ awards for his prolific contributions and influence in the field, including WXO's Laurelist Most Innovative People Awards for outstanding achievements in biotechnology innovation.

Robert Langer

Institute Professor
MIT

Susan Athey, Stanford GSB's Economics of Technology expert, renowned for impactful work, received the John Bates Clark Medal. A "tech economist," she advised Microsoft, served as Chief Economist at U.S. DOJ Antitrust, and is the 2023 AEA President. Honored with WXO’s Laurelist Most Innovative People Awards for Economic Modeling Innovation.

Susan Athey

Economist & Professor
Stanford University

Hugh Herr, recognized as the "Bionic Age Leader," stands at the forefront of the field of biomechatronics, pioneering innovative advancements in prosthetics and wearable robotics. Herr's groundbreaking work has earned him esteemed recognition, including the prestigious WXO’s Laurelist Most Innovative People Awards for his outstanding contributions to the field of bionics.

Hugh Herr

Rock Climber, Engineer, & Biophysicist

Robin Chase, transport entrepreneur, founded Zipcar, Buzzcar, and GoLoco. As Veniam's Executive Chairman, she holds board roles in esteemed organizations. Honored by Time 100, she's a collaborative innovator with degrees from Wellesley, MIT, and Harvard. She was honored with WXO’s Laurelist Most Innovative People Awards for Collaborative Innovation.

Robin Chase

Co-Founder and Former CEO
Zipcar

Stephen Hawking, iconic theoretical physicist, revolutionized cosmology and engaged wider audiences through bestselling books. His global intellectual influence and innovative contributions are comparable to none. He was honored with WXO’s Laurelist Most Innovative People Awards for Scientific Innovation.

Stephen Hawking

Theoretical Physicist

Emilio Ambasz, visionary architect, transformed green architecture by merging nature and buildings. Honored with awards like WXO’s Laurelist Most Innovative People Awards for Architecture Innovation and the Emilio Ambasz Award. As a MoMA curator, his innovative designs continue to inspire.

Emilio Ambasz

Architect & Industrial Designer

Renowned fashion designer Guo Pei's creations adorned Chinese celebrities and Rihanna's iconic Met Gala gown. First Asian designer invited to Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Honored with WXO’s Laurelist Most Innovative People Awards for Fashion Innovation.

Guo Pei

Fashion Designer & Artist

Bill Gates is a technologist, Microsoft founder, and philanthropist. Innovator from age 13, co-founded Microsoft, leading PC software company. Honored with WXO’s Laurelist Most Innovative People Awards for Technology Innovation.

Bill Gates

Co-Chair
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

SCALE YOUR INNOVATION: PROPEL II FORWARD

HONORING TOP INTELLIGENT INNOVATORS

We recognize the builders shaping the future of intelligence — not just with ideas, but with applied breakthroughs.

Winners of The Laurelist II Awards will be:

Recognized at the World Summit on Innovation and the Intelligent Innovations Forum.
Introduced directly to VC, AI funds, and global partners looking to support scalable, real-world solutions.

For investors and institutions, the Laurelist II Awards offer early access to founders and systems architects solving the problems that legacy tools haven’t.