Judging Process and Format
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      What is the format & process of DEMO 2023?

      What is the format & process of DEMO 2022?

      WHEN STAGE WHAT
      1 March Application Open for applications worldwide
      30 April Application Application closes
      9 -20 May Qualification Round Online screening & scoring:
      20 semi finalists will be handpicked based solely on the strength of their written applications.
      25 May Semi Final TOP 20
      The 20 semi finalists announced
      15 & 16 June Semi Final TOP 20
      Online pitch to jury & tech buyers
      – 3 min pitch
      – 3 min Q&A
      17 June Grand Finale The 10 finalists announced
      Aug – Sept Grand Finale TOP 10
      Mandatory pitch coaching for all finalists
      21 September Grand Finale
      Live at DPW Conference 2022      		 TOP 10
      Online pitch to jury & audience
      – 3 min pitch
      – 3 min Q&A
      22 September Grand Finale
      Live at DPW Conference 2022      		 2 Winners
      The finalist judging panel will deliberate and decide the 2 winners, one in each of the two tracks