Participation form · Nominations open

World's Leading
Brands & Leaders
2027

Apply for recognition at WCRC WorldStage, Gotham Hall, New York, on 27 May 2027. Brands and leaders from 30 countries, one stage.

30Countries taking part
6,500+Brands have worked with WCRC
27 MAYGotham Hall, Manhattan
7 DAYSTo your selection status

The honours

Three ways to be recognised

Each title names your category and your country. Selection is decided by WCRC's proprietary research model.

The World's Leading Brands trophy, a gold W on a black base

Honour 01

World's Leading Brand 2027

For a company, product or service brand that leads its category in its market.

The World's Leading Leaders trophy, a gold globe held by two ribbons

Honour 02

World's Leading Leader 2027

For a chairperson, founder, CEO or CXO with a record of building the business.

Brands trophyLeaders trophy

Honour 03

Combined: Brand + Leader

The brand and its leader, recognised together on stage.

Full marketing support

Recognition that works for a whole year

WCRC's team writes, designs and supplies every piece, so your marketing team only has to publish it. Tap any page to enlarge it.

01 · The WCRC marketing kit

A designed, print-ready kit about you

Editorial story, brand equity scorecard, honours page and a Powerfacts Q&A written for search engines and AI assistants. Sample: World's Best Indian Brand 2026.

Cover
Editorial brand story
Brand equity scorecard
Honours and certificate
Powerfacts Q&A

02 · LinkedIn carousel

Eight slides, ready to post

Your story told for LinkedIn, to share from your own and your company's accounts. Sample: Global Emerging PowerLeaders 2026.

Cover
The honour
In numbers
The work
In their words
How they lead
The certificate
Read the full profile
01

Television feature

A 6-minute or 12-minute broadcast feature on your brand or leader, with short edits for social media and the master film for your own use.

02

Executive Studio film

A leadership interview filmed at Gotham Hall, edited to three minutes, plus a video of your award moment.

03

Editorial story

A research-based feature published on wcrcleaders.com, and promotion as a nominee with the reasons for your selection.

04

Commemorative book

Pages in the WorldStage 2027 book and a permanent profile page on wcrcleaders.com.

05

Press and social

Inclusion in WCRC's official press release, a personalised press release and a social media winner kit.

06

Title and seal

Twelve months' use of the World's Leading Brands & Leaders 2027 title and seal across your marketing.

More ways to take part

Take the stage in New York

Add any of these to your participation. Tick them in the form and our team will send you the details.

01

Company presentation

Ten minutes on the main stage for your company, products or investment case.

02

Panel discussion

A seat on one of three summit panels with leaders from other countries.

03

Keynote speech

A fifteen-minute solo address on the main stage.

04

Sponsorship

Presenting, Gala Dinner, Executive Studio, Country and other partnerships.

05

Gala table and hosted dinner

A table of ten for your team, or a private dinner for your guests.

Participation form

Apply to participate

Takes about five minutes. Fields marked * are required.

01

About you

Please enter your full name.
Please enter your designation.
Please enter a valid email address.
Include your country code.Please enter a phone number with country code.
Please enter your LinkedIn profile link.
02

Your company

Please enter your company name.
Please enter your website address.
Please choose an industry.
Please enter your country.
0 / 400Please add a short brief on the company.
The more you share, the faster our research team can evaluate you.Please tell us more about the company.
03

Your participation

Award package *

Please choose an award package.

Television feature *

Please choose a television option.

For Leader or Combined packages.

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Thank you.

Our WorldStage team will contact you shortly to confirm your package and share the next steps. We look forward to welcoming you to Gotham Hall in New York.