EchoStar was honored at the 2026 Colorado Tech Summit + APEX Awards, winning the award for Company of the Year!
The APEX Awards, hosted by the Colorado Technology Association (CTA), recognize the people and companies driving the Colorado tech industry forward. The Company of the Year award recognizes a Colorado-based organization that demonstrates excellence across all areas of business performance, delivering strong financial results, driving innovation through technology, addressing real needs in the marketplace, and leading with purpose through community engagement and corporate responsibility.
This award highlights a landmark year of growth, exploration and learning for EchoStar.
“EchoStar is changing the way the world communicates. We challenge the status quo, combining terrestrial technologies and satellite technologies in ways that have not been done before. More than just an employer in Colorado, we are a mentor, collaborating with major universities and bringing together the best minds across all disciplines to lead in the US and in the rest of the world.”
— Eben Albertyn, EVP, Chief Technology and Information Officer
We are driving innovation through technology by scaling our internal AI Office. This cultural shift across EchoStar moves us past the common barriers of ‘siloed’ development. The AI Office team is focused on real-world impact and AI literacy for all EchoStar employees through company-wide training, AI-focused workshops, and AI enablement company events.
EchoStar's recognition as "Company of the Year" among such a prestigious group of finalists is a testament to the collective brilliance of our team and validates our leadership in the local and global tech industry. We are not just reacting to the future, we’re ensuring our team is leading it.
