The Top 100 DAP Professionals of 2026

Shaping the future of digital adoption.

The Top 100 DAP Professionals List (DAPP100) recognizes individuals leading digital adoption, inspiring their peers, and making an impact across industries, chosen through the community, via crowd-sourced nominations and votes.

Voting is now closed. Finalists will be announced on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

The Top 100 DAP Professionals of 2026

Shaping the future of digital adoption.

The Top 100 DAP Professionals List (DAPP100) recognizes individuals leading digital adoption, inspiring their peers, and making an impact across industries, chosen through the community, via crowd-sourced nominations and votes.

Voting is now closed. Finalists will be announced on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

The Top 100 DAP Professionals of 2026

Shaping the future of digital adoption.

The Top 100 DAP Professionals List (DAPP100) recognizes individuals leading digital adoption, inspiring their peers, and making an impact across industries, chosen through the community, via crowd-sourced nominations and votes.

Voting is now closed. Finalists will be announced on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Recognizing the DAPP100

Whether it’s a peer, mentor, or yourself, this is your chance to recognize someone who’s making a difference. Help us celebrate all the ways DAP Professionals show up and create impact, including those who are:

AI Adoption Architects

The leaders developing how AI adoption happens across the organization, using AI to optimize their solutions, and designing how AI tools live within the user journey

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Creative Catalysts

The builders and problem-solvers turning complex adoption challenges into user experiences that reduce friction, delight users, and make adoption feel effortless

Program Powerhouses

The strategists driving adoption at scale, building program infrastructure, using data to guide decisions, tracking impact, and optimizing to deliver lasting results

Hear from the DAPP100 community

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It is an honor to be there amongst great leaders! This is also a huge recognition not only for me but also for Smith+Nephew, as a Company that embraces modern and innovative Digital Adoption solutions.

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Jerome Peytavin

Smith+Nephew

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This DAP journey has pushed me, challenged me, and helped me grow in ways I never expected — and I’m just getting started. Here’s to leveling up, building creative solutions, and driving real impact!

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Nick Baca

UMB Bank

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I look forward to continuing to develop my career, enhance my skills, and build creative solutions and a DAP strategy that drives real impact.

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Mindy Baron

Comcast Advertising

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My journey as a DAP professional has been truly gratifying, fostering continuous learning, growth, and the pursuit of innovative solutions driving tangible outcomes for our employees across the globe!

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Dan Linsky

Accenture

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I’m grateful for the chance to keep improving the digital experiences at Pella and helping teams use our tools with more confidence. Looking forward to building on the progress we’ve made.

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Storm Wagner

Pella

Frequently asked questions.

What is the Top 100 DAP Professionals list?

The Top 100 DAP Professionals list is a list of leading DAP Professionals across industries, based on crowdsourced nominations and voting.

What’s the timeline?

Nominations open on Thursday, July 30 and close on Thursday, August 13 at 11:59pm PT. Voting opens Monday, August 31 and closes Friday, September 11 at 11:59pm PT. The final list will be announced on Tuesday, September 29 and promoted via WalkMe’s social media channels.

Nominations Open

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Nominations Close

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Voting Opens

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Voting Closes

Friday, September 11, 2026

Winners Announced

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Who is allowed to submit nominations for a DAPP100?

All Digital Adoption (DAP) Professionals are allowed to nominate themselves as well as others with the exception of those who are employed by a DAP vendor, including WalkMe.

How much does it cost to submit a nomination?

Everyone is welcome to submit a nomination free of charge.

What makes a strong nomination?

Any DAP professional you believe is making measurable impact, creative implementation, and community leadership. See the Top 100 DAP Professionals finalists from 2022, 2024, and 2025.

What does a DAPP100 winner receive?

In addition to a year’s worth of full-on bragging rights, the DAPP100 winners will be recognized on the Top 100 DAP Professionals website and promoted on LinkedIn.

Can we submit more than one nomination?

There is no limit to the nominations you can submit, as long as each submission is relevant and unique.

How will the nomination content be used?

Turning digital adoption dreams into reality is no small feat, and we want to make sure the world hears about your success! We’ll use submission information (name, title, company name & LinkedIn profile) to compile the voting form and, ultimately, the final list.

Because we know we’ll receive lots of amazing nominations, we’ll keep all applicants top of mind for future marketing opportunities. We’re always looking to shine a light on amazing DAP Professionals!

How are winners selected and what is the judging criteria?

The list will be chosen through crowdsourced voting. That’s right; once nominations are in, we will open the voting polls for ~2 weeks so you, and your colleagues, followers, and fellow DAP professionals can vote. Those who make the final list will be contacted via email on Tuesday, September 29.

To ensure fairness and equity in the DAPP100, we limit the number of finalists per company to a maximum of four. This aims to foster a more balanced competition, allowing a broader range of individuals to gain recognition in the DAPP100 spotlight.

Who has been on the DAPP100 list in the past?

Check out the Top 100 DAP Professionals finalists from 2022, 2024, and 2025.

I was nominated, but do not wish to participate at this time. How can I opt out of being included?

Any nominee who wishes to be excluded can email dapp100@walkme.com to let us know and we’ll happily do so. Additionally, all nominees will receive an email informing them that they’ve been nominated and can reply to let us know they’d prefer to not be included.

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