ChicagoCIO ORBIE Awards Honor Top Technology Executives Across Industries
Event summary
- The 2026 ChicagoCIO ORBIE Awards honored CIOs from Kellanova, Ulta Beauty, Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital, Health New England, Amsted Rail, and DuPage County for leadership and innovation.
- Over 400 guests attended the event, including top executives and industry leaders from Chicagoland.
- The ORBIE Awards recognize C-suite leaders who drive business transformation and industry impact through an independent peer-adjudicated process.
- The keynote address was delivered by Anuj Gaur, Global CIO of The Marmon Group, and Frank Modruson, former CIO of Accenture.
- The event was supported by various partners, including Baker Tilly, Burwood Group, Lumen, Slalom, TEKsystems, and others.
The big picture
The 2026 ChicagoCIO ORBIE Awards highlight the critical role of CIOs in shaping business strategy and driving technological innovation. As industries increasingly rely on digital transformation, the recognition of these leaders underscores the growing importance of technology leadership in achieving business success. The event also emphasizes the value of peer networks like ChicagoCIO in fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among top executives.
What we're watching
- Leadership Impact
- How the recognized CIOs will leverage their awards to drive further innovation and business value in their respective organizations.
- Industry Collaboration
- Whether the networking and partnerships formed at the event will lead to significant industry collaborations or technological advancements.
- Future Awards
- The pace at which future ORBIE Awards will continue to recognize and inspire the next generation of technology leaders.
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