BostonCIO Honors Top Tech Executives at 2026 ORBIE Awards
Event summary
- The 2026 BostonCIO ORBIE Awards honored CIOs from Fidelity Investments, Marsh, Pegasystems, The Kraft Group, Granite Telecommunications, Leerink Partners, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Point32Health.
- Nearly 350 guests attended the event, representing leading New England organizations and their technology partners.
- The ORBIE Awards recognize leadership excellence in technology innovation and business value creation.
- The event was hosted by BostonCIO, a chapter of the Inspire Leadership Network.
The big picture
The 2026 BostonCIO ORBIE Awards highlight the critical role of CIOs in driving business transformation and technology innovation across various industries. The event underscores the growing importance of technology leadership in organizations of all sizes, from large enterprises to smaller corporations. The recognition of executives from diverse sectors such as finance, healthcare, and education reflects the broad impact of technology on modern business operations.
What we're watching
- Leadership Impact
- How the recognized CIOs will leverage their awards to drive further innovation and business value within their organizations.
- Industry Collaboration
- Whether the networking opportunities at the ORBIE Awards will lead to new partnerships or collaborations among the attending executives.
- Talent Retention
- The pace at which recognized CIOs can attract and retain top talent, given the prestige associated with the ORBIE Awards.
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