Toronto ORBIE Awards 2026 Recognize Top Tech and Security Executives
Event summary
- The 2026 Toronto ORBIE Awards honored top CIOs and CISOs from major Toronto-based organizations on September 10, 2026.
- Winners included executives from Scotiabank, OpenText, Metrie, Toronto Transit Commission, Humber Polytechnic, TELUS, Western University, and C&R Software.
- Nearly 250 guests attended the event, which was hosted by InspireTORONTO and TorontoCISO.
- The awards recognized leadership in technology and security across eight categories, with winners selected through an independent peer-adjudicated process.
The big picture
The 2026 Toronto ORBIE Awards highlight the critical role of CIOs and CISOs in driving business transformation and security in major Toronto-based organizations. The event underscores the growing importance of technology and security leadership in shaping the economic landscape of the city. The recognition of executives from diverse sectors, including finance, education, and transportation, reflects the broad impact of technology innovation and security measures across industries.
What we're watching
- Leadership Impact
- How the recognized executives will leverage their awards to drive further innovation and security enhancements within their organizations.
- Industry Collaboration
- Whether the networking opportunities at the ORBIE Awards will lead to new partnerships or collaborative initiatives among the attending executives.
- Talent Retention
- The pace at which these recognized leaders can attract and retain top talent in the competitive technology and security sectors.
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