Welcome to the 2026 Philadelphia ORBIE Awards, honoring the extraordinary CIOs and CISOs who turn complex technology and security challenges into meaningful business impact across Greater Philadelphia.
Those achievements reflect significant technical triumphs, but no executive gets there alone. Even the strongest enterprise leaders can feel isolated at times. Modern C-suite leadership demands a safe, trusted space to test ideas, navigate disruption, and sharpen strategy. When CIOs and CISOs connect with trusted peers, isolation transforms into clarity, confidence, and resilience.
This is the core mission of PhillyCIO and PhillyCISO: to bring together top CIOs and CISOs from Philadelphia’s leading organizations to build meaningful relationships, share what’s working, and create real business value. While industries and organization sizes may differ, leadership challenges—and the power of connection—are universal.
PhillyCIO and PhillyCISO are part of the Inspire Leadership Network, connecting CIOs and CISOs with over 2,000 C-suite executives across more than 50 chapters, spanning public, private, and nonprofit organizations across North America. Beyond technology and security executives, Inspire also serves communities for chief marketing officers (CMOs).
For over 25 years, the ORBIE Awards have served as the gold standard for recognizing technology and security leadership. We personally invite you to attend the 2026 Philadelphia ORBIE Awards to meet and support these outstanding technology and security leaders.
On behalf of PhillyCIO and PhillyCISO, congratulations to all nominees, finalists, and winners on your exceptional achievements. A special thank you to our awards partners, chapter underwriters, and dedicated team whose unwavering support makes the Philadelphia ORBIE Awards possible.
Enjoy the celebration, and congratulations to the leaders behind the transformation.
