The global benchmark for IT excellence

Name: CIO 100 Awards & Conference UK
Start: 2026-09-24T09:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-24T17:00+00:00
Location: Royal Lancaster London, UK

The CIO 100 UK celebrates the most innovative and impactful technology leaders across the UK. Recognised as one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades, the CIO 100 honours CIOs and senior technology executives who drive meaningful business outcomes through digital leadership, strategic vision, and technology innovation.

With a global heritage spanning more than three decades, the CIO 100 has become a trusted platform for recognising achievement, sharing insight, and connecting an influential community of technology decision-makers.

The benefits of CIO 100 recognition

Join an exclusive global community of the world’s top IT leaders, recognised for outstanding technology leadership.

Elevate your profile among peers, strengthening your influence and visibility across the industry.

Celebrate the achievements of your team and organisation in delivering innovative IT strategies and initiatives.

Raise the profile of your profession and inspire the next generation of IT leaders.

How to apply

Application process:

Applicants can only enter on behalf of themselves.

The application process has been redesigned to attract diverse candidates by accepting multiple different formats: text, video, audio and interview.

Applicants should focus on delivering clear, evidence-based answers that show measurable impact, strong leadership, and alignment between technology and business goals. They should demonstrate how they shaped culture, collaboration, and strategic direction through specific actions rather than broad statements. Finally, submissions should highlight standout achievements with concise examples that showcase meaningful outcomes and what differentiates their leadership.

Application criteria:

To be eligible to apply for the CIO100 Awards, applicants must be the most senior IT decision-maker within their organisation.

The applicant must also have been at their current organisation for one year up until the date CIO 100 submissions open.

Consultants, IT vendors, software/hardware suppliers and market research or information services companies will not be eligible for the CIO 100. Additionally, individuals currently applying for 2026 Next CIO or 2025 Next CIO and Next CSO cohort members will not be considered.

Applicants must also be living and working in the UK and be available for the second stage of the application process between June and August.

Applications will not be published and only shared with the judging committee.

Entries open soon