National ORBIE Awards

When technology works perfectly, does anyone notice?

For over 25 years, the ORBIE Awards have recognized technology executives for outstanding leadership.

At the National ORBIE Awards, previous ORBIE winners are given the opportunity to compete for the title of National ORBIE Winner, with winners announced live at the National ORBIE Awards Dinner on the final evening of Converge25.

About the ORBIE Awards

The ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the country, honoring chief information officers and chief information security officers who demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. CIOs & CISOs are recognized in multiple categories, based on the size and scope of their organization and responsibilities.

Awards Events

Finalist Event

This live, national event is hosted on the Imaginate platform, where prior year national winners announce live the 2025 National ORBIE Awards finalists.

Finalist Dinner

The most exclusive event in the ORBIE Awards program is the Finalist Dinner. This event, themed “The Most Interesting Members in the World”, is a multi-course experience, with a chef-introduced menu and sommelier-selected wine pairings, led by finalists and attended by members and select sponsor executives.

National ORBIE Awards

ORBIE winners from across North America compete for the National ORBIE Award. Winners are announced live during the National ORBIE Dinner, a broadcast-quality, professionally produced, awards ceremony recognizing outstanding technology leaders in the business community.

Expect the unexpected. Expect to be delighted. Be ready to pause, think deeply about something you just heard, and to take action.

Curt Carver

VP & CIO

UAB

Valuable content and relationship building with numerous moments of surprise and delight.

Rachel Lockett

CIO

Pohlad Companies

Engaging, inspiring, thought-provoking…awesome!

Judith Apshago

VP of Information Technology

Amtrak

An amazing and exceptional platform in a super private setting to connect, learn, teach and build relationships with likeminded senior business and technology leaders.

Ganesh Iyer

CEO

NIO

The relationships developed, insights into growing our amazing leadership teams, approaches to fostering a people-first culture, leading by influence, and so much more were priceless.

Bryce Carter

CIO

City of Arlington

At Converge, I had the opportunity to learn from others who face the same challenges and issues I encounter daily.

Ken Somogyi

VP Information Technology

MERS/Goodwill

This CIO conference is unlike any I've ever attended. I've learned so much, made new friends, and built lasting bonds. The sense of belonging and care is second to none.

Darlene Williams

SVP & CIO

Rocket Software

I will tell you it is hands down the best conference that I’ve ever been to as a CIO leader.

Andrea Markstrom

CIO

Schulte Roth & Zabel

It's all about building relationships at Converge... and then continuing to nurture them after you leave.

Brett Lansing

CIO

AccentCare

Great networking event and one of the best collection of conversations about the challenges facing CIOs now and in the future.

Randy Volkin

CIO

Perry Homes

Outstanding gathering of best of the best global business and technology leaders. A forum to connect, share best practices, and celebrate with the best CIO's in the world.

Mike Schmidt

CIO

Deloitte

Probably one of the best CIO oriented conferences I've attended. Good combination of networking, learning, and motivational.

Jim Cavellier

EVP & CIO

Cass Information Systems

Very impressed with the conference - certainly exceeded my expectations. Well done! The speakers and topics were excellent but everything still had a light, fun, and engaging mood.

Justin McFarland

EVP of Information Technology

McCarthy Holdings, Inc.

The caliber and quality of the presenters are outstanding—it's like attending a masterclass.

Todd Kackley

VP & CIO

Textron

Converge provided me very valuable exposure to the needs that CEOs and board members have of their CISO. By hearing first hand their perspective, I’m much better positioned to be an even better enterprise leader in my organization.

Ian Schneller

CISO and DSVP

Health Care Service Corporation

Phenomenal planning, preparation, arrangement and execution. This mirrored 'Hollywood Oscars'.

Nagarajan Muthusamy

CIO, CTO & CISO

Reliable Parts

The best and most collaborative event for technology business leaders that you'll attend this year.

Jamey Taylor

CTO & CISO

StateServ

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August 12–14, 2025 | New York City

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