The CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards will continue to honor a broader range of categories, celebrating the innovation, collaboration, and transformative accomplishments of tech professionals across all levels. From visionary executives to talented practitioners, we’ll shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions shaping Pittsburgh’s thriving tech landscape. This awards event is your opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of Southwestern PA's most hardworking CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, deserving tech leaders, and tech teams. Brought to you by the Tech Council and our partners at the Greater Pittsburgh CIO/CISO Groups, you are invited to join us annually for the biggest celebratory event of the year—a night you and your team surely won’t want to miss!

Save the date for the 2026 CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards: Thursday, April 16

Nominations are now OPEN for the 2026 CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards!
CLICK HERE to submit a nomination form by EOB Friday, February 13!

CLICK HERE to learn more about the new categories!

Past finalists include Information Technology and Security Officer executives from companies of all sizes, non-profits, and government/higher education institutions. Each year, winners are selected for individual category awards with one honoree receiving the CIO Choice Lifetime Achievement Award.

Chief Information Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, and IT team members in equivalent positions are eligible and will be recognized for their innovation and creativity in planning and deploying their enterprise systems, future technology goals, management philosophies, and service to the industry and community.

For more information or questions about the event, contact Megan Colf, Sr. Director, Major Programs & Events at mcolf@pghtech.org.

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