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HotTopics Global C-suite Awards

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Nominated by peers. Judged by peers. Celebrated globally.

The HotTopics Global C-suite Awards recognise technology and B2B marketing leaders doing work that actually matters.

The big ideas. The hard decisions. The teams built. The change delivered.

And because leadership looks different when you’ve lived it, the awards are shaped by the people who understand it best: your peers.

Built by leaders, for leaders

HotTopics is a global community of more than 20,000 technology and marketing executives, and our awards are built around that community.

Leaders are nominated by peers, judged by experienced C-suite executives and celebrated alongside the people shaping what comes next.

 

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By leaders, for leaders

Recognition from people who understand the pressure, the trade-offs and the work behind the title.
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20,000+ global executives

A community of technology and marketing leaders across major markets around the world.

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Connect with the C-suite

Recognition opens the door to new conversations, new relationships and new perspectives.
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Trusted by global brands

Leaders from some of the world’s biggest organisations are part of the HotTopics community.

 

Award categories

Two programmes. One global community.

HotTopics Global CIO 100

For CIOs, CTOs, CDOs


HotTopics Global CISO 100

For senior cybersecurity leaders 


HotTopicsGlobal CDO 100

For senior data leaders


HotTopics Global B2B CMO 100

For B2B marketing leaders

 

HotTopics Global  Future CIO 100

For rising technology leaders on the path to the C-suite


HotTopics Global Future CISO 100

For rising cybersecurity leaders on the path to the C-suite


HotTopics Global Future CDO 100

For rising data leaders on the path to the C-suite


HotTopics Global Future B2B CMO 100

For rising B2B marketing leaders on the path to the C-suite

 

HotTopics Global Hall of Fame

For established leaders whose contribution has had a lasting impact on their profession and community.

 

 

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Trusted by

Shell
Google
JM
Unilever
Unilever
Diageo
BT
Experian
GE
NTT Ltd.
Boeing
American Airlines
Cisco
Oracle
Target
ForgeRock
AXA
Airbus
Telefonica
BASF
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One global awards programme

One global judging process. One set of winners. Five celebrations.

Ceremonies held as part of the HotTopics Studio

 

Global Awards Ceremony

Global awards ceremony

27th October 2026
Country Music Hall of Fame,
Nashville

The world’s top CIOs, CISOs, CDOs and CMOs come together in Nashville for an unforgettable celebration at one of music’s most iconic venues.

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European awards ceremony

19th November 2026
Johan Cruijff Arena,
Amsterdam

Europe’s leading technology executives gather in Amsterdam for a night of celebration, connection, and recognition at the legendary Johan Cruijff Arena.

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UK awards ceremony

2nd December  2026
BAFTA,
London

The UK’s most inspiring technology leaders unite for a red carpet celebration at BAFTA — recognising the people shaping the future of the industry.

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Global Awards Ceremony

Global awards ceremony

27th October 2026
Country Music Hall of Fame,
Nashville

The world’s top CIOs, CISOs, CDOs and CMOs come together in Nashville for an unforgettable celebration at one of music’s most iconic venues.

johan cruijff arena

European awards ceremony

19th November 2026
Johan Cruijff Arena,
Amsterdam

Europe’s leading technology executives gather in Amsterdam for a night of celebration, connection, and recognition at the legendary Johan Cruijff Arena.