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The global CDO community
Connect and lead in digital innovation
Shape the digital future
Join a global community of Chief Digital Officers who are driving transformation, innovation, and growth. Collaborate with peers, uncover pioneering strategies, and access exclusive resources that empower you to lead with confidence in an ever-evolving digital world.

The CDO community
Where innovation drives transformation
HotTopics' CDO Community is the ultimate destination for digital leaders shaping the future of business. Connect with the brightest minds, share strategies, and tackle the challenges of driving digital innovation at scale.
We’re here to help you thrive—both personally and professionally. Through curated events, iconic venues, and exclusive experiences, we foster meaningful connections with peers across the globe, empowering you to stay ahead in a fast-changing landscape.
This isn’t just a network. It’s the community where digital pioneers unite to inspire and lead.
Why join the CDO community
This is not just a professional network. It’s a movement of visionary leaders redefining how businesses leverage digital to innovate and grow. Every interaction, event, and resource is designed to help you drive impactful transformation in your organisation.
Executive networking
Connect and collaborate in our global C-suite network
Inspirational events
Fuel your innovation at transformative events
Industry insights
Access cutting-edge insights from industry leaders
C-suite Awards
Recognise excellence with our C-suite awards

CDO events
Extraordinary experiences, limitless innovation
Our events bring together the digital world's boldest leaders at iconic venues across the globe. These exclusive gatherings are designed to spark collaboration, inspire innovation, and create lasting relationships that drive digital transformation.

Nashville Advisory Board Meetup
Virtual event
4 Mar 2025

From experiment to exactitude: Make hybrid work a success in 2025
London, UK
6 Mar 2025


The rise of the business technologist
Virtual event
18 Mar 2025

Reinventing workplace productivity in the AI-assisted organisation
Virtual event
25 Mar 2025


From GenAI to agentic: Change management in an age of constant innovation
Sky Garden
27 Mar 2025

How AI is reshaping enterprise software - and IT
House of Commons
15 Apr 2025

The Studio, Abbey Road Studios
London, UK
30 Apr 2025

The Studio Sardinia, Forte Village, Luxury Resort
Sardinia, Italy
25 Jun 2025

Digital inclusion: The tech community's responsibility
Virtual event
22 Jul 2025

The Studio Nashville
Nashville, USA
27 Oct 2025

The sustainability of IT
Virtual event
4 Nov 2025

The Studio, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly
London, UK
4 Dec 2025

The Global CDO 100 Awards
Meet the Top 100 CDO Award Winners, nominated by our global community and selected by our independent judges.

The Studio
The Studio is where the world’s top executives gather to shape the future. Connecting a global network of over 19,000 C-suite leaders—including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs, CFOs, and CMOs—this award-winning event series is a catalyst for bold ideas, transformative partnerships, and industry-defining leadership.
Meet the HotTopics
Technology advisory board
The HotTopics Technology Advisory Board is comprised of some of the most influential and forward-thinking leaders within our global community. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective, contributing to our mission of driving technological innovation and excellence. This board serves as a cornerstone of our efforts to stay ahead of industry trends, provide strategic insights, and foster a community of innovation.

Alejandro Becerra
Digital Security Director, Telefónica

Alison Davis
ED, IT/Business Relationships, GE Healthcare

Anna Barsby
Founder and Managing Partner, Tessiant

Anna-Lisa Miller
Group CIO, Spectris plc

Avril Chester
CTO, Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Bradley Schaufenbuel
VP and CISO, Paychex

Brian Brackenborough
CISO, Channel 4

Catherine Buhler
CISO, EnergyAustralia

Charlotte Baldwin
Global Chief Digital & Information Officer, Costa Coffee

Christina Scott
COO, Blue Door Fertility

Christopher Neal
Global CISO, Ramsay Health Care

Conor Whelan
Group CIO, The Access Group

Deborah Wheeler
CISO, Delta Airlines
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Donna Ross
CISO, Radian

Eileen Jennings-Brown
CIO, Exscientia

Freddie Quek
Board Director, eLife Sciences Publications

George Eapen
Group CIO, Former - Petrofac
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Georgina Owens
Group CTO, Playnetic

Ian Cohen
NED & Board Advisor,

Inken Braunschmidt
NED, TT Electronics plc

Itumeleng Makgati
Divisional Executive: Group Technology, Nedbank
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Joanna Drake
CTO, THG

Juan Villamil
Group Chief Innovation Officer, UBDS Group

Les McCollum
SVP, Deputy CISO, Synchrony

Liz Banbury
CISO, Thames Water

Mark Walmsley
Global CISO, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Norma Dove-Edwin
Group CDO & CIO, Rolls-Royce

Paul Coby
CIO, Persimmon Homes

Robert Sheesley
Board Member / CIO, Bump Social

Vukosi Sambo
CIO, STM Healthcare Investments, PHA & Marara Group

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