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The Global CIO Community
Where technology’s visionaries lead together
Drive the future of technology innovation
Collaborate with industry trailblazers, uncover groundbreaking strategies, and gain access to exclusive resources designed for visionary CIOs and CTOs.
The CIO community
Where innovation meets connection
HotTopics' CIO Community is where technology’s boldest leaders converge to shape the future. Connect with the sharpest minds, ignite bold conversations, and gain insights that drive real-world transformation.
We empower you—personally and professionally. Through curated experiences, iconic venues, and exclusive events, we create opportunities to build lasting relationships with peers across the globe.
Lead boldly, inspire change, and shape the next era of technology.
Why join the CIO community
This is not your standard professional group. We unite the sharpest minds, boldest thinkers, and proven leaders to explore the future of technology leadership. With every connection, conversation, and event, we empower you to push the boundaries of technology within your organisation.
Executive networking
Connect and collaborate with peers in our global 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
2025 Tech Leadership Priorities
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Virtual event
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21 Jan 2025
Can AI Fix Workplace Collaboration?
Virtual event
13 Feb 2025
The Rise of the Business Technologist
Virtual event
18 Mar 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 CIO 100 awards
In partnership with IFS
Meet the Top 100 Global CIO Award Winners, nominated by our global community and selected by our independent judges.
CIO insights
Expert perspectives shaping technology's future
Tap into the expertise of the world’s leading CIOs and gain unparalleled insights into the ever-evolving technology landscape. From cutting-edge trends to transformative strategies, these perspectives empower you to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and lead with clarity in a complex digital world.
The Future CIO 100 awards
In partnership with Box
Meet the Top 100 Future CIO Award Winners, nominated by our global community and selected by our independent judges.
CIO interviews
Conversations that inspire and inform
Gain direct access to the insights of the most influential voices in the C-suite. Through in-depth interviews, uncover strategies, experiences, and perspectives that illuminate the evolving business landscape and redefine what’s possible in leadership and technology.
Meet the
Technology Advisory Board
Shaping the future of technology leadership
The HotTopics Technology Advisory Board is comprised of some of the most influential and forward-thinking leaders within our global community. Each member brings unparalleled expertise and visionary leadership, shaping our mission to drive innovation, excellence, and transformative change within the global technology landscape.
Alejandro Becerra
CISO, Telefonica
Alison Davis
CIO , GE Healthcare
Anna Barsby
CIO, 888 Holdings
Anna-Lisa Miller
CIO, Spectris
Avril Chester
CTO, Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Bradley Schaufenbuel
CISO, PayChex
Brian Brackenborough
CISO, C4
Catherine Buhler
CISO, Energy Australia
Charlotte Baldwin
CDIO, Costa Coffee
Christina Scott
CIO & CPO, OVO Energy
Christopher Neal
Global CISO, Ramsay Health Care
Conor Whelan
CIO, Experian
Deborah Wheeler
CISO, Delta Airlines
Donna Ross
CISO, Radian
Eileen Jennings-Brown
CIO, Exscientia
Freddie Quek
CTO, THS
George Eapen
CIO & CISO, Petrofac
Georgina Owens
CTO, William Hill International
Ian Cohen
CIO, Acacium Group
Inken Braunschmidt
Chief Innovation and Digital Officer, Halma
Itumeleng Makgati
CISO, Standard Bank Group
Joanna Drake
CIO, THG
Juan Villamil
CIO, Imperial
Les McCollum
CISO, UChicago Medical Center
Liz Banbury
CISO, Hiscox
Mark Walmsley
Global CISO, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Norma Dove-Edwin
CIO, National Grid
Paul Coby
CIO, Persimmon
Robert Sheesley
Group CIO, Wrench Group
Vukosi Sambo
Executive Head of Data Insights, Afrocentric Group
Connect with C-suite leaders
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