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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
BoxWorks 2025 Content + AI
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180 Studios, London
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4 Jun 2025
Virtual wine tasting: The art of experience
Virtual
17 Jun 2025
The Studio Sardinia, Forte Village, Luxury Resort
Sardinia, Italy
25 Jun 2025
How to achieve operational resilience in 2025
Kensington Palace
10 Jul 2025
An evening at the Tower of London
Tower of London
17 Jul 2025
Digital inclusion: The tech community's responsibility
Virtual event
22 Jul 2025
TechGirl Festival
The Abbey Stadium
28 Aug 2025
The Studio Nashville
Nashville, USA
27 Oct 2025
The sustainability of IT
Virtual event
4 Nov 2025
From content chaos to intelligence: What AI means for enterprises
Virtual
13 Nov 2025
The Studio, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly
London, UK
4 Dec 2025
The Global CIO and Future CIO 100
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.
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
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
Connect with C-suite leaders
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