
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


Can AI fix workplace collaboration?
Virtual event
13 Feb 2025

European Advisory Board launch
Virtual event
14 Feb 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

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

Leveraging success: How we solved our legacy data challenge (Nordic)
Virtual event
3 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 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
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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