In recognition of the vast range of talent and excellence in the UK’s IT industry, the CIO 100 UK has become the benchmark for achievement, insight sharing, and collaboration among an influential community of tech decision-makers who drive meaningful business outcomes through digital leadership, strategic vision, and technology breakthroughs.
Once again, the prestigious awards are back for 2026 as part of the global CIO Awards project, now in its fourth decade after first starting in the US and then expanding to other markets such as Germany, Spain, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, India, and, of course, the UK.
The deadline for this year’s applicants to enter is May 21, however, and the CIO 100 Awards & Conference UK takes place on September 24 at the prestigious Royal Lancaster hotel in London. During the event, past award winners and nominees will be in attendance to share their success stories with other IT leaders, creating an invaluable peer-to-peer learning experience.
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CIO.com, a publication of Foundry, highlights the work of top-level executives who drive valuable and measurable business results through digital leadership and strategic vision, and the CIO 100 UK celebrates those leaders. So the application process is designed to attract the best of the best by accepting various formats either by text, video, audio, or interview.
They should also focus on delivering evidence-based answers that show data-driven impact, strong leadership, and alignment between technology and business goals. Plus, they should demonstrate how they shaped culture, collaboration, and strategic direction through specific actions. Of course, submissions should highlight standout achievements as well, with concise examples that showcase meaningful outcomes and what differentiates their leadership.
To read the full guidance for applying, please view the Guidance Criteria Document. You can also view the questions at a glance. And if you have any questions regarding your application, please email events-uk@foundryco.com.
Submit your application online here.
Every event at a glance
Here, you can find all of Foundry’s global CIO Award events at a glance. To show interest, register, or query anything, please contact our colleagues in the respective regions.
Currently, we’re accepting nominations for the CIO 100 and CIO 50 awards in the following countries and regions:
- CIO 100 USA (August 2026) — Application phase closed; registration for the conference is open here. Learn more
- CIO of the Year Germany (October 2026) — Application deadline: May 15, 2026. Learn more
- CIO 100 UK (September 2026) — Application deadline: May 21, 2026. Learn more
- CIO 50 Spain (October 2026) — Application deadline: May 29, 2026. Learn more
- CIO 100 India (September 2026) — Application deadline: June 5, 2026. Learn more
- CIO 100 Australia (September 2026) — Application deadline: June 19, 2026. Learn more
- CIO 100 ASEAN (November 2026) — Application deadline: July 27, 2026. Learn more
- CIO 50 Japan (December 2026) — Application deadline: mid-August 2026. Learn more
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