The CapitalCIO ORBIE Awards is the premier C-suite leader recognition program in the Capital area.
Nominations officially open in December for the CapitalCIO ORBIE Awards, but even now you can nominate CIOs you know who are innovating, creating competitive advantage, inspiring others and implementing technologies to accomplish business strategy.
2026 CapitalCIO ORBIE Events
ORBIE Leadership Reception
March 2026 / Venue TBA
The ORBIE Leadership Reception recognizes the 2026 CapitalCIO ORBIE nominees - executive leaders driving innovation & transforming Capital's leading organizations.
Finalist Reception & Dinner
May 2026 / The Army and Navy Club
Meet your 2026 CapitalCIO ORBIE Finalists at the annual four-course gourmet chef’s dinner with sommelier-matched wine pairings.
CapitalCIO ORBIE Awards
June 2026 / The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
The winners of the 2026 CapitalCIO ORBIE Awards are announced live at this broadcast-quality, professionally produced awards ceremony.
2026 CapitalCIO ORBIE Partners
CapitalCIO ORBIE Awards Partners are trusted collaborators and supporters of ORBIE finalists who are invited experience the unique opportunity of recognizing the senior technology leadership of top organizations in the Capital area at ORBIE Award events.