2026 National ORBIE Awards honor top CIOs and CISOs across key industry categories in San Jose.

The 2026 National ORBIE Awards recognized outstanding leadership among chief information officers (CIOs) and chief information security officers (CISOs) across 11 categories, celebrating executives from major global and enterprise organizations. Winners included Jennifer Hartsock of Cargill and Sameer Purao of Celanese, highlighting excellence in digital and information leadership. This event, held in San Jose, California, is part of Inspire Leadership Network's efforts to foster executive relationships and inspire future leaders. The awards emphasize leadership effectiveness, industry engagement, and business impact, reinforcing the importance of strong IT leadership in today's business environment.