2026 Seattle ORBIE Awards honor top CIOs and CISOs for leadership and innovation in technology and security.

The 2026 Seattle ORBIE Awards recognized leading CIOs and CISOs from major organizations like Starbucks, Weyerhaeuser, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for outstanding leadership in technology and enterprise security. The event highlighted the critical role these executives play in driving business transformation and protecting enterprises, with awards given across nine categories based on leadership, innovation, and business impact. Over 450 industry leaders attended the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of technology and security in the Pacific Northwest's economy. The awards also strengthen connections among C-suite executives and inspire future leaders in the tech and security sectors.