2026 South Florida ORBIE Awards Recognize South Florida’s Top Technology Executives

June 1, 2026 - 20:14

MIAMI, June 1, 2026 -- The 2026 South Florida ORBIE Awards recently recognized the region's most influential technology executives, with top honors going to chief information officers from Carrier Global and other leading organizations. The annual event, hosted by the South Florida CIO Leadership Association, celebrates innovation, leadership, and the strategic impact of technology in business.

This year's winners were selected from a competitive field of nominees across multiple categories, including large enterprise, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. The awards highlight how CIOs and other tech leaders are driving digital transformation, improving cybersecurity, and leveraging data to solve complex challenges. Judges evaluated candidates based on their professional achievements, community involvement, and ability to foster inclusive teams.

The ceremony brought together hundreds of technology executives, industry partners, and business leaders from across South Florida. Attendees networked and shared insights on emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, cloud migration, and talent development. The ORBIE Awards have become a key fixture in the region's tech calendar, underscoring Miami and its surrounding areas as a growing hub for innovation and executive leadership.

Organizers noted that the 2026 honorees represent a diverse range of industries, from logistics and healthcare to finance and manufacturing. The event also featured a keynote address on the future of technology leadership in an era of rapid change.