Exclusive for: IT Executives
Location: Johannesburg
Date & Time: 25 November 2026 17:00
The annual CIO Awards recognise CIOs of listed companies, large corporations, state-owned entities and government institutions and award them for outstanding performance and leadership. Billed as the 'Oscars of IT', the ceremony will host top CIOs, VIPs and business partners for an exquisite evening of networking, entertainment and fine cuisine.
Programme
17h00: Registration, arrivals and networking (Outside lawn and bar area)
18h00: Welcome by Nik Rabinowitz (Ballroom)
18h10: Introduction by Nomahlubi Sonjica, Community Manager, CIO South Africa (Ballroom)
18h20: Celebrating 2026 nominees (with CIO Judge & Nik Rabinowitz)
18h40: Comedy Set by Nik Rabinowitz
18h50: Starters are served
19h20: Strategy & Leadership Award
19h25: Digital Innovation Award
19h30: IT Project of the Year Award
19h35: Smart Data Award
19h40: Comedy Set by Nik Rabinowitz
19h50: Mains are served
20h30: Keynote by Carina Bruwer
20h50: Cybersecurity Award
20h55: High-Performance Team Award
21h00: Dessert is served
21h20: Entertainment by Carina Bruwer
21h30: Public Sector CIO of the Year Award
21h35: Young CIO of the Year Award
21h40: Comedy Set by Nik Rabinowitz
21h50: CIO of the Year Award
21h55: Closing by Nik Rabinowitz & Nomahlubi Sonjica
22h00: End
For more information about this event, please contact Nomahlubi Sonjica: [email protected]. For table and awards sponsors, please contact Nick Smith: [email protected]
