HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. — The 2026 SoCal ORBIE Awards recognized outstanding chief information officers (CIOs) and chief information security officers (CISOs) from various prominent organizations including Tillys, Caterpillar, UCLA, and Cedars-Sinai. The event, hosted by SoCalCIO, SoCalCISO, and SanDiegoCIO, honored leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and business impact in technology and security. Held at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, the ceremony celebrated excellence across nine award categories, drawing over 400 attendees from Southern California's top companies and technology partners.

The ORBIE Awards are considered a prestigious recognition program for technology and security executives who drive meaningful business transformation. Keynote speaker Michael Relich of Tillys highlighted the importance of leadership in these roles. Tatiana Sana, Chair of SoCalCIO, emphasized the critical role CIOs and CISOs play in leading successful strategies. Paul Miller and Mark Hagan, chairs of SoCalCISO and SanDiegoCIO respectively, noted the awards' focus on leadership excellence and business value. Tatiana Sana said “Behind every successful technology and security strategy is a CIO or CISO leading the vision”.

CREDIT: Inspire Leadership Network
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