47 Canadian organizations changed how they work. Come celebrate them in person.
The 2026 CIO Awards Canada winners are in. Join us at CIO Summit & Awards Canada 2026 in Toronto to see them take the stage, and meet the technology leaders in the room with you.
2026 CIO Awards Canada winners
- Acres Enterprises Ltd
- BC Hydro
- CDW Canada
- IBM Canada
- PwC Canada
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
- Shared Services Canada
- VIA Rail Canada Inc.
The 2026 winners
In the awards’ fifth year, each of these teams showed real innovation in how they use technology, and measurable results to back it up. Here’s who earned the award.
Acres Enterprises Ltd.
BC Hydro
Bombardier
Bruce Power
Canadian Tire Corporation
City of Burlington
City of Kawartha Lakes
CDW Canada
HachiAI
IBM Canada
Parrish & Heimbecker Limited
Peel Region
This year’s winners had to show real change in how their organizations operate. Every finalist we reviewed had to prove the work moved the business forward, and that’s what makes this list worth paying attention to. It’s a privilege to celebrate the outstanding teams turning their vision into measurable results.
Antonia Funk
Event director, North America, IDC
Start the day at the CIO Summit
The gala is the finale of a full day. Earlier on November 19, senior Canadian technology and business leaders gather at Delta Hotels Toronto for the CIO Summit, this year on The Rise of Agentic Systems. It’s a one-day program for CIOs, CTOs, and senior IT and transformation leaders, covering modernization, resilience, risk, AI-driven innovation, and measurable business value.
What the summit covers
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Strategic leadership in the AI era
Driving growth and innovation with digital-first strategies.
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Innovation with business impact
Balancing emerging technologies with measurable business goals.
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Cloud, data, and cybersecurity
Building modern, resilient IT infrastructures.
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Smart resource management
Rethinking IT investments and vendor strategies.
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Real-world insights
Lessons from CIOs and IT leaders driving transformation across industries.C
What it took to win
Winning a CIO Award Canada means standing out on two counts. Both are judged on the evidence the teams submitted.
IT innovation
Using technology in a new way, to change how the organization works or how it serves its customers.
Business value delivery
Measurable impact, backed by data, on the organization’s business results.
Where to find us
The summit and the gala both take place at Delta Hotels Toronto.
Address: 75 Lower Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 3A6
Located near the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, CN Tower, and Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada.
Nearby Transportation
- Bus Station
Union Station Bus Terminal (GO bus)
- Subway Station
Union Station
- Train Station
UP Express Station in Union Station to Pearson Airport
Join us on November 19 and celebrate Canada's technology leaders.
Spend the day at the CIO Summit, free for tech executives, then stay for the gala to applaud the 2026 winners and meet your peers.
Register free for the summit