## Meet the 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Awards Finalists

> MinnesotaCIO has announced finalists for the 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Awards, which recognizes the best-of-the-best in Minnesota technology leadership. Winners will be announced at the Minnesota ORBIE Awards on July 17, 2026 at the Marriott Minneapolis City Center.

[Meet the 2026 Finalists](https://minnesotacio.org/awards/2026)

#### 2026 Awards Season

ORBIE nominees & finalists are honored at a series of executive events, beginning with the Nominee Event and ending with the Minnesota ORBIE Awards.

[View All Events](https://minnesotacio.org/events#award-events)

## 2026 Keynote

### Rahoul Ghose, CIO, ECMC Group

## Partnership

Minnesota ORBIE Awards Partners are more than supporters—they’re trusted collaborators, invited by local CIOs and CISOs to join in recognizing Minnesota & Fargo’s top technology leaders through exclusive, year-round events.

[Learn More](https://minnesotacio.org/partnership)

## 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Awards Agenda

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| --- | --- |
| 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Pre-Event Networking |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | VIP Reception |
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Minnesota ORBIE Awards |

## Leadership Award Recipient

### John Avenson, SVP & Chief Technology, Minnesota Twins

#### Explore 20 years of ORBIE finalists and winners.

[Visit ORBIE.org](https://orbie.org/archive)