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Celebrating Excellence Since 2021

About the CIO Awards Africa

The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa is the premier recognition platform celebrating visionary IT leaders and their transformative contributions to digital innovation across the African continent.

Our Mission

Elevating IT Leadership Excellence

We are committed to identifying, recognizing, and celebrating the outstanding achievements of Chief Information Officers and technology leaders who are driving digital transformation and innovation across African organizations.

  • Recognize exceptional IT leadership
  • Promote digital transformation best practices
  • Build a community of technology visionaries
Our Vision

Africa's Premier IT Recognition Platform

To be the most respected and influential platform for recognizing IT excellence in Africa, inspiring the next generation of technology leaders and fostering innovation that drives continental growth and global competitiveness.

11 Countries

Pan-African Recognition

Our Journey

A Legacy of Excellence

2021

Inaugural CIO Awards Nigeria launched with 500+ attendees

2022

Expanded to recognize leaders across 5 African countries

2023

Pan-African reach extended to 8 countries with 1,200+ nominations

2024

Celebrating 11 African nations with record-breaking entries

2025

Continental excellence recognized across all major economies

Our Values

What We Stand For

Integrity

Every entry is evaluated with the highest standards of transparency and fairness.

Excellence

We celebrate only the most impactful innovations that transform organizations.

Community

Building a network of visionary leaders shaping Africa's digital future.

Pan-African

Recognizing talent across 11 African nations without borders or limitations.

Pan-African Reach

Celebrating Leaders Across 11 Nations

Our awards recognize IT excellence across the African continent's most dynamic economies.

NigeriaKenyaSouth AfricaGhanaRwandaTanzaniaUgandaEgyptMoroccoSenegalCôte d'Ivoire

Ready to Showcase Your Excellence?

Join the ranks of Africa's most distinguished IT leaders. Submit your entry today.