Every great project has a story, but not every story is told in a way that wins. This webinar walks CIOs, technology leaders, and their teams through what it takes to turn a strong project into a strong CIO100 Awards entry. We're bringing together the people closest to the judging process to demystify what happens after you hit submit, and what separates the entries that place from the ones that don't.
Every Great Project
Has a Story
What Our Independent Judges Look For
CIO100 entries are assessed by an independent judging panel against five criteria: business value, innovation, strategic alignment, return on investment, and execution. Knowing what judges are actually looking for is the difference between an entry that describes a project and one that proves its impact. This session breaks down each criterion and shows you, with real guidance, how to build evidence into your submission from the start.
What You'll Walk Away With
This is a complete working session. By the time we wrap up, you'll:
Know the Criteria
What judges actually look for - and how to prove it
Learn From the Inside
Do's and don'ts straight from those who've seen it all
Navigate the Portal
A step-by-step walkthrough of submission and key deadlines
Ask the Judges
Your questions, answered live by the panel
Target Audience
This webinar is designed for the people who build, lead, and champion technology projects across Africa. Whether you're submitting for the first time or refining an entry that's come close before, this session gives you the inside track.
CIOs & Technology Leaders
Anyone considering submitting a project for the CIO100 Awards 2026
Project & Delivery Teams
The people who led the work and can speak to its real impact
Communications & PR Leads
Those responsible for shaping how the submission is written and presented
First-Time Entrants
Organisations new to CIO100 who want a clear walkthrough before they submit
Host welcome, housekeeping, and introduction of the judging panel representative(s).
About CIO100 Awards 2026
Overview of the awards program, its purpose, categories, and why it matters for CIOs and technology leaders.
Deep-dive into the five judging criteria: Business value & impact, Innovation, Strategy & alignment, Return on investment, and Execution & leadership — with guidance on what earns a strong entry in each.