1. Can you explain more about the methodology behind selecting leaders for the BT150 list? Leaders are nominated to the BT150 through referrals from alumnis, technology vendors and analysts. Once we take referrals, we then do reference checks looking for real projects completed, leadership and mentorship, and standing among colleagues and peer groups. There also is a No A-hole policy so that often eliminates nominees.
     
  2. What is the BT150 Program? The BT150 is a non-commercial annual awards program and there are no fees to be an inductee. The list is a who's who of innovative CIOs, CMOs, CDOs, and other digital leaders from around the globe. This elite list recognizes senior executives who are leading transformation efforts around the world. 
     
  3. Who are past year's BT150 members?
    • 2024-2025 BT150
    • 2023-2024 BT150
    • 2022-2023 BT150
    • 2021-2022 BT150
    • 2020-2021 BT150
    • 2019-2020 BT150
    • 2018-2019 BT150
    • 2017-2018 BT10
    • BT150 Hall of Fame
     
  4. Can I nominate an executive? Yes, but you must provide executive contact information. Any applications without executive contact information will be disqualified.
     
  5. What are the elements of the nomination form? The BT150 nomination form opens up every January. Check back under the BT150 tab on our website for more details on the nomination form.
     
  6. Are there fees to be a part of the BT150? Nope. 

  7. When will the BT150 members be announced? New members are announced in May. All executives are invited to attend Constellation's Connected Enterprise innovation summit in October.

  8. Does it cost a fee for executives to attend CCE? Nope! We cover your registration, up to 3 nights at the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay, and all meals and entertainment on site. You will be responsible for your travel to and from the venue. Please email our marketing team if you did not recieve your special registration link.

  9. Are executives required to attend CCE in order to be a part of the recognition? Nope! But we strongly encourage attendance for the unique networking opportunities and knowledge sharing sessions.

  10. Are new BT150 members recognized at CCE? Yes! New members will be publicly recognized for their accomplishments and will receive an award on stage as part of the program.

  11. What benefits are included with being a BT150 member?
    • Schedule a free 15 minute 1:1 meeting with Constellation CEO R “Ray” Wang on any topic around business transformation.
    • One complimentary piece of research from Constellation’s Research library.
    • An exclusive invitation to appear on either of our leading podcasts focused on innovation and leadership, DisrupTV or CRTV.
    • An exclusive Constellation Insights 1:1 interview with our Editor in Chief, Larry Dignan
    • A monthly newsletter curated for you that covers all the latest innovations and news happening in the enterprise and beyond
    • A monthly invite to our exclusive CXO round table meeting. 
    • BT150 LinkedIn Community Group – a hub for connecting with BT150 members and a place you can come to ask questions and share experiences and knowledge.
    • Constellation’s VIP Black Card - those who join us at CCE will receive the black card which gives you access to exclusive CR receptions at major events, invites to intimate dinners around the country and more.

  12. What is discussed on the monthly CXO round table meetings? Check out some of our recap blogs from our Editor-in-Chief, Larry Dignan, to get a feel for what we discuss on these meetings.
    • BT150 zeitgeist: AI, efficiency, vendor angst and finding the right IT structure
    • BT150 zeitgeist: CxOs weigh in on SaaS consumption models for genAI, agentic AI
    • BT150 CxO zeitgeist: AI agents promising, but in transition period
    • BT150 zeitgeist: AI agent questions, SaaS ate the opex and job woes
    • BT150 Zeitgeist: GenAI projects and culture, performance management
    • BT150 zeitgeist: Dear SaaS vendors: Your customers are pissed
    • 2024 in review: What we learned from our BT150 CxOs
    • BT15O Zeitgeist: Vendor procurement, cool projects and margin compression
    • BT150 zeitgeist: Agentic AI has to be more than an 'API wearing an agent t-shirt'

  13. Can I see examples of the 1:1 Constellation Insights interviews? Absolutely! Check out our BT150 Spotlight interviews below.
    • Practical Advice for the Boardroom: Driving AI Adoption
    • Bridging the Gap Between Healthcare & Technology: A COO's Perspective
    • Balancing AI, Innovation, and Resilience at Jewelers Mutual Group
    • The Future of AI and Autonomous Vehicles in Smart Cities
    • Multiplying Impact: How Six Flags Leveraged Industry Partnerships
    • Leveraging Process Mining and GenAI to Optimize Software Development
    • BT150 Spotlight: Centurion Health's Johnny Wu on delivering healthcare in prisons
    • BT150's Ashwin Rangan on CIO evolution, technology curves and what it means for genAI deployments
    • BT150 Spotlight: Jewelers Mutual John Kreul on Human-Centric AI, CX, Returns and Future-Proofing
    • How Wayfair's Tech Transformation Aims to Drive Revenue While Saving Money

  14. What is discussed at CCE? Check out our recap blogs below to learn about some of the key takeaways from our biggest event.
    • 2025 in preview: What Constellation Research’s analysts say
    • Constellation Research's Connected Enterprise 2024: All the takeaways
    • Takeaways on successful AI, generative AI projects
    • Is AI data center buildout a case of irrational exuberance?
    • Enterprise software 2025: Three big shifts to watch

  15. Can I promote the recognition? Yes! Please use these promotional resources.

  16. Still have more questions? Reach out to our Director of Marketing, Elle Froze, at elle@constellationr.com.