Updated
Updated · The Boston Globe · Jun 9
Globe Journalists Unveil 2026 Tech Power Players List for 1 Annual Ranking
Updated
Updated · The Boston Globe · Jun 9

Globe Journalists Unveil 2026 Tech Power Players List for 1 Annual Ranking

3 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · Jun 9

Summary

  • The 2026 Tech Power Players list spotlights local leaders across software, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, climate tech and health tech, in Globe business journalists' annual ranking.
  • Globe journalists chose and vetted all candidates, with many nominees coming from outside sources, then ranked them on economic impact, influence in the tech community and work on mentorship and diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Recent achievements were given extra weight, while biotech was excluded from this year's list.
  • Some companies or institutions received a shared slot for more than 1 honoree, marked by a darker blue ranking tag.

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