Leaders Awards 2025

Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards 2025 will take place on Friday, 28th November, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork. Nominations are now open for the Leaders Awards 2025, our annual celebration of innovation, achievement, and impact across the South West’s tech ecosystem.

For more than 18 years, the Leaders Awards have recognised the trailblazers, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of technology in the South West. This black-tie gala brings together tech leaders, educators, start-ups, multinationals, and SMEs for a night of recognition, connection, and celebration.

Nominations close on 10th October 2025, with winners announced on the night. Attendees can look forward to an evening of celebration and entertainment, making the Leaders Awards not only a flagship event for the tech sector but also a fantastic option for

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Date And Time

2025-11-28 @ 07:00 PM to 2025-11-28 @ 11:30 PM

Registration End Date 2025-11-28

Location

Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork.

Leaders Awards 2025 Categories include:

  • Tech Start Up of the Year
  • Scale Up of the Year
  • Multinational of the Year
  • Small Indigenous Company of the Year
  • Smart Technology Innovation
  • Best Learning Workplace sponsored byTech Industry Alliance Skillnet
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • AI
  • Excellence in Education
  • Tech Person of the Year Award
  • Chairperson Award

To find out more about each category and submit a nomination visit: Leaders AwardsNominations 2025

Event Tickets: All winners will be announced at the gala dinner on awards night. The evening promises abundant networking, celebration, and entertainment for all to enjoy. The Leaders Awards night could also be a fantastic option for any Christmas parties. Mark your calendars and prepare to join us for an unforgettable night.

To order tickets please contact us directly at: info@techindustryalliance.ie, ticket pricing is listed below (All ticket prices are exclusive ofVAT). Ticket sales will be on a first come first served basis with priority given to all members.

Event Details:

Start Time: 7.00pm (begins with a drinks reception)

Dress Code: Black Tie

Ticket prices include a complimentary bus service to and from the event from Kerry, departing from Tralee & Killarney. Please advise us when booking your ticket if you wish to reserve spaces.

Special hotel rates are available for attendees, please contact the Radisson Blu as soon as possible for more information.

Event MC: Anton Savage

Anton Savage is a seasoned broadcaster, journalist, and communications advisor with extensive experience across TV, radio, and print media. He has hosted numerous shows, including The Sunday Business Show,Ireland AM, The Tonight Show, The LastWord, and the PPI Gold Medal-winning AntonSavage Show. Currently, Anton presents TheAnton Savage Show, a dynamic current affairs programme on weekend mornings, and regularly steps in as relief presenter on The Pat Kenny Show and The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk. As a columnist for The Sunday Business Post.