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 Christmas parties. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable night.

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 by Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• ESG

• 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 Awards Nominations 2025

Sponsorship: There are limited sponsorship opportunities remaining, for more information please contact us on: info@techindustryalliance.ie

Tickets: Discounted tickets will be available for all Tech Industry Alliance members. Stay tuned for more details!

Event Sponsors: Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet | Trend Micro | PepsiCo Ireland | KPMG | Enterprise Ireland | Barden | Deloitte | Quest | Fexco | Cork Smart Gateway | Cork County Council | Cork City Council | We are Cork | Kerry County Council | Discover Kerry

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 Last Word, and the PPI Gold Medal-winning Anton Savage Show. Currently, Anton presents The Anton Savage Show, a dynamic current affairs program 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, Anton has contributed to nearly every major Irish newspaper. He also co-founded The Communications Clinic, a leading communications consultancy.