Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards 2024

Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards is scheduled for Friday, 29th November, at the Great Southern, Killarney. For the first time ever, we will be hosting this year’s awards ceremony in the beautiful county of Kerry.

For 17 years, this event has celebrated the success of the South West’s thriving tech sector. Leaders Awards recognise the innovative use of technology in various organisations and businesses throughout the South West region of Ireland. The annual Leaders Awards acknowledges the exceptional achievements of the thriving ICT community in the South West, which encompasses renowned multinationals, disruptive start-ups, emerging companies and schools. This year, Leaders Awards will be ” Celebrating Innovation & Excellence in South West Tech”.

Leaders Awards winners will be announced at the gala dinner on November 29. 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.

Discounted tickets will be available for all Tech Industry Alliance members. Special hotel rates are available for attendees, please contact the Great Southern as soon as possible for more information.

The 2024 Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards are split into ten categories. The first eight were open to the public for nominations, which are now closed. The shortlisted finalists for Leaders Awards 2024 are:

Tech Start Up of the Year Award

Tech Scale Up of the Year Award

Smart Technology Innovation Award

Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet Best Learning Workplace Award

Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact Award

Environmental Sustainability Award

Multinational Company of the Year Award

Excellence in Education Award

The Tech person of the Year award will be selected by the Tech Industry Alliance Executive Board and goes to an individual who has demonstrated many years commitment to the tech industry in the South West region.

The Chairperson Community Award is nominated by the Chairperson of Tech Industry Alliance. This award focuses on giving recognition to a particular group or project that has positively influenced the Tech community in the South West region of Ireland.

More details on Leaders Awards finalists can be found here.

Event Tickets:

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

All ticket prices are exclusive of VAT.

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, departing from, and returning to Cork City. Please advise us when booking your ticket if you wish to reserve spaces.
Special hotel rates are available for attendees, please contact the Great Southern 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 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.

Event Sponsors:

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Excellence in Education Award

The Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards Excellence in Education Award is proudly sponsored by Trend Micro. Again for this year, Trend Micro will provide the winning school with €5,000 to support STEM initiatives.

This award recognises schools that demonstrate “Excellence in Education” by fostering the development of IT skills in students and/or teachers. It will be granted to a school that showcases an outstanding technology initiative benefiting the school itself and/or the broader South West region.