Tech Industry Alliance is delighted to announce the date for the Leaders Awards 2026, our annual celebration of innovation, achievement and impact across the South West’s thriving technology ecosystem. This year’s Leaders Awards will take place on Friday, 13 November, at the Great Southern, Killarney.
For almost two decades, the Leaders Awards have recognised the trailblazers, innovators and changemakers who are helping to shape the future of technology in Ireland. This prestigious black-tie gala brings together technology leaders, educators, start-ups, scale-ups, multinationals, SMEs and key industry stakeholders for an evening of celebration, recognition and networking.
Nominations for the 2026 Leaders Awards will open on 07 August 2026, with winners announced at the gala ceremony on the night. Guests can look forward to an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection and entertainment.
Mark your calendar and prepare to join us for one of the standout technology events of the year.
2025 Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards Winners
- Multinational Company of the Year Award: Carbery Group
- AI Award: Cloudera
- Best Learning Workplace Award: Dairymaster
- Tech Scale-Up of the Year Award: ViClarity
- Smart Technology Innovation Award: Wiz Digital
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award: STEM Passport for Inclusion
- Tech Start-Up of the Year Award: Roamr
- Excellence in Education Award: Firies National School
- Small Indigenous Company of the Year Award: IQUTECH
- Tech Person of the Year Award: Paul Kelleher
- Chairperson’s Award: Enterprise Ireland & IDA Ireland
Sponsorship Opportunities: A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain for the Leaders Awards 2026. To learn more, please contact info@techindustryalliance.ie. Discounted tickets will be available for Tech Industry Alliance members.
Tickets: Discounted tickets will be available for Tech Industry Alliance members, with further details to be announced soon.
Take a look back at the Leaders Awards 2025 highlights in the video below.