Simon Cocking

Simon Cocking is an accomplished professional who has made a name for himself as a company founder, writer, journalist, content creator, and digital marketing advisor. He has won several accolades for his work, including the Irish Web Awards 2014 for Best Science & Technology category and the 2016 Littlewoods Best Ireland Blog for Digital & Tech. Simon has written for various publications, including IrishTechNews, Sunday Business Post, Irish Times, G+D, Dublin Globe, Tweakyourbiz, UCD Innovation Academy, Digital Skills Academy, and IBM.

Simon Cocking has been based in Ireland for over 20 years, and he has an excellent network of contacts. He has started four companies, two coops, and a national sporting organization. Simon is also a senior editor for Irish Tech News and a freelance writer for Sunday Business Post, Irish Times, Southern Star, Dublin Globe, Tweakyourbiz, & Tech versus Nature among others. Simon has been listed on six global fintech, blockchain, & data security influencer lists over the last 12 months.

Simon Cocking is a public speaker, a TEDx speaker, and has been inducted into the Irish Hall of Fame. He is part of Dublin Growth Hackers. Simon completed a Digital Project Management Bsc with top honours and is among the top 1% of his class at Digital Skills Academy, Dublin Institute of Technology. He co-founded Global Action Plan, founded Active Art Creations, initiated the Dublin Bikes scheme, and founded the Irish Flying Disc Association, where he served as the national Irish Ultimate Frisbee Coach from 1996 to 2011.