Simon Bailie

Currently helping event brands and tech companies build engaged ecosystems around #techtrends, #futuretech & #innovation | #eventcurator, #Startupadvisor

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

Some personal news….

After nearly 7 incredible years in the driving seat at Digital DNA, our event next week in Glasgow will be my last.

More details below...

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[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

@MMaryMcKenna @belfastairport I just point blank refuse to fly out of it now. Despite some of the highest car parking fees in UK, @BELFASTCITY_AIR is just way more efficient, even at peak times. Through in under 5mins the past 6 months…

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

2/2 Never before have I booked airline flights and had to upload selfies/docs at point of booking to verify my identity. Is this a new Ryanair tactic to improve yields? 😡

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

.@Ryanair really is a piece of work. Tried booking flight tonight and after 90 minutes trying to verify an account, they kicked me out of app. Tried to rebook flights and shook horror, now €300 more. 1/2

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

Great work @British_Airways…

Land in from Phoenix at T5…remote stand….bussed to T3….flight connections for another bus back to T5…😩

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

@genemurphy Well done mate. Looked like a great week.

[Belfast Tech Week 2025 @BelfastTechWeek]

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Belfast Tech Week Hackathon which will take place on Saturday 28th September in Belfast City Centre.

Places are strictly limited so make sure to get you or your team signed up asap.

https://t.co/soequrxDhX

#BelfastTechWeek #Hackathon #Coding

[Belfast Tech Week 2025 @BelfastTechWeek]

⚡ Some Might Say...it's the best hackathon in town!

Ok, this Definitely Maybe isn't the biggest announcement today but we are going to Roll With It...

Belfast Tech Week are partnering with @hackthehub for the official BTW hackathon on 28.09.24

#hackathon #Belfast

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

We have peaked folks…small Americano in Belfast City Airport…£3.90….hipster coffee in Soho, London…£2.90! 😮

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

@CaoimheDon Great spot…have a great week folks

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

Will be a great event…definitely get involved if you can 👍

[Gene Murphy @genemurphy]

Calling all Irish @Techstars @StartupWeekend alumni, mentor and past organizers!!!

This July 26th - 28th Startup Weekend Deeptech is taking place in Belfast @QUBelfast!

Please spread the word and sign ups at https://t.co/6VgyCUjcYh

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

The boarding staff from @SwissportBags that are contracted by @easyJet at @BELFASTCITY_AIR are the new equivalent of over zealous parking attendants in Belfast city centre. Checking every bag, even ladies handbags and laptops…totally unnecessary! What a palaver!

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

@realBobbyHealy @AcquiredFM It’s unreal…I’ve been on this for over a year now…the Nvidia 2-parter at almost 6hrs long is a must listen and gives serious insight into the origins of the company underpinning AI.

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

@genemurphy A couple of options out there….@Brellanetwork and Grip are two I have used regularly. Both do what you have said above but both need a major amount of up front customization driving costs much higher. Adoption rates can also be skewed depending on attendee profiles!

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

Looking forward to this event in Belfast on Monday night. Get yourself along if you can. And it’s always good to get a chance to catch up with @MMaryMcKenna and @ClareMcGee80 and @DeniseMcQuaid from @AwakenHub

[AwakenHub @AwakenHub]

We’re very proud to be the new hosts of @TechNIAdvocates … come along to our launch event in Belfast Monday evening, hear about our plans to grow the chapter & connect with others across the globe & meet our founder, @RussShaw1 of @GlobalTechAdv https://t.co/XGqFIlPZi1

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

@DrShirleyDavey1 @UlsterBizSchool @UlsterCEBE @JohnnyDontTweet @kristel_miller @ProfCTurner @DigitalDNAHQ @AislinnRice Thanks Shirley. It was a crazy 7yr journey at Digital DNA but was happy to see the baton passed on last night

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

Devastated to hear this very sad news today…I had the pleasure to work with Nick in 2022 and he was an absolute gentleman, funny, quick witted and a first class journalist. RIP buddy!

[BBC Scotland Comms @BBCScotComms]

"Nick has been a wonderful colleague. He was a hugely talented journalist, presenter and author – and one of those rare people who light up the lives of everyone around them."

Head of News & Current Affairs at BBC Scotland Gary Smith pays tribute to Nick Sheridan.

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

What a trip…

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

@Andrea_Haughian @ThornhillDerry @SentinusNI @NYSE @InvestNI Amazing Andrea…can’t thank you enough. Certainly something the girls won’t forgot for a long time!

[Simon Bailie @simonbailie]

@v_mccallum Plenty of time…I was there in January and was all very easy. Although I would say your layover will be 2 hrs. It normally takes 20 mins to taxi to gate after landing. If all on one ticket it’s up to airline anyway if you miss connection to get you to your destination