Simon Davies is an internationally recognised keynote speaker on safeguarding, reportable conduct, investigations and governance. Available for conferences and professional events.
Simon is regularly invited to speak at conferences, leadership forums, and professional audiences on safeguarding children and people at risk, managing serious misconduct, and building accountable organisational cultures.
His presentations combine legal clarity, real-world case experience and practical insight, making complex safeguarding obligations accessible and relevant for leaders, boards and frontline professionals.
Simon has delivered keynote addresses, panel presentations, and specialist workshops at national and international conferences, sector forums, and organisational events across the world.
Simon’s experience spans education, government, faith-based organisations, disability, aged care, out-of-home care and sport.
‘Reportable Conduct’ for school leaders
Diploma and Licentiate in Safeguarding, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome
Catholic Safeguarding Institute Asia-Pacific, Manila
Simon speaks on a wide range of safeguarding, governance and investigation topics, including:
Safeguarding children and people at risk
Reportable Conduct Schemes and regulatory obligations
Managing serious misconduct and complex investigations
Trauma-informed responses to allegations and disclosures
Organisational accountability and professional standards
Governance oversight of safeguarding risks
Learning from institutional failures and cultural blind spots
Practical leadership responses to safeguarding crises
Simon is known for a speaking style that is:
His sessions are designed to inform, challenge, and equip audiences with actionable insights rather than just compliance-driven messaging.
To discuss availability, topics or tailoring a session to your audience, please get in touch.
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