Apr. 2010
with Mark Wilkinson – Brook House
A talk to designers, contractors, manufacturers and the public on what designing an interior, actually entails including a journey through the process. The talk also highlighted areas of design that are often forgotten or underestimated.

Feb. 2010
Manchester Metropolitan University
A talk to students about the Interior Design Profession, standards, codes of practice and ethics through an anecdotal journey through projects.

Nov. 2009
United Nations Headquarters NY
International Council for Caring Communities at the United Nations Headquarters building in NYC Simon spoke of 'respect for everyone to remain living in their home throughout their natural life if it were designed to accommodate the changing stages of man'

Apr. 2009
SBID – Interiors Fit-out - Excel Exhibition Centre London
How Interior design professionals can save costs and add value to a project. Interior Design is a profession that operates across many sectors that most people are totally unaware of. The need Design professionals have for a rallying point. Why a profession should have agreed standards of practice and codes of ethics, and how this will encourage confidence in the market and encourage a culture of collaboration within design teams.

Oct. 2008
Argentina - How designers add value
Sponsored by DArA, the national design association of Argentina.
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Sept. 2008
DECOREX 2008
The British Interior Design Association hosts the BIDA International Breakfast and opening event of Decorex International 2008. The theme of the seminar this year will be to examine the idea that designers can contribute to creating a better world and as a result of this, attract more worthwhile projects and increase profits.

Jan. 2008
United Nations, USA - Age of Connectivity: Cities, Magnets of Hope
This event was held at the UN Headquarters in NYC and was part of a series of discussions in conjunction with the
International Council for Caring Communities (ICCC) and Habitat, which are both UN supported programs.

Oct. 2006
IFI, China - The Guangzhou Initiative
The International Federation representing Interior Architects & Designers around the globe has launched an initiative to combat global warming. Simon Cavelle, a board member from London, gave a lecture entitled 'Small steps to sustainability', mapping out a way to make a difference.
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