After Dinner SpeakersSimon Reeve is an Adventurer, Author, Award-Winning BBC Television Presenter and inspirational speaker.
Simon has travelled to more than 130 countries and made more than 100 documentaries that explore and explain our extraordinary world.
One of Britain’s best-known television travellers, Simon combines adventure and exploration with fascinating stories about people, politics, wildlife, conservation and the challenges facing our planet.
His journeys have taken him through jungles, deserts, mountains and oceans, and into some of the most beautiful, dangerous and remote places on Earth.
Award-Winning TV Series:
His award-winning BBC programmes include:
- Wilderness (series one and two)
- Russia
- Caribbean
- Indian Ocean
- Tropic of Cancer
- Equator
- Australia
- Mediterranean
- South America
- North America
- Scandinavia
Millions watch his documentaries in Britain and worldwide, and ‘Wilderness‘ has been BBC Two’s highest-rated series in any genre for two years.
Along the way, Simon Reeves has dodged bullets on frontlines, walked through minefields, survived malaria, tracked lions on foot, dived with sharks, hunted alongside the San Bushmen, been adopted by former headhunters and even detained by the KGB on suspicion of spying.
But Simon’s own life story is almost as extraordinary as his travels.
After leaving school with few qualifications and struggling with severe depression, Simon was unemployed and living on benefits. With good advice and transformative adventures, he slowly turned his life around and found work as a newspaper post-boy.
He gradually worked his way into research and investigations, becoming The Sunday Times’ youngest staff writer. He went on to investigate organised crime, international terrorism and nuclear smuggling, sometimes working undercover, and wrote several highly influential bestselling books.
Since moving into television, Simon has received numerous honours, including:
- A prestigious Ness Award from the Royal Geographical Society.
- One World Broadcasting Trust Award for his contribution to greater world understanding.
- An honorary doctorate in Literature from the University of London, presented by HRH the Princess Royal.
Best-Selling Author:
His two bestselling autobiographies, Step by Step and Journeys to Impossible Places, tell the remarkable story of his transformation from a troubled teenager into an explorer and television presenter.
An experienced and hugely popular live performer, Simon has also taken his adventures onto the stage with two acclaimed nationwide theatre tours. His first tour was extended three times and finished with a night at the London Palladium.
His second show, To the Ends of the Earth, sold out at more than 120 venues across Britain. The tour was extended four times before finishing in 2026.
Simon Reeve – Inspirational and Guest Speaker:
Simon is a captivating, warm and entertaining speaker, combining extraordinary stories from his travels with humour, humanity, thought-provoking insights into our changing world, and a refreshingly honest account of his own struggles.
His experiences provide a unique perspective on resilience, overcoming adversity, curiosity, talent and opportunity, adaptability, cultural understanding and the importance of human connection.
From encounters with extraordinary people in some of the world’s poorest communities to life-changing adventures in remote wildernesses, Simon shares lessons about courage, determination, teamwork and the value of stepping outside our comfort zones.
His talks blend adventure, inspiration, and entertainment, encouraging audiences to question assumptions, embrace new possibilities, and see the world differently.
Simon Reeve is available for keynote presentations, fireside chats, interactive Q&As and after-dinner speeches.
Simon Reeve – Keynote Speaking Topics:
Adventure, Exploration and Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone:
What can exploring the world’s most remote and challenging places teach us about taking risks, embracing uncertainty, overcoming fear and discovering what we’re capable of?
Resilience, Reinvention and Overcoming Adversity:
From leaving school with few qualifications and struggling with depression to building an extraordinary career, Simon shares his personal story of overcoming setbacks, finding purpose and transforming his life.
Curiosity, Creativity and Looking at the World Differently:
Why curiosity matters, how challenging our assumptions opens up new possibilities, and what we can learn from people who see the world in completely different ways.
Leadership, Teamwork and Trust in Challenging Environments:
Lessons from working with small teams in dangerous, unpredictable environments, where adaptability, collaboration, sound judgement, and mutual trust are essential.
Our Changing World: Global Challenges and Opportunities:
Drawing on more than two decades of international travel and investigative journalism, Simon explores globalisation, geopolitics, conflict, inequality and the forces reshaping our interconnected world.
Conservation, Wildlife and Protecting Our Planet:
From endangered species to threatened wildernesses, Simon shares extraordinary encounters with wildlife and the people working to protect our natural world, offering hope and inspiration for the future.
Human Connection and the Power of Understanding Others:
What meeting people from different cultures, backgrounds and circumstances can teach us about empathy, communication, shared humanity and overcoming divisions.
To the Ends of the Earth: Adventures with Simon Reeve:
An entertaining, inspirational journey through Simon’s most remarkable travels, featuring thrilling encounters, extraordinary people, dangerous situations, and unforgettable experiences from around the world.
Simon Reeve’s Speaking Subjects:
- Adventure, Exploration and Travel
- Resilience and Overcoming Adversity
- Inspirational and Motivational Speaking
- Change, Risk and Adaptability
- Leadership, Teamwork and Trust
- Curiosity and Creativity
- Communication and Storytelling
- Global Affairs and Geopolitics
- Human Connection and Cultural Understanding
- Wildlife, Conservation and Sustainability
- Personal Development and Reinvention
- The Natural World and Our Changing Planet
