Declan Power is an independent security and defence analyst, author and former career soldier. In addition to providing advice on crisis/risk management and analytical techniques, he delivers the Terrorism and International Security Studies course at City Colleges Dublin, a course he devised for a wide variety of security practitioners. He... Read more
Declan Power is an independent security and defence analyst, author and former career soldier. In addition to providing advice on crisis/risk management and analytical techniques, he delivers the Terrorism and International Security Studies course at City Colleges Dublin, a course he devised for a wide variety of security practitioners.
He is currently part of the Security and Defence Working Group with the Institute for International and European Affairs (IIEA) think-tank in Dublin and regularly writes and broadcasts on security and defence matters. He also has been available to moderate on conferences and presentations involving embassies, government departments and corporate entities. He has run workshops and presentations on a wide variety of security related subjects including protective intelligence techniques, situational awareness and negotiation and planning in crisis.
He is also available for private briefings on the international and domestic security and threat landscape. Prior to this Declan worked abroad extensively with the European Union and NATO on projects throughout Africa, Europe and the Middle East involving counter-terrorism and violent extremism. He also served widely with the UN as a civil-military and crisis management specialist across a variety of conflict zones resolving kidnappings negotiating access of UN personnel into contested areas.
He led a bilateral Irish-Swiss project to South Sudan between 2014 to 2016 to develop a protective intelligence system for INGOs working with the UN in the region. Declan was previously a panellist on the 2015 White Paper on Defence and was an adjunct teaching fellow on conflict studies with TCD. He is the author of ‘Siege at Jadotville’, since adapted for the Netflix film of similar title.
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Declan Power's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Declan tailored to your event.
Declan Power speaks on Conflict Resolution, Government & Politics, Security, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Declan to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Declan Power for events worldwide, subject to Declan's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Declan Power is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Declan can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Declan Power on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Declan can offer.
Declan Power delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Declan Power's areas of expertise include Conflict Resolution, Government & Politics, Security, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Declan's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Declan Power can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Conflict Resolution, Government & Politics, Security, Strategy is relevant. Details of Declan's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Declan Power is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Declan Power, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Declan's current availability for your dates.