Codee Ludbey, CPP
International keynote on Protective Placemaking & City Security, empowering governments, developers & organisers to design safer, vibrant, and trusted public spaces.
Codee Ludbey, CPP, is an internationally recognised keynote speaker, Managing Director, and thought leader specialising in Protective Placemaking, Integrated Security Planning, and Security by Design. His compelling presentations challenge traditional approaches, advocating for security that integrates seamlessly with urban design, respects community values, and enhances public spaces.
Key Focus Areas
Community-driven security and placemaking
CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
Counter-terrorism planning for public places and infrastructure
Balancing protective measures with public space vitality
Collaborative frameworks for government, private sectors, and community stakeholders
Signature Talks
Protective Placemaking:
Balancing hostile vehicle mitigation with urban design
Collaborative frameworks for security integration
Case studies from landmark Global and Australian precinct projects
The impacts of security and safety design on community cohesion
Integrated Security Planning:
Creating adaptable security frameworks from Business Case to Operation
Negotiating security requirements across public & private sectors
Practical insights from NSW’s largest-ever infrastructure rollout
Security by Design:
Developing performance-based security standards
International benchmarking and stakeholder collaboration
Long-term impacts security standards
Designing out terrorism and crime on public projects
Recent Engagements
Crowd Safety Summit 2025 (Seoul) – Keynote: Security of Public Places: Principles & Integrated Practices
Pacific Rim Real Estate Society (2025) – Counter-Terrorism Protective Security: Literature & Practice
Security & Risk Professional Insight Series (2022-2024) – CPTED, Advanced Analytics, Critical Infrastructure
ASIS International GSX+ (2023) – Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism; Corporate Security Career Development
Honeywell User Group (2023) – Public Realm Security & Commercial Project Integration
Women’s Planning Network (Planning Institute Australia) – Designing Safe Cities (2019)
Key Qualifications and Experience
Board Certified Protection Professional (CPP) – ASIS International
PhD Candidate (Urban Design) – Focusing on integration of security and placemaking in public realms
Master of Science & First Class Honours in Security Management – Edith Cowan University
Extensive global experience in security governance, infrastructure projects, and urban precinct planning
Published author in peer-reviewed journals, featured in professional media including International Security Journal, Security Solutions Magazine, and Cyber Risk Leaders Magazine