Cathy Mulligan

Cathy Mulligan is a globally respected voice in cyber security, digital transformation and sustainable innovation. With over 25 years at the forefront of emerging technologies, Cathy’s leadership spans high-impact roles in industry, academia and international policy. She is the Founder of the Sustainable Society Digital Collective, an initiative uniting grassroots digital innovation with global sustainability goals. Her rare combination of deep technical expertise and strategic vision has made her a trusted figure in the digital economy, where she addresses the ethical, environmental and societal implications of technology.

Cathy’s career is distinguished by senior positions at world-leading organisations including Ericsson, Vodafone and Fujitsu, and academic posts such as Co-Director at Imperial College’s Centre for Cryptocurrency Research & Engineering and Professor of Computer Science at Instituto Superior Técnico. She has advised the United Nations as a Member of the Secretary-General’s High Level Panel on Digital Cooperation, shaping global policy on digital governance. Her influence extends through the World Economic Forum, where she serves as a Fellow and adviser on the responsible development of digital infrastructure.

An accomplished author, Cathy has written foundational texts such as “EPC & 4G Packet Networks”, “Internet of Things”, and “5G Core Networks”, which are widely cited in both academia and industry. Her research projects often explore critical challenges such as creating trust in digital ecosystems and the role of technology in smart, sustainable cities. A Fellow of the Robert Bosch Academy and the World Economic Forum, Cathy continues to contribute cutting-edge insight on topics ranging from blockchain and digital identity to AI ethics and future connectivity.

Cathy’s thought leadership is rooted in a lifelong passion for technology – she learned to code at age ten – and a fierce commitment to making the digital world more inclusive, secure and sustainable. As a speaker, she offers a compelling mix of technical depth, strategic insight and real-world experience. Whether addressing global summits or corporate boards, she brings clarity to complex digital issues and inspires action. Hire Cathy Mulligan via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency for your next event and gain access to one of the most visionary minds in digital innovation today.