Robert Muggah

Co-founder of the Igarapé Institute, Co-founder of the SecDec Foundation and Group, & Three-Time TEDx Talk Speaker

  • Principal of The Secdev Group
  • Faculty Member of Singularity University
  • Former Technical Specialist for Uber
  • Author of Security and Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Dealing with Fighters in the Aftermath of War, Relocation Failures in Sri Lanka and Security Sector Reform
  • TED Speaker- The Biggest Risks Facing Cities- and Some Solutions & How to Protect Fast-Growing Cities

When Robert Muggah is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

The Future of Cities
Disruptive Technologies
Digital and Real Threats
The Future of Liberal Democracy
How Fragility is Affecting Thousands of Cities
Climate-Related Challenges Facing Cities such as Drought, Rising Sea Levels and Deforestation
Trends in Rapid Urbanisation, Migration and Political Violence in Cities Around the World
Design Principles that Build Cities to Mitigate and Adapt to the Gravest Challenges of our Era

Robert Muggah is a leading authority in all things security, migration, smart cities, and technology. As the Co-founder of the Igarapé Institute, Robert has developed his specialist knowledge in the sector and is now looking to share this with a wider audience at speaking events. Now a profound technology speaker, Robert is best known for speaking on topics such as the future of cities, disruptive technologies, and the future of liberal democracy.

Starting his professional career as a Senior Consultant at OECD in 2009, Robert developed his technology knowledge before becoming the Director of Research and Senior Research at the Small Arms Survey. With over 11 years of experience at the company, his driven mindset and business ethics became greatly admired, leading him to become a Team Lead at the European Commission. Having secured a variety of consultancy and advisory positions throughout his career, Robert’s expertise is in high demand by professionals globally.

Now the Co-Founder and Executive of the Igarapé Institute and the proud Principle of The Secdev Group, Scott has developed an incredibly successful career in the digital sector. Respected for his achievements, he has been given the opportunity to work with some of the largest organisations in the world, including Google, Uber, TikTok, and Airbnb. A highly regarded figure, he has become determined to build data protection standards and practices to limit algorithm discrimination and bias.

An expert in his field, Robert Muggah is now highly sought-after for events ranging from tech conferences to corporate events. With his research being used in content from companies such as CNN, Wired, the New York Times, and the Guardian, his insight has become extremely valuable to audiences worldwide. Also a TEDx Talk speaker, Scott is admired for his remarkable career. When looking to hire a cybersecurity speaker, Robert Muggah is a perfect choice.

To enquire about Robert Muggah for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@cyber-security-speakers.com or call a booking agent on 0203 0070 318.