Robert Muggah
Keynote Speaker: Political Scientist, Urbanist & Geopolitical Strategist; Co-Founder of Igarapé Institute & SecDev; Author of "Terra Incognita"
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Robert Muggah Biography
Dr. Robert Muggah is a political scientist, urbanist, and geopolitical strategist whose work focuses on security, cities, migration, climate, and frontier technologies. Muggah is the co-founder of Igarapé Institute, a think tank focused on security and development; SecDev, a cybersecurity and data science firm; and Bioverse, a forest intelligence start-up. Before co-founding these organizations, Muggah served as senior researcher and research director at Small Arms Survey in Geneva. He holds a DPhil from University of Oxford and an MPhil from University of Sussex.
Muggah has advised national and municipal governments, technology companies, and international organizations in more than 50 countries on topics including data-driven crime prevention, urban renewal, supply chain risk management, and cyber threat mitigation. He has provided strategic advisory services to global energy and technology companies such as Bytedance, Google, and Meta, as well as McKinsey, United Nations agencies, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank. Muggah advises the World Economic Forum Council on the Future of Cities, contributes to its Global Risk Report, and works with the Global Parliament of Mayors. He has been recognized among the top 100 most influential people in violence reduction and has been nominated by the United Nations Secretary General to advise on a global review of youth, peace, and security.
Muggah is known for designing interactive data visualizations that track the global arms trade, homicidal violence, fragile cities, and climate change. He develops tools to analyze cycles of violence in urban environments and facilitates discussions on arms trafficking, urban violence, and resilience. Muggah has been recognized as a thought leader on climate action and awarded a Robert Bosch Academy fellowship.
Muggah has authored eight books and more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, and contributes to publications including The Atlantic, BBC, CNN, Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, The Guardian, The New York Times, Reuters, and Wired. His book "Terra Incognita: 100 Maps to Survive the Next 100 Years," co-authored with Ian Goldin, is among his notable works. He has delivered multiple TED Talks and coordinated a TEDx event in the Amazon, bringing together speakers and participants from across the region.
Muggah is a keynote speaker and non-resident fellow at Singularity University, Princeton University, the Graduate Institute in Geneva, the Chicago Council for Global Affairs, the Bosch Foundation, and the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. His career bridges academia, policy, and the private sector, with expertise in global risk, urban security, migration, climate resilience, and technology.
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Robert Muggah Speaking Topics
Robert Muggah consults with governments, the UN, World Bank and firms ranging from Google to McKinsey. He is known for designing award-winning interactive data visualizations that track the global arms trade, homicidal violence, fragile cities, nuclear threats, and climate change.
Robert Muggah and Taylor Owen, University of British Columbia (UBC), are leading the Phil Lind Initiative in US Studies series on the future of the liberal order. The series features Ed Luce, Steven Pinker, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Frank Fukuyama, Susan Rice, and Misha Glenny. The initiative strives to help shape a debate on these issues here in North America and later, in Europe and Latin America through a variety of media outlets.
Robert Muggah Videos
Terra Incognita: 100 Maps to Survive the Next 100 Years
Open Empowerment: From Digital Protest to Cyber War
Security and Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Dealing with Fighters in the Aftermath of War (Routledge Global Security Studies)
No Refuge: The Crisis of Refugee Militarization in Africa by Robert Muggah (2006-07-01)
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What topics does Robert Muggah speak about?
Robert Muggah is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Security & Defense, Cybersecurity, TED, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Supply Chain, Geopolitics, World Affairs, Economy, Technology, Futurism, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Political Science and Research & Exploration.
Where does Robert Muggah travel from?
Robert Muggah generally travels from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Robert Muggah is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Security & Defense, Cybersecurity and TED. The estimated speaking fee range to book Robert Muggah for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Robert Muggah generally travels from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Francis Fukuyama, John Sitilides and Jamie Metzl. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Robert Muggah for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Robert Muggah Speaking Topics
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Nuclear & Climate Threats
Robert Muggah consults with governments, the UN, World Bank and firms ranging from Google to McKinsey. He is known for designing award-winning interactive data visualizations that track the global arms trade, homicidal violence, fragile cities, nuclear threats, and climate change.
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The Future of the Global Liberal Order
Robert Muggah and Taylor Owen, University of British Columbia (UBC), are leading the Phil Lind Initiative in US Studies series on the future of the liberal order. The series features Ed Luce, Steven Pinker, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Frank Fukuyama, Susan Rice, and Misha Glenny. The initiative strives to help shape a debate on these issues here in North America and later, in Europe and Latin America through a variety of media outlets.
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Robert Muggah Videos
BOOKS
Terra Incognita: 100 Maps to Survive the Next 100 Years
Open Empowerment: From Digital Protest to Cyber War
Security and Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Dealing with Fighters in the Aftermath of War (Routledge Global Security Studies)
No Refuge: The Crisis of Refugee Militarization in Africa by Robert Muggah (2006-07-01)
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How do I book Robert Muggah to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Robert Muggah for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Robert Muggah, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Robert Muggah or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Robert Muggah for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Robert Muggah, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Robert Muggah are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Robert Muggah, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Robert Muggah speak about?
Robert Muggah is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Security & Defense, Cybersecurity, TED, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Supply Chain, Geopolitics, World Affairs, Economy, Technology, Futurism, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Political Science and Research & Exploration. -
Where does Robert Muggah travel from?
Robert Muggah generally travels from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Robert Muggah?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Robert Muggah for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Robert Muggah for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Robert Muggah or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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