Lory Thorpe

IBM, Strategy Advisor

Speaker Bio

Executive leader with over 20 years global industry experience in digital transformation and telecommunications with a strong strategy and technology background.


Lory has a background in engineering and cybersecurity, with in-depth expertise in connectivity technologies, IoT and data analytics applied across industry sectors. She is a Senior Strategy Advisor for Quantum Safe, part of the IBM Research team. She is an IBM Senior Quantum Ambassador and the Chair of the GSMA Post Quantum Telco Network Task Force, the first sector specific forum focused on preparation and implementation of post quantum cryptography for the telecommunication sector.


Lory is passionate about driving the use of technology for positive societal impact: and a strong advocate for advancing the diversity and inclusion in STEM.

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