Annamaria Szakonyi

Dr. Annamaria Szakonyi is an academic, industry expert and consultant working at the intersection of technology and society. Dr. Szakonyi brings over 18 years' experience in the IT, cybersecurity and innovation sectors, in both technical and leadership roles, spanning from Fortune 25 corporations to nonprofits. Her passion is in the application of technology, data and policy to combat human trafficking and the exploitation of women and children. She has contributed her expertise to various anti-trafficking boards, ranging from regional initiatives to UN-level policy efforts. She has received distinguished awards for her innovative teaching and research, and scholarships from various governments and intergovernmental organizations. Her research spans peer-reviewed publications with publishers like IEEE and Springer, covering topics from human trafficking to cybersecurity, data science and diversity in technology. She is committed to mentoring women in tech, and to fostering industry partnerships that enhance student outcomes.