Speakers

Ganna Pogrebna

Executive Director
AI and Cyber Futures Institute at Charles Sturt University

Professor Ganna Pogrebna is the Executive Director of the AI and Cyber Futures Institute at Charles Sturt University, an Honorary Professor at the University of Sydney, and Lead for Behavioural Data Science at the Alan Turing Institute. As a globally recognised expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and emerging technologies, she explores the intersection of technology, business, and society, focusing on delivering business value, driving digital transformation, and fostering innovation. With over AUD $30 million in research funding, Professor Pogrebna has led high-impact projects on AI applications for enhancing operational efficiency, strategic decision-making, and competitive advantage. Her expertise includes generative AI, digital twins, cybersecurity, and decision intelligence, with applications in areas such as product development, process optimisation, and engineering. An accomplished scholar widely published in top-tier academic journals, her work has also been featured in the Harvard Business Review, reflecting her ability to bridge academic insights with real-world business applications. Recognised with prestigious honours such as the Tech 100 Women Award UK (2019) and the Women in AI Asia-Pacific Award (2024) in AI in Risk and Cybersecurity, she is a leading voice in the AI and emerging technology space. At DevTalks Romania, Professor Pogrebna will delve into topics such as leveraging digital twins for strategy and innovation, scaling business solutions with generative AI, and addressing cybersecurity challenges in AI-powered ecosystems, offering actionable insights for developers, engineers, and C-level executives alike.