Cristina Duta, Director of Intelligent Automation on a global level at Aecom, is an innovative leader with an extensive experience in technology, consulting, intelligent automation and thought leadership. She holds an MSc and a PhD in Computer Science and capitalizes on more than 12 years of experience in Software Development and Intelligent Automation, delivering significant Digital Transformation programs across Life Science, Banking and Manufacturing companies. Cristina is an IA professional focused on extending, enriching and empowering organizations in having a digital mindset for the future of work. She is an Executive Member of the Intelligent Automation Congress and a member within VOCAL Council and regularly shares her knowledge at global and industry-led events.

Fortrea is a global contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, providing clinical development and consulting services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. Founded in 2023 as a spin-off from Labcorp, Fortrea operates in over 90 countries with approximately 16,000 employees. The company supports drug development across all phases and specializes in therapeutic areas like oncology, CNS, and rare diseases.