Monica Cerutti

Monica Cerutti works at the intersection of gender equality, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, bringing together research, public policy and social innovation. She is Secretary General, Co-founder and Board Member of UN Women Italy, where she coordinates the Scientific Committee, and an ambassador for Women in AI Italy.

At the University of Turin's Department of Computer Science, she focuses on civic technologies, digital participation and inclusive innovation. She contributes to the European Commission's Connecting Women in Digital Forum, with a particular focus on women's leadership, lifelong learning and workforce re-entry in a labour market transformed by AI.

With a background in computer science and experience as a regional minister in Piedmont, she combines technical expertise with a strong understanding of public institutions and social change. Her work spans research, training, advisory roles and advocacy, helping organisations translate gender equality and responsible AI into concrete strategies. She champions an interdisciplinary approach to innovation that connects technological progress with rights, participation and inclusion, ensuring that women help shape the decisions driving the digital future.