Dr Małgorzata Śmietanka is an actuary with a PhD in Computer Science, Chair of the Federated Learning Working Party, and a member of the Data Science Practice Board at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries ( IFoA). She is passionate about helping the industry use technology efficiently and responsibly, with a particular focus on the practical adoption of data science and AI. Through her work, she aims to bridge the gap between advanced research and real-world implementation in insurance and finance.