Rabi Poddar

Head of Detection and Services, Trust & Safety Booking.com

Engineering leader with a track record of building and scaling high-performing, cross-border teams of software engineers and machine learning scientists. Currently leading Detection & Services within Trust & Safety at Booking.com, driving technical strategy and operational excellence across the Netherlands and India. Focuses on solving complex, high-impact problems at the intersection of technology, data and business risk. Experienced in shaping scalable systems, advancing machine learning capabilities and aligning engineering roadmaps with company priorities. Known for building strong, accountable teams, developing engineering leaders and creating environments where technical talent can operate at its best. Combines deep technical fluency with clear stakeholder alignment to deliver measurable impact at scale.

Conference Day Two - Wednesday 25th March 2026

12:25 PM Presentation: Trust & Safety Beyond the Platform – Safeguarding Users Offline

For Booking.com, T&S extends beyond online safety, this means tackling threats that manifest offline – everything from protecting customers during travel to helping prevent human trafficking. This session will explore how they work with the wider ecosystem of enforcement bodies, NGOs, intelligence partners, regulators, and government agencies to address complex offline risks. Examining how cross-sector collaboration strengthens protections and helps keep users safe in real life.

Distinguishing between online and offline safety challenges
Building partnerships with enforcement, NGOs, and regulators to combat human trafficking
Embedding proactive safeguards that extend protections beyond the platform
Strategies for keeping customers safe throughout their real-world journeys

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