La Sapienza - Università di Roma

Speaker: Dino Dell'Accio 

Affiliation: United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF)

Summary:  The presentation will:

• Explore the Critical Role of Ethical Assurance in the adoption and deployment of emerging technologies like Blockchain, Biometrics, and AI.
• Focus on Emerging Technology, highlighting the use of AI in digital identity for a proof-of-life use case.
• Explicitly Reference ISO Certifications and Attestations, including ISO/IEC 42001 (responsible and ethical use of AI), ISO/IEC 27001 (security), and ISO/IEC 30107-3 (Presentation Attack Detection), aligning with the UN’s achievement as the first in its system to adopt these standards.
• Share Real-World Lessons, emphasizing practical insights from implementation challenges, such as biometric inclusivity (e.g., kiosk deployment in field offices, for accessibility).
• Elaborate on the Implementation of Assurance framework, Reflecting ISO 27001’s requirements on identity governance, and ISO 42001’s AI Impact Assessment & Risk Management, ensuring ethical and secure deployment.

Biography: Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio is the Chief Information Officer of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). With extensive experience in designing, governing, and securing global information systems, he specializes in blockchain, distributed ledger technologies, and digital identity solutions that support UN operations and critical infrastructures.

Previously, he served as Chief of ICT Audit at the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services and as an Information Security Officer at the UN Secretariat. A recognized leader in digital transformation, he is actively involved in global advisory groups, including the UN Internet Governance Forum and the Government Blockchain Association.

Mr. Dell’Accio is a recipient of the 2021 UN Secretary-General Award for Innovation and Sustainability and the 2023 Government Blockchain Association Award for Social Impact for his work on blockchain-based digital identity solutions. He holds advanced degrees in IT law, auditing, and internal control, along with multiple professional certifications in cybersecurity, blockchain security, and information systems auditing.

Committed to ethical technology, transparency, and compliance with international standards, he continues to drive digital transformation for global good.

Registration: No registration is required for this seminar.