Pioneering Ethical Biometrics, Blockchain, and AI for Global Pension Verification Excellence
Deputy Chief Executive at United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
Max SemenchukKey Ideas:
- Implemented blockchain solution for 70,000+ UN retirees across 190+ countries
- Replaced 70-year-old paper-based verification with SSI (self-sovereign identity) model
- Technology stack: Hyperledger Indy, biometric facial recognition, AI, geolocation
- Private data stored only on user devices (zero-knowledge proofs)
- ISO certifications: 27001, 42001 (AI), 30107-3 (deepfake resistance)
- Addressed post-quantum computing threats with hybrid cryptography approach
- Main challenge: gaining trust from elderly users skeptical of blockchain/biometrics
Dino Dell'Accio will share insights on blockchain integration, AI ethics, and biometric systems in pension management. As Deputy Chief Executive at the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), Dino has been instrumental in spearheading digital innovation initiatives that redefine pension management through the responsible adoption of emerging technologies. His leadership in achieving the ISO certification for the responsible and ethical use of AI marks a first-of-its-kind accomplishment within the UN System and pension sector.
With extensive experience in ethical tech governance, Dino has dedicated his career to building infrastructure that enhances transparency, security, and operational efficiency across global pension operations. His work at UNJSPF has pioneered the integration of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and biometric systems while maintaining rigorous compliance frameworks. Through his advocacy for responsible technology adoption, he has influenced how public-sector organizations can leverage cutting-edge tools to serve their stakeholders while upholding the highest ethical standards.
His presentation will provide valuable perspectives on practical and secure applications of blockchain and AI in public-sector innovation, the role of ethical frameworks in technology adoption, and approaches to building compliant digital systems — drawing from his hands-on experience creating and implementing cutting-edge solutions within the UN system.