Agenda

Dino Dell’Accio is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), where he spearheads digital innovation initiatives through the responsible adoption of emerging technologies. 

A recognized leader in ethical tech governance, Dell’Accio has pioneered the integration of blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and biometric systems to enhance transparency, security, and operational efficiency across the Fund’s global operations. 

His work establishes industry benchmarks for aligning cutting-edge tools with rigorous compliance frameworks, particularly through his leadership in achieving the ISO certification for the responsible and ethical use of AI—a first-of-its-kind accomplishment within the UN System and pension sector.  As a sought-after authority, he frequently addresses global audiences at premier scientific forums, where he shares insights on practical and secure applications of blockchain, biometrics, and AI in public-sector innovation. 

Mirko Montuori is an international civil servant with over 15 years of professional experience in the United Nations, civil society organizations and the private sector in Italy, France, Belgium and the United States. He is very keen on promoting emerging technologies and their concrete application to solve people’s and organizational problems. In this context, he spearheaded efforts to promote the first-ever FAO Online Commenting System, the UNJSPF digital identity solution, and the UN Digital ID project.

Mr. Montuori has been serving as Public Information Officer for United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund in New York since February 2023. From 2012-2023, he worked for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome, where he held various communication roles, including Deputy Team Leader and Communication Officer in the Director's Office of FAO's largest technical division. Prior to joining FAO, he held several communication positions in Belgium, France, Italy and the United States (2008-2012).

Mr. Montuori holds a Bachelor Degree in Political Science and International Relations and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the Catholic University of Milan, a Master's Degree in Public Management from the University of Salerno, and a postgraduate Master in Diplomacy from the International Political Studies Institute (ISPI) of Milan. He was also an exchange student at University of Geneva and the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris – Sciences Po. He is the author of hundreds of publications, news and other communication products for the United Nations and beyond.

Massimiliano Merelli is a prominent figure in the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC), currently serving as the Programme Director for the UN Digital ID initiative. With a background as the Team Lead and Head of the SAP/ERP Services Team at the World Food Programme (WFP), he played a pivotal role in the development of the UN Digital ID, a groundbreaking solution designed to streamline identity verification across the UN system.

This innovative project, which integrates blockchain and biometric technologies, aims to enhance the efficiency and security of personal data management for UN personnel. Under Merelli's leadership, the UN Digital ID has gained recognition, winning the Reimagine the UN Together Challenge and advancing towards implementation across various UN agencies. His vision is to create a unified digital identity framework that fosters connectivity and collaboration within the global UN workforce, ultimately transforming administrative processes and enhancing operational efficiency.

Dr. May Siksik is the CEO of Innovation Network Global and Innovation Network Canada, two not-for-profit organizations dedicated to transforming high-impact technologies into scalable, market-ready solutions that advance public good. With a focus on trust, governance, and global interoperability, her work bridges sectors from quantum to healthcare.

She chairs the Review Committee for Canada’s National Research Council’s Applied Quantum Computing Challenge Program and serves as Vice Chair of the Board at CMC Microsystems, fostering national innovation across quantum and microelectronics.

Internationally, Dr. Siksik is Co-Chair of the Dynamic Coalition on Emerging Tech Governance & Certification at the UN IGF and a Canadian delegate to the ISO/IEC committee on quantum technologies, where she helps shape global standards in emerging fields.

As founder of the Healthcare Without Borders initiative, she is building a global, trust-centric Personalized Health Information System that integrates AI, data sovereignty, and preventive care. By focusing on early intervention and cross-border interoperability, the initiative aims to reduce healthcare costs, improve outcomes, and unlock measurable global ROI - delivering scalable value for patients, providers, and systems alike.

Ahmed Elghadban is the founder of Quantumy, a London-based deep-tech company turning frontier quantum research into “AI for Good” solutions across renewable-energy, healthcare, and public-sector services. As a research intern affiliated with Imperial College London, he co-authored a recent Nature paper that presents a hybrid Quantum Circuit-Learning model streamlining renewable-energy processes while matching classical accuracy with far fewer parameters.

Ahmed creates innovative solutions with emerging technologies—generative-AI analytics, blockchain-secured platforms, computer-vision crowd-safety systems, and metaverse training environments—for public, defence, and banking clients in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and beyond. He has led national digital-transformation initiatives aligned with Vision 2030, the Principles of the 50, and the UN SDGs. Ahmed also contributed to the WEF–C4IR Quantum Strategy Forum in Saudi Arabia and is a regular speaker on quantum AI and inclusive innovation.