IGF 2024 DC-BAS Blockchain Assurance for the Internet We Want and Can Trust

    Theater
    Duration (minutes): 60
    Format description: The selected room layout and duration should support a session that: (i) Will include multiple speakers presenting real-case scenarios of blockchain assessments, as well as security aspects of the technology, discussing lessons learned and best practices; (ii) Is intended to attract a diverse audience from all stakeholder groups; and (iii) Provide adequate opportunities for interaction and Q&A.

    Description

    The session will be structured as follows: Part 1 - Lessons learned from real-case maturity assessments of blockchain solutions supporting: - Heather Leigh Flannery: Digital Health; and - Priya Guliani: Digital Identity. Policy Question: How can the IGF and its stakeholders support the development and deployment of blockchain-based digital health and digital identity solutions in adherence with the principles of inclusivity, privacy, security, and human rights protection? Part 2 - Malak Trabelsi Loeb: Assurance and security risks of blockchain solutions: - Quantum Impact: Rethinking Blockchain Security in the New Computational Era. Policy Question: The IGF's "Internet We Want" vision calls for protecting user privacy and data security, as well as promoting the ethical and responsible use of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain. How can this vision be implemented through a multi-stakeholder approach that would help addressing the quantum security risks to blockchain? Part 3 - Adel Elmessiry: Artificial Intelligence and Blockchains - The critical challenges presented by the rise in AI adoption and how the latest blockchain research efforts address them. Policy Question: The IGF has identified "Emerging Technologies and Innovation Issues: Distributed ledger-blockchain, Quantum computing, Smart cities" as a key focus area, indicating the relevance of addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by these technologies. How can the IGF and its stakeholders develop policy frameworks and guidelines that leverage the synergies between AI and blockchain technologies to mitigate the risks and maximize the benefits of AI adoption, in alignment with the principles of the "Internet We Want"?

    1) How will you facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees? In addition to the on-site and on-line moderators, the session will be supported by 3 onsite, and 3 online, representatives of DC-BAS, for monitoring and noting questions, giving the floor to attendees, ensuring adequate follow-up and assistance. 2) How will you design the session to ensure the best possible experience for online and onsite participants? The session will be conducted in accordance with a predefined structured agenda, articulated in 3 parts. which it will be publicized ahead of the event. DC-BAS will also: - Designate a dedicated person to manage the hybrid aspects of the session, ensuring that online participants are fully integrated and not marginalized - Have dedicated remote technical experts to support online participants and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the session - Conduct a practice run beforehand to identify and resolve any technical challenges - Share background information about the speakers and their presentations - Encourage onsite participants to make eye contact with online participants and create opportunities for them to contribute 3) Please note any complementary online tools/platforms you plan to use to increase participation and interaction during the session. DC-BAS will, to the extent possible, incorporate interactive elements, such as live Q&A, polls, and audience reactions, to engage both online and onsite participants.

    Organizers

    - Adel ELMessiry, American University in Cairo, Egypt, Academia, AFRICA - Alejandro Mandujano, Government Blockchain Association (GBA), Mexico, Civil Society (NGO), GRULAC - Ann Ingraham, Government Blockchain Association, Jamaica, Civil Society - GRULAC - Armand Gaetan Ngueti, Communauté urbaine de Douala, Littoral, Cameroon, Private Sector, AFRICA - Sary Qasim, Government Blockchain Association (GBA), MENA - Manama, Capital Governorate - Bahrain - Private Sector - ASIA PACIFIC Co-Leaders of the IGF-DC-BAS - Gerard Dache, Government Blockchain Association (GBA), Virginia, USA, Civil Society, WEOG - Dino Cataldo DellAccio, United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), New York, USA, IGO, GLOBAL

    Speakers

    - Adel Elmessiry, Professor, American University in Cairo, Egypt, Academia, (In-person, Male, Confirmed) - Heather Leigh Flannery, CEO, AI MINDSystems Foundation; Chair, Healthcare & Life Sciences Working Group, Government Blockchain Association; Applied Futurist and Impact Innovator in Web3, Decentralized AI, PETs and PPPs - Private Sector - United States - WEOG (Online, Female, Confirmed) - Malak Trabelsi Loeb, Founder & Chief Executive Officer Trabelsi Loeb Legal Consultants FZE, Private Sector - United Arab Emirates - ASIA PACIFIC (In-person, Female, Confirmed) - Priya Guliani, Priya Guliani, CEO - EarthID | 2X Innovate Finance Fintech Powerlist | Director EMEA - Private Sector - India - ASIA PACIFIC (In-person, Female, Confirmed)

    Onsite Moderator

    Sary Qasim, iBLOCKCHAIN CSO | GBA MENA Region Lead | "Blockchain Macroeconomics Theory" Author Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain (Confirmed)

    Online Moderator

    Ann Ingraham, Government Blockchain Association, Jamaica, Civil Society - GRULAC (Confirmed)

    Rapporteur

    Dino Cataldo DellAccio, United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), New York, USA, IGO, GLOBAL

    SDGs

    1. No Poverty
    3. Good Health and Well-Being
    4. Quality Education
    5. Gender Equality
    9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    10. Reduced Inequalities
    12. Responsible Production and Consumption
    16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    17. Partnerships for the Goals

    Targets: 1. The demonstration of the benefits provided by the assessment of blockchain solutions supporting digital identity supports the SDGs associated with: - Reliable and portable digital identities that can help people prove their identity across borders and access essential services such as health care, education and banking (SDG 1, 3, 10). - Empowered and dignified individuals who can control their own data and identity, and participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives (SDG 5, 10, 16). - Efficient and transparent proof-of-life processes that can reduce fraud, corruption and administrative costs, and ensure timely delivery of pensions and benefits to eligible recipients (SDG 1, 16). 2. The demonstration of the benefits provided by the assessment of blockchain-based digital health solutions supports the SDGs associated with: - Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all (SDG 3, 4, 10). 3. The presentation of how quantum-resistant blockchain solutions can enhance digital contribution to development and sustainability, protect human rights through secure and private online communications, and promote inclusive participation in the emerging quantum technology landscape, supports the SDGs associated with: - Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States (SDG 9) - Promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries on favorable terms, including on concessional and preferential terms, as mutually agreed (SDG 17) 4. The presentation on AI and Blockchain will present the key findings emerged from the researches listed below and demonstrate support for the achievement SDG 4 (Quality Education); SDG (Decent Work and Economic Growth); and SDG 9 (Innovation): "Leveraging the Artificial Intelligence Value Protocol (AIVP) for educational enhancement", A. ElMessiry, M. ElMessiry, D. Spiceland" (Will be published in June 2024), https://iated.org/concrete3/accepted_list.php?search_num=&search_title=… "Securing Data With Blockchain and AI" https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/8733072 "Fusing Blockchain and AI With Metaverse: A Survey" https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9815155 "Blockchain for Securing AI Applications and Open Innovations" https://www.mdpi.com/2199-8531/7/3/189 "AI-enhanced blockchain technology: A review of advancements and opportunities" https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1084804524000353 "Unethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education" https://library.iated.org/view/ELMESSIRY2023UNE