Governments around the world are navigating a new frontier of technological transformation. Join the Emerging GovTech Livestream July 8th at 11:00 AM (New York) for a high-impact discussion on the convergence of blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum technologies, and what it means for the future of governance.
Hosted by Gerard Dache, Executive Director of the Government Blockchain Association (GBA), and Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio, Chief Information Officer of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, this episode brings together top thought leaders to examine emerging risks, opportunities, and breakthrough innovations shaping the public sector.
Featured guests include:
- Joshua T. Blanchard is a seasoned technology architect based in the Washington, D.C. area, with extensive experience designing and managing complex, customer-facing systems in public-sector and enterprise environments (hnmcp.law.harvard.edu, LinkedIn). As co‑founder and Chief Experience Officer of InfernoRed Technology—an award‑winning U.S. software development firm—Joshua has led the delivery of blockchain- and cloud-enabled platforms for major government and enterprise clients (InfernoRed Technology). His architectural insight and hands-on leadership have brought practical GovTech applications to life, making him uniquely positioned to speak on the operational realities of asset tokenization and government innovation.
- Enrique Aznar serves as a Strategic Advisor at the Government Blockchain Association and is deeply embedded in blockchain compliance, governance, and ESG advocacy (hnmcp.law.harvard.edu). He is also Director of the IE‑Elecnor Knowledge Hub on Ethical Business and lectures across IE Law and Business Schools on ethics, governance, corporate compliance, sustainability, and blockchain (ie edu). With a strong legal background—qualified in Spain and England & Wales—and certifications from Oxford, IE, Nicosia, and BITBCN, Enrique has shaped compliant tokenization strategies for RealFund in Spain and engaged with regulators like the CNMV on digital asset policies (LinkedIn). He brings deep insight into how law and regulation intersect with the tokenization of real-world assets.
This episode also unveils the latest evolution of the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM)—including the new Token Supplement, a governance framework for evaluating Blockchain-based tokens.
️ This is more than a livestream—it’s a strategic briefing for the future of governance.
We would like to thank ours sponsors for supporting this event.
- CESS Network , a BMM-rated Layer-1 blockchain delivering AI-optimized, decentralized infrastructure for governments and enterprises
- Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance & Standardization, an independent multistakeholder entity, organized under the Terms of Reference of the United Nations (UN) Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
Watch previous episodes and see the schedule for upcoming shows:
- JANUARY – Elections & Voting
- FEBRUARY – Healthcare & Life Science
- MARCH – Banking & Financial Services
- APRIL – Retooling the Workforce for Web3 & AI
- MAY – Tokenomics
- JUNE – Cybersecurity
- JULY – Artificial Intelligence
- AUGUST – Asset Tokenization – Money Reimagined
When: 2nd Tuesday at 11:00 AM (New York)
Link: https://www.youtube.com/@GBAorg/streams