This episode features one of DIACC's Board of Directors, Iliana Oris Valiente, the Managing Director and Innovation Lead at Accenture in Canada, spearheading strategic transformations across multiple sectors focusing on emerging technologies like blockchain. She actively contributes to the Blockchain Research Institute. She serves as an Associate at the Creative Destruction Lab at the University of Toronto and her role on the CPA Ontario Board. Iliana is a certified public accountant and chartered accountant, a published author and a recognized speaker at prominent international conferences. H ..read more

Message podcast@diacc.ca to recommend a topic or guests for a future episode. If you enjoy our content, please subscribe and share our podcast with a friend. Special guest: Karan Puri, Associate Vice President and Head of Product, Trusted Credentials, TD Bank Host: Joni Brennan, President of DIACC In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives, host Joni Brennan sits down with finance expert Karan Puri to explore the critical role of financial systems in combating human trafficking. Together, they delve into the complex web connecting finance, money laundering, and trafficking, high ..read more

In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives, host Joni Brennan, President of DIACC, chats with Fadwa Mohanna, Founder and CEO of One37. Together, they dive into the opportunities and challenges women in leadership face in the digital trust and identity industry. Fadwa shares her stories, insights and experiences gained throughout her career. She shares excellent advice as an entrepreneur, tech innovation, and telecommunications leader. Join us for a conversation that explores the specific ups and downs that women face and the strategies that influence long-lasting and measurable impact ..read more

If you'd like to recommend a topic or guests for a future episode, message podcast@diacc.ca. If you enjoy our content, please subscribe and share our podcast with a friend.  In the age of an Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) fueled digital society, verifying the authenticity of information is more critical than ever. Our podcasts highlight the urgency of establishing and adopting tools to verify information authenticity by connecting the benefits of digital trust and identity verification capabilities that put people's benefits at the centre of the design. We thread Canadian perspecti ..read more

In this episode, we explore how the launch of Australia’s ConnectID will be of benefit to its citizens who choose to participate in the digital identity ecosystem. Join host Joni Brennan, President at the DIACC, as she dives into an insightful conversation with the following guest: Brad Carr - Chief Innovation Officer at the National Australia Bank Don't forget to rate this episode and be sure to subscribe. While you're at it, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter ..read more

In recognition of International Women's Day, we hear from some amazing women leaders who share their perspectives on the importance of encouraging women and girls to pursue their interests in STEM (or STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and careers in the digital identity space. Join host Joni Brennan, DIACC President, as she dives into a terrific and insightful conversation with the following guests: Elena Dumitrascu, Co-Founder, Credivera Alexa Abiscott, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, ApplyBoard  Dr. Louise Maynard-Atem, Board Member ..read more

In this episode of DIACC's Digital ID & Me podcast series, listeners are provided an overview of the Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC), it's Pan-Canadian Trust Framework (PCTF), the council's recently launched Voilà Verified Trustmark program and what the program means for the marketplace and interested stakeholders. Join host Chris Ferreira, Senior Program Manager at the DIACC, as he dives into the conversation with the following guests: Joni Brennan, President, DIACC Ruth Puente, Trustmark Verification Program Manager, DIACC Andres Florido - B ..read more

In this episode of DIACC's Digital ID & Me podcast series, we discuss what blockchain is, what it isn't, what it's used for, some known risks and challenges, and what it can do for digital ID. Join host Amber D. Scott, founder and CEO of Outlier Solutions, as she discusses this timely topic with the following guests: Shawn Mitchell, Senior Strategic Technical Architect at AuthenticID Patrick Mandic, Co-Founder and CEO at Mavennet Don't forget to rate this episode and be sure to subscribe and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter ..read more

In this episode of DIACC's Digital ID & Me podcast series, we discuss what digital identity (ID) is, what it isn't, and more with perspectives from representatives in the public and private sectors.  Join host Kevin Morris, Strategy and Programs Director at Large Credit Union Coalition (LCUC) as he discusses this timely topic with the following guests: Colleen Boldon: Director, Digital Lab and Digital ID Programs at Service New Brunswick Dave McKay: Identity Architect, Promulgare Consulting Don't forget to rate this episode and be sure to subscribe and follow us on Li ..read more

In this episode of DIACC's Digital ID & Me podcast series, we discuss how Service BC is helping British Columbians through COVID with Digital ID. Service BC provides front line support for many of the hundreds of programs and services the BC provincial government offers to residents, businesses, and visitors. Join host Kevin Morris, Strategy and Programs Director at Large Credit Union Coalition (LCUC) as he discusses this timely topic with the following guests: Beverly Dicks, Assistant Deputy Minister, Service BC Division, Ministry of Citizens' Services Claire Ashton ..read more