The Tech Diplomacy
Global Institute
The World’s Premier Institute Bridging Technology and Global Policy
Our Vision & Mission
Vision: A world where technology and diplomacy converge to solve global challenges and foster international cooperation.
Mission: To pioneer the field of tech diplomacy by connecting leaders, driving innovative policy, and shaping the future of international relations in the digital age.
Technology is reshaping global power dynamics and transforming international relations at unprecedented speed. The Tech Diplomacy Global Institute stands at this critical intersection as the world’s premier institution bridging technology and global policy.
Established in collaboration with UNESCO, we are the first global platform to invite nation states to appoint Tech Ambassadors and unite them under one neutral, multilateral forum. We advise governments on digital transformation, convene global leaders to shape international standards, build institutional capacity, and produce research that defines the future of technology governance.
The Tech Diplomacy Global Institute is the trusted neutral ground where the world’s digital future is negotiated, shaped, and secured.
The Samarkand Declaration for Tech Diplomacy
On November 1st, 2025, world leaders gathered in Samarkand, Uzbekistan to launch the world’s first global movement ensuring every nation has diplomatic capacity to shape the digital future.
Held alongside UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference, the ceremony represents the first step of an international process that will bring the Declaration to every region by 2027 and achieve universal adoption by 2030.
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What We Do
The Tech Diplomacy Global Institute is at the forefront of bridging technology and diplomacy through four key activities:
Tech Ambassador Initiative
We work with governments to establish Tech Ambassador positions – senior diplomatic representatives dedicated to technology and innovation diplomacy at the highest levels of foreign policy.
Global Convenings
We host the annual Tech Diplomacy Global Forum and regional convenings bringing together ministers, ambassadors, tech leaders, and policy experts.
Capacity Building
We train diplomats in technology and technologists in diplomacy—building the expertise both governments and industry need to navigate AI governance, cybersecurity, data flows, and digital trade.
Research & Advisory
We produce cutting-edge research on tech diplomacy trends and provide strategic advisory services to governments navigating digital transformation.
Tech Diplomacy Global Institute
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Kenya’s TechPlomacy Revolution: Pioneering Tech Diplomacy for Africa’s Inclusive Digital Future
Kenya has emerged as a trailblazer in tech diplomacy with the recent launch of its groundbreaking TechPlomacy Connective initiative on July 18, 2025. This ambitious platform represents a paradigm shift in how Global South nations approach the intersection of diplomacy...
Tech Diplomacy: Origins and Contemporary Practice
By Ayumi Moore Aoki24 July 2025 Tech diplomacy has emerged as a critical diplomatic innovation in response to the digital transformation of international relations. This article examines the origins and evolution of tech diplomacy, from Denmark's pioneering...
Meta’s Refusal to Sign the EU General-Purpose AI Code of Practice: Implications, Context, and Industry Impact
In July 2025, Meta announced its refusal to sign the European Union’s voluntary General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, a regulatory instrument to support compliance with the EU’s AI Act. This article explores the regulatory context, Meta’s rationale, industry and...
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What Does a Tech Diplomat Do? Responsibilities and Mandate
As governments worldwide establish tech diplomat positions and integrate technology into foreign policy, understanding these specialized roles becomes crucial for effective implementation. Tech diplomats operate at the intersection of traditional diplomacy and rapidly...
The Rise of Tech Ambassadors: Redefining Modern Diplomacy
The appointment of tech ambassadors represents the most significant innovation in diplomatic practice since economic diplomacy emerged after World War II. These specialized positions reflect a fundamental shift in global power dynamics, acknowledging that technology...
The Analytical Triangle: A Framework for Studying Tech Diplomacy
As tech diplomacy emerges as a distinct field of academic inquiry and policy practice, scholars and practitioners require systematic frameworks for analyzing its complex dynamics. The rapid pace of technological change, the diversity of actors involved, and the...
The Evolution of Tech Diplomacy: From Denmark’s TechPlomacy to Global Movement
The emergence of tech diplomacy as a distinct field of international relations can be traced to a pioneering decision made by Denmark in 2017, when it became the first nation to appoint a dedicated technology ambassador. This groundbreaking initiative, branded as...
What is Tech Diplomacy? A Comprehensive Academic Definition
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has fundamentally transformed the landscape of international relations, creating unprecedented challenges that traditional diplomatic frameworks struggle to address. As artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and other emerging...
Brazil Appoints First-Ever Tech Ambassador, Setting Global Precedent for Tech Diplomacy
Tech Diplomacy Global Institute Supervisory Board Member Eugenio Vargas Garcia Named to Historic Role as Extraordinary Ambassador for Technology and Innovation Paris, October 10, 2025 - Brazil has made diplomatic history with the appointment of Eugenio Vargas Garcia...
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