The Tech Diplomacy
Global Institute
The global platform bridging technology and diplomacy
The Home of Tech Diplomacy
The Tech Diplomacy Global Institute is the world’s premier organization bridging technology and international relations. From our home in Paris, we unite Tech Ambassadors from every region, convene four Expert Councils on AI, cyber, quantum, and space diplomacy, and bring together the leaders of governments, international organizations, and technology companies. Through the annual Tech Diplomacy Global Forum, executive education, research, and advisory services, we give nations the neutral ground where trust is built and the world’s digital future is negotiated, shaped, and secured.
Our Vision and 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.
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.
Tech Diplomacy Global Executive Program
Executive Education – The Only Program That Makes You a Tech Diplomacy Leader
Technology now shapes power, security, and sovereignty. TDGEP is a six-month executive program for senior government and corporate leaders — two immersive weeks in Paris, four online modules, and a real Capstone project designed for immediate institutional use. Limited to 30 leaders. 2026 cohort now open.
What We Do
Institutionalizing Tech Diplomacy
Global Convenings
We host the annual Tech Diplomacy Global Forum, the Global Assembly in Paris, and regional convenings bringing together ministers, ambassadors, tech leaders, and policy experts.
Capacity Building
Through TDGEP, the world’s only executive program built for tech diplomacy, 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 the Global Technology Diplomacy Report, the annual Global 50, and other insights and publications, alongside strategic advisory services to governments navigating digital transformation.
Tech Diplomacy Global Institute
Bridging Technology and Diplomacy for a Connected World
Our Expert Councils
The Expert Councils are the intellectual engine of the Tech Diplomacy Global Institute: four councils of senior policymakers, diplomats, scientists, and industry leaders who anticipate how frontier technologies are reshaping international relations, advise governments, and shape the agenda of the annual Global Forum at UNESCO.
AI Diplomacy
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Cyber Diplomacy
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Quantum Diplomacy
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Space Diplomacy
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News
WHERE WERE THE DIPLOMATS?
The standoff between Apple and Brussels over Siri AI is not a story about a delayed feature. It is the first great standoff of the agent era, and a preview of a world that has engineers and regulators but no negotiators. By Sïmon Saneback, Chief Operating Officer,...
Tech Diplomacy at the Frontier: Anthropic, State Power, and the New Politics of AI Access
Frontier AI, export controls, and tech diplomacy: TDGI analyzes why the U.S. ordered Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 offline and what this means for global AI governance.
From Ambition to Authorship: What the TDGI Africa Symposium Revealed About the Digital Future
What if the Global South did more than participate in the digital age? What if it co-authored the rules?That question sat at the heart of the first TDGI Africa Symposium. Across roundtables, foresight labs, fishbowl reflections, and exchanges among diplomats,...
Latest Insights
Corporate Diplomacy in the Tech Sector: Microsoft and Beyond
The acceleration of tech diplomacy as a core governmental practice is mirrored by the evolution of corporate diplomatic functions within major technology companies, marking a transformative shift in how both governments and private entities approach global technology...
Big Tech as Diplomatic Partners: Power, Legitimacy, and Collaboration
The evolving relationship between governments and major technology companies stands among the most critical and complex challenges in contemporary international relations. Leading enterprises such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon have amassed capabilities...
Beyond Nation-States: The Polylateral Nature of Tech Diplomacy
Tech diplomacy shatters the centuries-old monopoly of nation-states over international relations. Unlike traditional diplomacy's bilateral handshakes and multilateral treaties, tech diplomacy operates in a "polylateral" world—multiple types of actors wielding power...
Tech Ambassadors Around the World: A Comparative Analysis
Over twenty countries have established tech ambassador positions since Denmark's groundbreaking 2017 initiative—a diplomatic revolution that signals universal recognition of technology's transformative impact on global affairs. While nations share the conviction that...
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...
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