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.
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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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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...
Comparative Structures of Tech Ambassador Roles: Five National Perspectives and Institutional Gaps
Digital technologies are reshaping diplomacy worldwide, prompting the rise of dedicated tech ambassador roles. These positions represent an effort by governments to reframe their foreign policy around the fast-evolving digital landscape. Drawing on thirteen academic...
Tech Diplomacy Forum launched at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on June 18th 2025
Paris, 18 June 2025 — The inaugural Tech Diplomacy Forum convened today at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, establishing a transformative platform for international collaboration in the digital era. This pioneering initiative, held in partnership with UNESCO, brought...
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Comparative Structures of Tech Ambassador Roles: Five National Perspectives and Institutional Gaps
Digital technologies are reshaping diplomacy worldwide, prompting the rise of dedicated tech ambassador roles. These positions represent an effort by governments to reframe their foreign policy around the fast-evolving digital landscape. Drawing on thirteen academic...
AI and Diplomacy—International Relations in the Era of Disruptive Technologies
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) and disruptive digital technologies are fundamentally transforming the landscape of international relations and diplomacy. The SELA report (2024) provides a comprehensive analysis of how these technologies are reshaping power...
Evolving Paradigms in Science and Tech Diplomacy: A New Era for International Relations
Based on Balme, S. (2025). Evolving paradigms in science and tech diplomacy. Global Challenges, 17. --- The landscape of international relations is undergoing a profound transformation. Science and technology, once peripheral to the core of diplomacy, now stand at its...
Denmark’s Pioneering Role in Tech Diplomacy: The World’s First Tech Ambassador
When Casper Klynge packed his bags for Silicon Valley in 2017, he wasn't just another tech enthusiast chasing the California dream. As Denmark's—and the world's—first official tech ambassador, Klynge embodied a radical shift in diplomatic relations. His appointment...
The Geopolitics of Innovation: Tech-Diplomacy as a Tool for National Branding
In the evolving landscape of international relations, the concept of Tech-Diplomacy is gaining prominence as nations strategically engage with technological stakeholders to achieve diplomatic objectives. This emerging field, highlighted in the paper by Itzhak Mashiah,...
Digital Diplomacy: Transforming International Relations in the 21st Century
The landscape of international relations is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements that have revolutionized communication and information sharing. At the forefront of this transformation is digital diplomacy, a product of globalization and new public...
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