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, cybersecurity, 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 20 leaders. Applications for the December 2026 cohort are closed.
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
Council
Cybersecurity Diplomacy
Council
Quantum Diplomacy
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Space Diplomacy
Council
News
The Future of Tech Diplomacy Is Collaborative: TDGI at Davos 2026
January 21, 2026 | House of Collaboration, Davos The Tech Diplomacy Global Institute (TDGI) convened global leaders, tech ambassadors, and policy innovators alongside the World Economic Forum in Davos for a pivotal discussion on the future of international cooperation...
Central Asia pioneers Global Movement for Tech Diplomacy with Historic Samarkand Declaration
World leaders gathered Saturday, November 1st in Samarkand for the launch of the Samarkand Declaration on Tech Diplomacy, the world’s first global movement ensuring every nation has diplomatic capacity to shape the digital future.
Brazil Appoints First-Ever Tech Ambassador, Setting Global Precedent for Tech Diplomacy
Tech Diplomacy Global Institute Supervisory Board Member H.E. Dr. 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 H.E. Dr. Eugenio Vargas Garcia...
Latest Insights
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...
Tech Diplomacy: Origins and Contemporary Practice
By Ayumi Moore Aoki 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...
The Conceptual Foundations of AI Sovereignty
Introduction The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally transformed the landscape of international relations, challenging traditional notions of state sovereignty and introducing new complexities in global governance. As AI technologies...
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...
