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
Bridging Technology and Diplomacy for a Connected World
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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...
The Osaka Protocol: Gender Equality in Digital Societies
On April 25, 2025, the Osaka Protocol was officially signed at the Women in Tech Global Summit in Osaka, marking a significant milestone in the global effort to advance gender equality within digital societies. This landmark international agreement brings together...
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What exactly is Tech Diplomacy?
Welcome to the realm of tech diplomacy, a dynamic field that's rapidly reshaping how nations, corporations, and civil society interact on the global stage. As explored by Eugenio V. Garcia in his recent work, tech diplomacy is more than just a buzzword; it's a...
Digital Diplomacy vs. Tech Diplomacy: Understanding the Difference
The rapid digitalization of international relations has generated considerable terminological confusion, with concepts like digital diplomacy, tech diplomacy, cyber diplomacy, and e-diplomacy often used interchangeably in policy discussions and academic literature....
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