The Premier Global Platform Bridging Technology and Diplomacy
Advancing Policy, Driving Innovation, Fostering Collaboration
Technology is rewriting the rules of global engagement. As digital innovations rapidly reshape our world, a new form of diplomacy is essential. The Tech Diplomacy Forum stands at this critical intersection, pioneering the fusion of technological expertise with diplomatic finesse. We are the first global platform dedicated to navigating the complex interplay between emerging technologies and international relations. From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to digital sovereignty and tech governance, we convene diverse voices – diplomats, tech leaders, policymakers, and academics – to craft innovative solutions to global challenges.
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.
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What We Do
The Tech Diplomacy Forum is at the forefront of bridging technology and diplomacy through four key activities:

Meetings
Global forums, regional summits, and bilateral diplomatic sessions connecting tech ambassadors, government leaders, and industry executives to shape international technology policy.

Capacity Building

Research

Expert Councils
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News & Insights
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...
The Conceptual Foundations of AI Sovereignty
By Ayumi Moore Aoki 22 July 2025 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...
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...