The Tech Diplomacy Institute
The World’s Premier Institute 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 Institute is the trusted neutral ground where the world’s digital future is negotiated, shaped, and secured.
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 Institute 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.
Institutional Capacity Building
Expert Councils
Policy Research & Analysis
Tech Diplomacy Institute
Bridging Technology and Diplomacy for a Connected World
News & Insights
Brazil Appoints First-Ever Tech Ambassador, Setting Global Precedent for Tech Diplomacy
Tech Diplomacy Institute Supervisory Board Member 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 Eugenio Vargas Garcia as its...
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...