The Tech Diplomacy Institute
The World’s Premier Institute Bridging Technology and Global Policy
The Samarkand Declaration for Tech Diplomacy
On November 1st, 2025, world leaders gathered in Samarkand, Uzbekistan to launch the world’s first global movement ensuring every nation has diplomatic capacity to shape the digital future.
Held alongside UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference, the ceremony represents the first step of an international process that will bring the Declaration to every region by 2027 and achieve universal adoption by 2030.
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:
Tech Ambassador Initiative
Global Convenings
Capacity Building
Research & Advisory
Tech Diplomacy Institute
Bridging Technology and Diplomacy for a Connected World
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The Evolution of Tech Diplomacy: From Denmark’s TechPlomacy to Global Movement
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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...
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