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
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 Inaugurates a New Era of International Digital Cooperation at UNESCO
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...
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: A New Era for 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...
Bi-Globalization: The Geopolitical Chessboard of US-China Economic Supremacy
To strengthen the article on bi-globalization and recent takeaways from the World Economic Forum 2025, I'll incorporate key elements from the provided source to offer a more comprehensive analysis: The concept of "geo-economic bi-globalization" has emerged as a...