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
News & Insights
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...
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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