2026 Young Diplomats Summer Institute
Tech Diplomacy: People, Power & Policy in a Digital World
June 8–12, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM daily
June 12 includes an extended closing luncheon until 2:30 PM
The Young Diplomats Summer Institute is a dynamic, weeklong program designed for high school students interested in global affairs, leadership, and the rapidly evolving role of technology in shaping our world. This immersive institute introduces students to the foundations of tech diplomacy, exploring how innovation intersects with power, policy, ethics, and human rights in a digital age.
Through interactive workshops, simulations, and hands-on activities, students will examine real-world global challenges and learn how governments, international organizations, and innovators work together to build cooperative solutions. Participants will strengthen critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills while gaining insight into careers connected to diplomacy, technology, and public policy.
Institute Topics Include:
Power & Policy in the Age of Innovation
Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, and Human Rights
Innovation & Global Power
Building Cooperative Solutions
This program is ideal for students curious about international affairs, emerging technologies, and how leadership can shape a more connected and ethical global future.
Program Dates: June 8–12, 2026
Stay tuned for speaker & special guest announcements
