A brief history of Diplo
Diplo’s roots date back to October 1992 when Jovan Kurbalija established the Unit for Computer Applications at the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies in Malta. After a few iterations, this unit became DiploFoundation on 20 November 2002.
This year, we celebrate 20 years of Diplo, as well as 30 years of research and education on the impact of digitalisation on diplomacy.
Join us on the journey through the evolution of both digital diplomacy, and Diplo.
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26Wednesday March, 2025
- Public Diplomacy Training for the EU delegation to the USA
The EU Delegation to the USA will host an exclusive Public Diplomacy Training for its team members. This tailored programme will equip 14 delegation staff with essential skills to enhance communication, engagement, and strategic outreach in the dynamic US environment. Through interactive sessions and expert-led discussions by Diplo lecturers, Mr Rodrigo Márquez Lartigue, Mexican diplomat, […]
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26Wednesday March, 2025
- Training for the Republic of Serbia Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection
The representatives of the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Serbia will participate in a specialised training session on 4 April 2025, aimed at strengthening their expertise in data protection and privacy in the AI era. Organised by GIZ, this training will equip participants with the knowledge […]
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26Wednesday March, 2025
- Briefing on digital governance for Armenian CSOs
Diplo lecturers will lead an online briefing on digital governance for civil society organisations (CSOs) in Armenia on 9 April. The session, organised by GIZ, will provide an initial mapping of key digital governance issues, actors, and processes, offering participants an overview of the evolving landscape. The briefing will also serve as an opportunity to […]
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26Wednesday March, 2025
- Training in institutional AI transformation at the Polish Diplomatic Academy
On March 27–27, 2025, Diplo and the Polish Diplomatic Academy conducted training sessions that focused on preparing tech and diplomatic communities for forthcoming AI transformation of diplomacy. The main emphasis was on effective communication between diplomatic and tech professionals in the context of: The primary goal was to address AI-related issues from various organisational, diplomatic, […]
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26Wednesday March, 2025
- The role of diplomacy in AI geopolitics | Poland diplomatic academy
Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation, will deliver a public lecture on 28 March 2025 at the Polish Diplomatic Academy on the evolving role of diplomacy in AI geopolitics, following a two-day Institutional AI Transformation training for Poland’s MFA staff. The lecture will address three key aspects: As AI continues to shape international relations, its […]
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07Monday April, 2025
- Demystifying AI: How to prepare international organisations for AI transformation?
🗓️ 29 April 2025 | 🕐 13:00–14:00 CEST 📍 DiploFoundation, WMO Building, 7bis Avenue de la Paix, Geneva International organisations (IOS) are on the eve of a profound AI transformation, impacting their functioning, mandates, and staff composition. It will happen at a complicated geopolitical time with growing pressure on international organisations to become more efficient […]
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10Thursday April, 2025
- AI Apprenticeship for International Organisations blended course
Diplo Academy will launch the Humanitarian Diplomacy online diploma course on 16 September 2024 in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Stay updated on courses by subscribing to their newsletter.
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22Tuesday April, 2025
- Gender and Tech Online Talk Series: Digital Colonialism
The series is co-sponsored by the University of Virginia (UVA) Digital Technology for Democracy Lab (Karsh Institute of Democracy) and the UVA School of Data Science. It brings together leading scholars, advocates, and practitioners to examine the intersections of gender, technology, democracy, and human rights. The aim is to critically explore how digital platforms and […]
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