Ayumi Moore Aoki, Founder President of the Tech Diplomacy Forum and Women in Tech Global, will participate in a high-level side event during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, addressing one of the defining challenges of our digital age: ensuring that artificial intelligence serves all nations, not just those with advanced technological ecosystems.
The Global AI Divide
On September 23, 2025, Moore Aoki will join distinguished leaders at UN Headquarters for “Empowering Nations: AI Capability Building for Resilient Institutions and Inclusive Innovation.” This invitation-only session, co-hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Kenya, confronts a stark reality that has profound implications for global development and equity.
While some nations have built sophisticated AI capabilities, others face significant gaps in technical expertise, policy frameworks, and digital infrastructure. This disparity risks creating a new form of digital inequality, where technological advancement becomes concentrated rather than distributed.
Building on Global Commitments
This initiative builds directly on the successful adoption of the Pact of the Future and the Global Digital Compact, translating high-level commitments into actionable strategies. The session aims to establish a sustainable AI Capacity Building Network that prioritizes South-South cooperation and ensures AI solutions address local priorities and contexts.
Collaborative Leadership
Moore Aoki will join an impressive group of leaders committed to inclusive technology development:
- Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology, Republic of Kenya
- Dr. Amandeep Gill, UN Secretary General Envoy on Technology
- Dr. Korir Singoe, Principal Secretary, Foreign Affairs, Republic of Kenya
- Francine Katsoudas, EVP and Chief People Officer, CISCO
- Celine Lee, CEO and Founder, Zindi
- Gbemi Disu, Senior Vice President, WorldQuant University
- Vilas Dhar, President, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
Focus on Tech Diplomacy for Inclusive Innovation
Moore Aoki’s participation centers on advancing tech diplomacy principles that ensure technology serves humanity broadly. The conversation will explore how multistakeholder partnerships can accelerate capacity building while respecting national sovereignty and regional priorities.
The session represents the collaborative approach she advocates through the Tech Diplomacy Forum and Women in Tech Global – bringing together diverse voices to shape technology governance that serves shared prosperity rather than concentrated advantage.
The Stakes
The outcomes of this dialogue will influence how AI development unfolds globally. The choice between concentrated technological power and distributed capability building will shape whether emerging technologies amplify existing inequalities or become tools for more equitable development.
This represents the practical application of tech diplomacy – not as an abstract concept, but as a framework for ensuring that technological advancement serves all nations and communities.
Looking Forward
The session will focus on establishing frameworks that are bottom-up, regionally diverse, and powered by genuine multilateral cooperation. The goal is capacity building that respects local contexts while meeting global standards for safety and inclusion.