Tallinn Cyber Diplomacy Summer School
A flagship program advancing global cybersecurity, diplomacy, and digital governance, providing a platform for diplomats and experts to tackle cyber threats, cybercrime, and AI’s strategic impact.
5 days
Week long event
Participants engage in discussions on international law, cyber norms, and capacity building, ensuring they are equipped to shape a secure, stable, and open cyberspace.
50+
Cyber diplomats
Events is designed for young professionals who have taken on challenging tasks ranging from digitalisation to cybersecurity capacity building and cyber resilience.
40+
Countries represented
Summer School has brought together diplomats, policymakers, and cybersecurity experts from over 40 countries, fostering international cooperation and strengthening cyber diplomacy efforts worldwide.
Useful info and links
The application period for the Tallinn Cyber Diplomacy Summer School 2025 is now closed, and participants have been selected.
Here you’ll find key information to help you prepare for the Summer School.
We’ve gathered all the essentials – from the concept note and agenda to the “Welcome to Estonia” guide, which includes practical tips on weather, dress code for the Summer School events, transportation, and even a few basic Estonian phrases to get you started.
Focus areas
The Summer School covers a wide range of critical topics, including:
- Cybersecurity as an enabler of digital society
- International frameworks and norms for cyber stability
- State responsibility and accountability in cyberspace
- Cyber capacity building and resilience
- Emerging technologies like AI and their strategic impact
What to expect?
Each year, the Summer School delivers:
- Expert-led sessions by leading cyber diplomats, researchers, and policymakers
- Practical workshops and cyber exercises to build skills for real-world scenarios
- Field visits to key institutions for firsthand insights into cyberdefence strategies
- Cultural and networking programs to build global connections
Ready to Join?
The Tallinn Cyber Diplomacy Summer School is an application-based program. Invitations to apply are sent through embassies, ministries, EU institutions, and other relevant governmental bodies.
The selection committee carefully evaluates applications, prioritising foreign service officials and representatives of public authorities responsible for cybersecurity and cyber governance. If additional seats are available, applicants from other national organisations may also be considered.