FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 17, 2025 – YORA leadership joined global allies at the prestigious Trusted Tech Summit, hosted by the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy. The summit convened government, industry, and thought leaders to forge a unified strategy for ensuring technology advances freedom and counters the rise of techno-authoritarianism.

The summit centered on a new framework built on core pillars for securing critical technology systems. The discussions focused on actionable steps for democratic nations to secure critical supply chains, foster ethical innovation, and defend a values-based technological future.

Key initiatives from the framework include:

  • The Global Trusted Tech Network: A coalition of nations, companies, and institutions united by shared democratic principles.
  • The xGTT Standard: A new benchmark for defining and certifying “Trusted Tech” based on security, ethics, and transparency.
  • Integrated Tech Diplomacy: A comprehensive strategy to accelerate the adoption of trusted technologies and counter adversarial influence.

“Technology is the new battleground for democratic values, and summits like this are critical for building a united front,” “Our participation reflects YORA’s core mission to cultivate the next generation of leaders in AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and tech diplomacy. We are committed to collaborating across sectors to build a resilient technological ecosystem that protects our security and promotes innovation rooted in freedom.”

The summit concluded with a resolute call to action for sustained public-private collaboration to implement this critical framework.

About YORA:
YORA is dedicated to training the next generation of leaders at the intersection of technology and global affairs. Through education and practical experience in fields like AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and cultural diplomacy, YORA empowers individuals to shape a secure and innovative technological future founded on democratic values.


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