Introduction to Tech Diplomacy: the

new geopolitics of technology

This course is part of the Jean Monnet Chair on Technology and Science Diplomacy for
European Sovereignty (TechDip) held at UPM and part of the activities of the Technology
Diplomacy and International Cooperation Community of EELISA European University.

OBJECTIVES
Deep transformations of international relationships together with the rapid evolution of
innovations are leading to renewed geopolitical rivalries and fragmentation. Understanding
the rationale and implications of these innovations in the international sphere and putting
them into the context of European sovereignty so they can be the subject of education and
dissemination is precisely the rationale for this course.

In fact, there is an increasing demand for experts in a particular technology domain, but able
to understand and manage the challenges of new technologies while reflecting and reviewing
their impact on European values. Vice versa, technologists and scientists need to be aware of
how developments could reshape the delicate balance of international relationships and what
makes us, Europeans, unique.

EXPECTING LEARNING OUTCOMES

• The ability to understand how technological developments work, with a specific focus on
their governance and international spillovers,
• The ability to think critically and analyze different use cases for technology and science
delivery in economy and society, and
• The ability to understand the unique advantages of the European approach to technology
and science.

EVALUATION

Participation will be evaluated from two constituents: contributions to discussions during

sessions (20%) and team-working on a practical assignment based on real technology and
innovation challenges across Europe with international spillovers (80%).

The teamwork will be evaluated from the quality of the work, its ability to frame the EU
human-centric approach and its impact.
 Introduction to Tech Diplomacy: the
new geopolitics of technology
AGENDA
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LOCATION Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos- Edificio Retiro.
Alfonso XII Street, no. 3-5, 28014 Madrid.
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Claudio Feijóo:
9:00 to 9:30 welcoming intro.
Claudio Feijóo. “Intro Oscar Corcho. “The Mónica Martínez Juan Herrera “The Major Martín:
to tech diplomacy. challenges of Castañeda "The global competition "Defense Policy"
The new geopolitics artificial intelligence regulatory for mineral raw (**)
of technology. The in the international framework of data materials”
case of China” context: data spaces” protection in EU, USA
9:30 to 11:00 and China”"
Moving to Asamblea
11:00 to 11:30 de Madrid
Claudio Feijóo. Visit to the Madrid Manuel Sierra. “5G Carlos Gonzalez Villa. Gonzalo León
Scenario setting and Regional Parliament international “Diplomacy and why “Technology
backcasting. (Asamblea de spillovers” it matters” sovereignty: the EU
11:30 to 13:00 Madrid, street Pablo challenge”
Neruda 52), by MPs
Marta Marbán &
Elisa Vigil. (*)
13:00 to 13:30 Claudio: teamwork
assignment LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
13:30 to 14:00

Practical activity: Practical activity: Practical activity:

LUNCH
14:00 to 15:00 assignment assignment assignment
UE opportunities.
15:30 to 17:00 Javier Pérez-Escáriz

(*) The location for this lecture will be in Asamblea de Madrid at 11:45am. (**) This lecture will start at 10:00am.
Bring your passport for the access control. Victor Frias will host this lecture.

Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos,
Canales y Puertos - Edificio Retiro
Alfonso XII Street, no. 3-5, 28014 Madrid,
Spain
Buses: no. 10 14 26 32 C1 N9. Stop: Basílica
de Atocha
Metro: Line 1. Stop: Atocha
Train: C1 C2 C4 C10. Stop: Atocha
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PRACTICAL ISSUES
Asamblea de Madrid
The fastest way to get from the
Av. de Pablo Neruda, 142, 28018 Madrid
“Escuela de Ingenieros” to “Asamblea de
Buses: no. 57. Stop: Madrid Sur. Madrid” is by train, following these instructions.
Metro: Line 1. Stop: Portazgo.
Train: C2 C7. Stop: Asamblea De Madrid Bring your passport for the security access
control on 21st November.
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