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BSA Digital Diplomacy Champions

BSA's initiative recognizes excellence in advancing constructive tech policies and working internationally on digital policy. The honorees were selected following a nominating process that included BSA, BSA member companies, and cross-sector partner companies who collaborate closely with BSA. Nominees were selected using criteria that considered their international work on digital policy, leadership in developing and promoting responsible data governance, promotion of consistent laws and policies around the world, and proactive engagement with government, industry, and civil society stakeholders.

The eight honorees are based in the US, Europe, and Japan. They will participate in various BSA initiatives over the course of the coming year to call attention to their excellence in digital diplomacy. See the previous year's honorees here. 

2026 BSA Digital Diplomacy Champions

Americas

Sen. Chris Coons, United States Senate

Senator Coons has worked to strengthen America's technological competitiveness and ensure the global digital economy is built on American values of openness, transparency, and fairness.

Hon. Michael Kratsios, Assistant to the President and Director, Office of Science & Technology Policy, The White House

Mr. Kratsios has championed the US government's efforts to leverage AI to strengthen America's economic future, including by spearheading the creation of the Trump administration's AI Action Plan and amplifying its aim to boost innovation, infrastructure, and international partnerships.

Sen. Jerry Moran, United States Senate

Senator Moran has been a leading voice in AI policy, playing a central role in sponsoring and supporting the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and advancing AI standards and evaluation development. He has also introduced bipartisan legislation to help small businesses responsibly adopt and leverage AI technologies.

Sen. Jacky Rosen, United States Senate

Senator Jacky Rosen serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and is on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As the Senate’s only former computer programmer, she is a strong advocate for bipartisan solutions that strengthen cybersecurity, improve STEM education, and promote innovation.

Sen. Todd Young, United States Senate

Senator Young has frequently been at the center of the most consequential tech policy issues before the Senate, from his work on the bipartisan Senate AI Working Group to authorship of the CHIPS Act to his work to advance responsible digital trade.

Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

Hon. Svenja Hahn, Member of the European Parliament (MEP)

Svenja Hahn is a German Member of the European Parliament in the Renew Europe group since 2019. She is a member on the Committees for Internal Market and Consumer Protection and for International Trade. She became President of the ALDE Party in 2024 after earlier roles in LYMEC and the European Liberal Forum. Since 2025, she is also the Federal Vice-President of the FDP. Before her political career, she worked in public relations at edding International GmbH and held various roles in communications and journalism. She holds a Master degree in Media Studies.

Hon. Michael McNamara, Member of the European Parliament (MEP)

Michael McNamara is an Irish Member of the European Parliament in the Renew Europe group since 2024. He serves on the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs and is also active in the Committee on Legal Affairs. He is Co-Chair of the European Parliament’s Working Group on the Implementation and Enforcement of the AI Act. Before joining the European Parliament, he served two terms as a member of the Irish Parliament (Dáil Éireann). A qualified barrister, he practiced law prior to his political career and has a strong background in human rights and constitutional affairs. He holds a law degree from University College Cork.

Asia-Pacific (APAC)

His Excellency Masaaki Taira, Former Minister for Digital Transformation and Member, House of Representatives, Government of Japan 

As Japan’s Minister for Digital Transformation and first Minister of State for Cybersecurity, His Excellency Masaaki Taira led efforts to modernize government IT systems, strengthen cybersecurity frameworks, and promote AI adoption — advancing global cooperation and positioning Japan as a leader in innovation.

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