DIPLOMATS FOR KIDS
Secretary of State Colin Powell and Dr. Ina von Ber, President & CEO Ambassadorial Roundtable
On behalf of the Ambassadorial Roundtable, diplomats connect directly with interns, youth, attend artistic performances offered by children or visit inner city schools sharing information about their country, education, experience in diplomacy and travel encounters,
Be curious and courageous. Think global, think win-win. Give back, create impact. Stay strong and be resilient. Be humble, cultivate empathy.✏️Lead with integrity, be goal oriented.⛳️Communicate clearly and be accountable️.Lead, follow or get out of the way.Find your own voice, strive for personal well-being.Service above self, welfare of others️.
AI AND ROBOTICS FOR PEACE CHALLENGE
INNOVATE THE FUTURE
We at the Ambassadorial Roundtable, strongly believe that you are the leaders of tomorrow! We know you are the curious, creative, and passionate young people of today, and we fully recognize and trust the innovation you possess. We are eager to support your vision, and that is why this competition is designed specifically to give you a prestigious, global platform to share your ideas, talents, and imagination with the world.
We want you to conceptualize: How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and /or ROBOTICS become the ultimate force for good—bridging cultural divides, fostering global understanding, and connecting our world in ways that are truly peaceful and meaningful.
Please read and follow the instructions to submit your ideas; the world is ready to be inspired by you!!
Submission Categories
Participants may submit concepts in one, two, or all of the categories. Multiple submissions are allowed. Please choose the category that best describes the core function of your proposed solution.
Submission Requirements: The 500-Word Concept
This is your mission. This is your chance to shine. Every student is invited to enter and submit your groundbreaking ideas.We are looking for the compelling, future-defining concepts that will demonstrate your capacity for genuine leadership and meaningful impact on the world stage. Get creative—we cannot wait to see the future you design!
Your submission must be an innovative, actionable concept for a technology-driven solution. It must be written as a structured, persuasive proposal and adhere strictly to the 500-word limit (excluding the title). Your concept should be structured into the four sections below, answering the corresponding questions clearly.
| Section Title | Focus & Required Content | Approximate Word Count |
| 1. The Problem (Max 100 words) | What specific problem, peace/conflict issue will your solution address? Clearly define a real-world problem (e.g., local polarization, spread of hate speech, logistical challenge in a post-conflict zone). Why is this problem critical for peace? | 75-100 |
| 2. The Solution (Max 200 words) | Describe your concept and its core mechanism. Specify the technology you will use (AI, AI+Robotics, or Robotics Only). Explain how it works to solve the problem. (If Robotics, clearly describe the physical component and its control method.) Name your solution. | 175-200 |
| 3. Implementation & Impact (Max 150 words) | How would you practically build and deploy this?Describe the target user group (who benefits) and the environment it would operate in. Crucially, outline the measurable positive impact this solution would have on peace and connection. | 125-150 |
| 4. Ethical Consideration (Max 50 words) | What is the greatest risk of your solution, and how will you mitigate it? Address a key challenge (e.g., bias in data, data privacy, physical safety, potential for misuse) and provide a one-sentence plan for human oversight or mitigation. | 40-50 |
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Click the link below.Select the appropriate category, AI or ROBOTICS and paste your structured concept into the designated text field |
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DEADLINE FOR ALL ENTRIES: February 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST |
SUBMISSIONS
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SIGNATURE EVENT
BENEFITTING DIPLOMATS FOR KIDS
LT. GENERAL BEN HODGES CALIFORNIA TOUR
It was our great pleasure and privilege to host Lt. General Ben Hodges May 15th to May 19th 2023 for his California Dreaming Tour! Meetings were hosted in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Palo Alto. General Hodges sharer valuable insights into the Transatlantic Relationship, his perspective on the Geopolitical Consequences of the Russia and Ukraine War, NATO's Pivotal Role, US Military Power and Global Security Challenges. .
Thank you to all our participants for making this a true California Dreaming Tour: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (ret.), National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster (ret), US Dept. Secretary of Defense Joe Felter (ret), Ambassador Michael McFaul (ret), Ambassador Steve Pifer (ret), Ambassador John Emerson, Professor Francis Fukuyama, Professor James Goldgeier, SDMAC, OCWAC, American Council on Germany, Nixon Library, Christoph Leuze, Stanford School of Business.
Special thanks to the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Washington D.C.,The San Diego Police Department, Orange County, Los Angeles, Palo Alto and San Francisco.
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