On March 8th, 2024, The Diplomatic Council, in collaboration with the Diplomatic Corps of Thailand, proudly presented Thailand's Inaugural Ambassadors' Ball, a prestigious event held at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. This evening marked a convergence of diplomacy and business, offering a platform for sophisticated cultural exchange and meaningful connections.

March 19, 2024 was a historic day for almost all participants at the launch event of the Diplomatic Council Quantum Leap initiative: for the first time in their lives, they were able to take a live look at a quantum chip - clearly visible under a microscope. There were also excellent presentations by Harald A. Summa Chairman of the new initiative, and Matthias Reidans, a luminary in the field of quantum technology from Rosenberger-OSI.

The Diplomatic Council has established a new DC Mission in the Netherlands. Rob Heijtink has been appointed Head of Mission. He is probably already known to many members through his work as Chairman of the DC Global E-Mobility Forum.

Rob Heijtink has been actively involved in the Diplomatic Council for well over ten years. He was one of the earliest members to join the think tank, which was founded in 2012 in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.

E-TukTuks for the environment and the climate

The Diplomatic Council has expanded its global reach with a new mission for South and East Africa. Felix Zuckschwerdt, who is based in Mauritius, has been appointed Head of Mission. He is a recognised expert in the field of transformation projects in the technology and energy sector.

An Evening of Elegance and Diplomacy: Thailand's Inaugural Ambassadors' Ball 2024

The Diplomatic Council takes great pride in presenting Thailand's Inaugural Ambassadors' Ball, a prestigious event set to transcend the realms of diplomacy and business. This grand affair, scheduled for the 8th of March 2024, at the Grande Ballroom, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, promises an evening of sophistication, cultural exchange, and meaningful connections.

The Diplomatic Council has launched a new Global SME Forum to support SMEs worldwide. SME stands for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises.

Chairwoman Dr. Mirjam Ringer

This year's partner country of the Diplomatic Council Spring Festival is India, the world's largest democracy. The Indian Consul General B.S. Mubarak will present his country on April 22 in Frankfurt/Germany, discuss current developments and answer questions. And because the traditional mango festival is celebrated in India every year, the Diplomatic Council is celebrating a combined spring and manifesto this year. Members and guests are welcome!

DC Head of Mission France, Mr. Maxime Boyer, has succeeded in ensuring that a Diplomatic Council membership is tax-deductible for French companies and individuals. What can be summarized in one sentence was actually months of negotiation with the French tax authorities. The tax deductibility is an important step for the further expansion of the Diplomatic Council in France.