The Digital Ambassadors Forum (DAF) — a multi-year public-private initiative — offers a consistent platform for strategic engagement on pressing digital policy issues facing both governments and the private sector. Mastercard is a founding member with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and others, 

During a time when national frameworks are diverging and global digital governance is becoming increasingly complex, DAF offers an opportunity to foster greater cooperation across borders, share real-world case studies, and discover practical, forward-looking solutions that promote innovation, trust, security, and economic growth.

In collaboration with global digital leaders from the public sector and its Members, DAF will host a yearly flagship Dialogue on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, NY in fall of 2026, as well as in-person and virtual programming throughout the year. These gatherings will provide opportunities to advance DAF’s mission, strengthen cross-sector dialogue, and advance global digital alignment and cooperation.

Together, DAF Members are shaping a trusted venue for collaboration between governments and industry, where practical partnerships and shared insights can help navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape.