Our Vision

To become a major global platform connecting innovation ecosystems and multilateral institutions

Our Mission

Facilitate structured dialogue between innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to advance sustainable development and responsible technology governance

Strategic Focus Areas

1

Artificial Intelligence & Global Governance

Policy dialogue, regulatory trends, and ethical deployment

2

Blockchain & Web3 Infrastructure

Decentralized systems, digital assets, cross-border frameworks

3

Digital Economy & Financial Innovation

Fintech ecosystems and emerging market opportunities

4

Innovation Ecosystems & Capacity Building

Roadshows, partnerships, and talent development

Ambassador Alexandru Cujba delivering keynote at MetaEra Summit

Leadership

Ambassador Alexandru Cujba

Founder & Executive President

  • Former Permanent Representative of Moldova to the United Nations
  • Former Vice President of the UN General Assembly and ECOSOC
  • Former Secretary-General of the South-South Steering Committee for Sustainable Development
  • 30+ years building bridges between governments, private sector, and civil society

Under Ambassador Cujba's leadership, BAI has evolved into a structured platform advancing technology, diplomacy, and multilateral engagement.

ECOSOC Consultative Status

Blockchain Alliance International was granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in June 2024.

This status, adopted by ECOSOC consensus following a positive recommendation from the NGO Committee, reflects BAI's credibility, governance, and substantive contributions. Only approximately 33% of applicants receive positive recommendations.

Institutional Timeline

2019 BAI Registration
2020 UN Forums on AI & Blockchain
2022 501(c)(3) Status
2023 ECOSOC and Global Forums
2024 High-Level AI Events
2025 Digital Economy Initiative

BAI and the United Nations

BAI operates within the UN ecosystem through ECOSOC consultative status — high-level forums, AI governance discussions, digital cooperation initiatives.

Global Offices

New York

Headquarters

369 Lexington Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017

Seoul

ICON Yeoksam 15F, 8 Teheran-ro-44-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Hong Kong

Regional Office

Address to be confirmed