First Lady of the United States Melania Trump invites First Spouses or equivalent leaders around the globe to participate in the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition (“Coalition”) to help children learn, grow, and thrive through the safe and innovative use of advanced technology.
Fostering the Future Together will make available to countries of the world advanced technology, including artificial intelligence (Al), to assist children, educators, and parents, while also protecting them from online dangers. Major technology companies have developed such tools and agree to make these advancements available to participating countries, either at no cost or very low cost.
First Spouses or equivalent leaders interested in participating in this Coalition work with their respective national governments to assess the different technologies available. They engage in discussions on how to best implement innovative technologies to create educational opportunities for the children of their country, train educators and parents, and design advanced learning environments for the future.
Invited First Ladies, Gentleman, and Spouses of Heads of State and Government (“First Spouses”) around the world may join the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition by making public commitments about their efforts in their respective nations to make available advanced technology to assist children, educators, and parents, while also protecting youth from online dangers.
First Spouses invited to join the Coalition can respond to the email in their formal invitation or contact the U.S. Department of State to express their interest in joining the Coalition and attending the inaugural Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit. If they are not able to attend, they may join the Coalition and attend other Coalition events and forums.
Once they have joined the Coalition, First Spouses will make public commitments about their efforts in their respective nations to make available advanced technology to assist children, educators, and parents, while also protecting youth from online dangers.
The Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit has two components for invited guests, including a day-long working session, followed by a high-level meeting with First Spouses.
Working Session | March 24, 2026
In advance of the High-Level Meeting, Mrs. Trump will host a Working Session at the U.S. Department of State on March 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. The Working Session is designed to equip representatives of First Spouses with practical approaches, innovative tools, and actionable strategies to leverage opportunities and address challenges children face in the digital era. First Spouses may select a maximum of two representatives from their country to also attend the Working Session.
The Working Session will feature a series of interactive think tank discussions covering a range of topics related to the well-being of children and the promotion of education, innovation, and technology. Through collaborative discussions with tech companies, organizations, and education experts, participants will identify best practices and build partnerships to advance digital education, safety, and literacy for children in their countries.
Think tank discussions will focus on EdTech Tools, AI in Education, Safety and Protection Online, and Digital Literacy.
Attendees: First Spouses, Senior Advisors to First Spouses, Tech Company Representatives, and select organizations.
High-Level Meeting | March 25, 2026
First Lady Melania Trump will host Coalition members for a roundtable discussion at the White House to learn how other First Spouses are supporting children’s well-being in the digital age and to discuss their shared commitments. The session will highlight country-level initiatives, foster international cooperation, and set the stage for ongoing Coalition action to help children flourish in the digital era.
Attendees: First Spouses
Example Policies & Programs
While there are many different types of actions and policies Coalition members can take under the Fostering the Future Together umbrella, here are examples for Coalition members seeking to better understand the breadth of possibilities:
- National digital literacy programs
- AI-powered tutoring tools that support teachers and educators
- Parent and teacher training modules
- Tools that help parents, children, and youth report online harm
- Virtual learning tools
- Child online safety protocols
Example Technology Products & Partner Types
- Tools and Products: AI systems, tutoring and teacher coaching, educational content platforms, youth online safety tools, classroom integration tools, language-learning AI models
- Partner Types: learning-tech companies, online safety firms, AI infrastructure partners, software firms, and hardware and device manufacturers
Media and Branding Guidelines
Coalition members may refer to the following resources to support media engagement and branding. You may also contact the U.S. Department of State with additional questions about branding.
Q: How can a First Spouse join the Coalition?
A: First Spouses invited to join the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition can respond to the email in the formal invitation or contact the U.S. Department of State to express their interest in joining the Coalition and attending the Global Coalition Summit. If they are not able to attend the Summit, they may join the Coalition and attend future forums and events.
Once they have joined the Coalition, First Spouses will make public commitments about their efforts in their respective nations to make available advanced technology to assist children, educators, and parents, while also protecting youth from online dangers.
Q: If a First Spouse cannot attend the Summit, can they still join the Coalition?
A: Yes, First Spouse commitments and participation in future events and engagements are welcome.
Q: Where can a First Spouse access their country’s brand package?
A: Please see the “Resources” section of this website. Additional branding support may be provided for Coalition members here.
Q: When will the first Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit take place?
A: The Global Coalition Summit has two components, including a day-long working group meeting on March 24, 2026, followed by a high-level Roundtable meeting with First Spouses on March 25, 2026, at the White House.
Q: How many people are allowed in each Summit delegation?
A: Each First Spouse may include up to two representatives in their delegation to join the Working Session on March 24, 2026.
Q: What role does the visiting First Spouse have at the Meeting?
A: First Spouses will make public commitments about their ongoing efforts in their respective nations to make available advanced technology to assist children, educators, and parents, while also protecting youth from online dangers. They may share their commitments in writing or publicly.
Q: Is there a fee or a direct cost to participate?
A: No. Indirect costs associated with First Spouse’s commitments and engagements, including travel, must be covered by each country.
Q: What is the origination of Fostering the Future Together?
A: Fostering the Future Together was launched by American First Lady Melania Trump during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 23, 2025. The event convened First Spouses of heads of state and government from around the world to announce a global framework to advance children’s well-being through education, innovation, and the responsible use of technology, while prioritizing online protection for children and youth. To learn more about the announcement of the Coalition, click here.
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