Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi Returns on June 19-21
On a Mission to Accelerate Regional Transformation: Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi Returns on June 19-21
THE REVELATION
Regional transformation is not produced by a single keynote or startup pitch. It comes from repeated contact between local talent, global experience, capital, institutions and culture. GTWT's citywide structure is interesting because it treats those connections as the event itself rather than as side effects of a conference. By spreading programming across Tbilisi and mixing technology with creative industries, education and business, the format suggests that ecosystem building is partly an exercise in synchronization. A region becomes more competitive when its people do not merely consume global trends, but gain enough access and context to adapt them locally.
This summer, Georgia will host a wide range of technology, cultural, educational, and business events. Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026 stands out as the platform where all of these worlds intersect. Returning for its biggest edition yet, the region's leading technology movement is expected to welcome more than 10,000 attendees across three days.
From June 19 to 21, venues across Tbilisi will become hubs for learning, collaboration, innovation, and new business opportunities. Whether participants come from startups, established companies, investment funds, creative industries, academia, or the public sector, they can expect to leave with new insights, valuable connections, and fresh inspiration. The scale and diversity of the program are what make this promise possible.
What exactly is Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026?
It is a city-wide series of networking events, lectures, workshops, conferences, and cultural experiences that brings together globally recognized brands, industry leaders, founders, investors, creators, and innovators.
The scale of GTWT 2026 is best illustrated by the numbers:
- 200+ speakers
- 150+ companies
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- 300+ investors
- 80+ events
- 1 flagship event at Factory Tbilisi
"Compared to last year, we are hosting twice as many international guests, and there are clear reasons behind this decision. We want the Georgian audience to meet the people who are driving some of the world's most influential projects. We know that local tech ecosystems cannot evolve without synchronizing with global experience and staying connected to international trends. As regional transformation remains one of our main goals, we believe that knowledge exchange is one of the most powerful ways to achieve it." says Jaba Kikvidze, Co-Founder of the movement.
Due to the diverse nature of the program, events will take place across multiple locations throughout the city.
• June 19 (Friday) | Side-events Day:
On the opening day, you will probably see GTWT 2026 badges all across Tbilisi because events will be hosted by partner companies in hotels, co-working spaces, universities, and cultural institutions throughout the whole city.
More than 80 events are scheduled for this day alone, including workshops, conferences, private working sessions, networking gatherings, and educational talks. The full event schedule is available on luma.page.
• June 20 (Saturday) | Main Day:
Factory Tbilisi, the iconic former Coca-Cola facility that has become one of the city's most recognizable creative hotspots, will host the main event of GTWT 2026.
For one day, the venue will be transformed into sectored pavilions hosting conferences, exhibitions, networking experiences, and interactive activities.
Guests will be welcomed from 11:00 AM and participate in programming until 11:00 PM. The conference program will focus on ten major themes:
- Artificial Intelligence & Deep Tech
- Fintech & Banking
- Innovation, Web3 & Blockchain
- Urban Innovation & Architecture
- Gaming & eSports
- Creative & Fashion Technologies
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Health Technologies
- Media & Digital Marketing
- Art & Culture
Alongside keynote presentations, panel discussions, and fireside chats, attendees will have access to a variety of networking spaces, experiential zones, and relaxation areas designed to encourage meaningful interactions and help with cozy rest throughout the day.
In addition to the conferences, Factory Tbilisi will feature:
- Innovation, Technology & Expo Zones
- Networking & Business Connection Areas
- Art Installations & Interactive Experiences
- Entertainment & Sports Activities
- Live Football Match Broadcasts
- Food & Beverage Areas
- Relaxation Spaces
The diversity of experiences ensures that every attendee, regardless of industry or background, can find opportunities that match their interests.
• June 21 (Sunday) | Cultural Experiences & Closing Ceremony:
The final day offers participants an opportunity to slow down, reflect on the previous two days, and continue networking in a more informal setting.
The program will focus on cultural experiences, community gatherings, and informal business meetings throughout Tbilisi, culminating in the official closing ceremony and a cocktail party that will continue late into the evening.
Global Brands on the GTWT Stage
Google, Apple, Revolut, Nike, and Fuckup Nights are among the international brands represented at Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026. The speaker lineup includes experts, founders, investors, executives, artists, and innovators from around the world.
Some of the featured speakers are:
- Amy Nordrum — MIT
- Ronald Weissman — Angel Capital Association (Immediate Past Chairman)
- Luciano Freitas — Co-founder & CEO, Aftermoon Agency (Uber, Airbnb background)
- Timothy Goodman — Artist
- Pepe Villatoro — Fuckup Nights
- Catalin Butnariu — Amber
- Monika Bielskyte — Founder, Protopia Futures; Nike's first Futurist in Residence
- Mike Fischer — Firstpoint VC
- Agne Rakstikaite — Monday.com
- Thomas Kolster — Author, Goodvertising & The Hero Trap; Founder of the sustainable marketing movement
- Abhishek Das, PhD — Concentric AI / Google
- Marco Tombolini — Global Head of Business Analysis, Dolce & Gabbana Beauty
- Marcello Messina — Worldwide Head of Global E-Business, TOD'S
- Hugo Barbera — Nike
The complete speaker roster and event schedule are available at https://gtwt.ge/
Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026 is supported by more than 150 partners from across industries, including TBC, STUDIO LIBERTY, City Mall, Wissol, Solana, Cellfie, SMH Sports, Setanta, Forbes, and many others.
"The event series has become more diverse than ever, and the growth in our partner ecosystem reflects that. We are excited that every industry represented across our stages will also be supported by businesses and organizations that share our vision and commitment to the innovation." says Medea Janjghava, Head of Partnerships at GTWT 2026.
Do you want to know what it feels like to be at the epicenter of uniting the tech ecosystems in Caucasus and Central Asia? Get your tickets at any of the following platforms: gtwt.ge, TKT.GE, Biletebi.ge, and whatabout.live.
For the latest updates and announcements, follow the official GTWT 2026 social media channels:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julia Upiterskaya
Founder of JULS and REVELATIONS
Julia Upiterskaya is a Dubai-based communications entrepreneur, founder of JULS and REVELATIONS, and an international technology moderator and speaker. With more than 10 years of experience across media, communications and events, she has worked with over 100 companies across emerging technology and innovation. Her current focus spans artificial intelligence, wellness and the technologies reshaping how people live, work and build businesses. Through JULS and REVELATIONS, Julia works at the intersection of strategic communications, founder positioning, technology, culture and global communities.
