{"id":60423,"date":"2026-05-04T12:49:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T08:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatabout.live\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=60423"},"modified":"2026-05-06T12:07:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:07:13","slug":"global-tech-weekend-tbilisi-2026","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/whatabout.live\/ka\/event\/global-tech-weekend-tbilisi-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"GLOBAL TECH WEEKEND TBILISI 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_1d1cf4329def4365\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\">\n<h1 data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-1\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026: Shaping the Next Decade of Innovation<\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-2\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">The world of technology is moving at an unprecedented pace, and the center of that acceleration is shifting toward emerging ecosystems. From <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"141\">June 19\u201321, 2026<\/b>, the <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"163\">Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi (GTWT)<\/b> returns to Georgia, establishing itself as a premier cross-border power platform. This isn&#8217;t just another industry gathering; it is a massive concentration of global capital, frontier technology, and the influential decision-makers who move international markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-3\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">For three days, the city of Tbilisi will transform into the global epicenter of innovation and investment. With a projected attendance of over <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"143\">20,000 participants<\/b>, <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"164\">300+ investors<\/b>, and <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"184\">150+ companies<\/b>, the scale of this event is designed to foster real change and lasting international partnerships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-4\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">A Three-Day Journey Through the Tech Landscape<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-5\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">The structure of the Global Tech Weekend is designed to maximize networking, education, and cultural immersion across the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-6\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">June 19: The City-Wide Warmup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-7\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">The movement begins on <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"23\">Friday, June 19<\/b>, with a focus on &#8220;Side Events&#8221;. Rather than being confined to a single hall, the energy is spread across Tbilisi. Over <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"158\">80 localized events<\/b>\u2014including specialized meetups, technical workshops, closed-door executive meetings, and academic lectures\u2014will take place in partner company offices, luxury hotels, universities, and vibrant coworking spaces. This day allows participants to engage in intimate, high-value conversations before the massive scale of the main conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-8\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">June 20: The Flagship Conference at Factory Tbilisi<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-9\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">The heart of the weekend beats on <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"34\">Saturday, June 20<\/b>, at the iconic <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"67\">Factory Tbilisi<\/b>. This is the &#8220;Flagship Event,&#8221; where more than <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"130\">10,000 attendees<\/b> gather under one roof. The venue is a marvel of organization, divided into sector-specific pavilions that define the modern economic era:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-10\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Artificial Intelligence &amp; Deep Tech:<\/b> Exploring the core of the machine learning revolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-11\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">FinTech &amp; Banking:<\/b> The future of digital assets and traditional finance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-12\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Web3 &amp; Blockchain:<\/b> Decentralized solutions for a global economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-13\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Innovation &amp; Venture Capital:<\/b> Where startups meet the funding they need to scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-14\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Specialized Tracks:<\/b> From Gaming &amp; E-Sports to Health Tech, Real Estate Development, and Creative &amp; Fashion Tech, every industry defining the next decade is represented.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-15\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">The conference operates across <b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"31\">five main stages<\/b>, featuring <b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"59\">200+ global speakers<\/b> delivering a mix of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and one-on-one interviews. Between sessions, attendees can explore dozens of interactive educational zones, entertainment areas, and high-end dining experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-16\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">June 21: Closing and Culture<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-17\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">The weekend concludes on <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"25\">Sunday, June 21<\/b>, with the official <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"60\">Closing Ceremony<\/b>. This day is dedicated to reflecting on the insights gained, cementing new partnerships, and participating in cultural experiences that showcase the unique heritage of Georgia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-18\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Who Should Attend?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-19\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">GTWT 2026 is designed for those who don&#8217;t just want to watch the future happen, but want to own it. The attendee profile includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"17\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-20\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Investors:<\/b> Venture capital firms, angel investors, and multinational corporations looking for the next big breakthrough.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-21\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Entrepreneurs:<\/b> Founders of fast-growing companies and visionaries in the tech, creative, and cultural sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-22\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Executives:<\/b> Management representatives and leaders from global tech hubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-23\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Public Sector:<\/b> Tourism and economic development representatives focused on urban innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-24\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Pass Options and Access<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-25\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">To ensure the event is accessible while providing exclusive tiers for high-level networking, three primary pass types are available<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Flagship Event PASS (Basket 1 &#8211; 109 GEL):<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Access to the main event of Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi at Factory Tbilisi on June 20;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Side events (June 19 and 21) require separate registration on the <a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/luma.com\/GTWT2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lu.ma<\/a> page.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-27\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Multi-PASS (Basket 1 &#8211; 249 GEL):<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-27\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Access to the main event of Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi at Factory Tbilisi on June 20<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-27\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Access to the official After-Party on June 20 (Tribe \/ King David)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-27\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Side events (June 19 and 21) require separate registration on the <a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/luma.com\/GTWT2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lu.ma<\/a> page<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-28\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">INVESTOR PASS (Basket 1 &#8211; 1290 GEL):<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-28\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Access to the Investor Lounge at the main event of Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi at Factory Tbilisi on June 20<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-28\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Access to all side events on June 19 and 21 &#8211; see the full list on <a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/luma.com\/GTWT2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lu.ma<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-28\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Access to exclusive networking events, including Forbes Georgia<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-28\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Access to the official After-Party on June 20 (Tribe \/ King David)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-28\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Access to the exclusive Closing Ceremony on June 21<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-rm-block-id=\"block-29\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Join the movement. 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