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Where Innovation Meets the Silk Road

Where Innovation
Meets the Silk Road

Where Innovation Meets the Silk Road

Global Tech
Weekend

Global Tech
Weekend

Global Tech
Weekend

15-17 May, 2026 - Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Three Days. One City. One Decentralized Tech Movement.

15-17 May - Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Three Days. One City.
One Decentralized Tech Movement.

15-17 May, 2026 - Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Three Days. One City. One Decentralized Tech Movement.

15-17 May, 2026 - Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Three Days. One City. One Decentralized Tech Movement.

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120 Speakers

120 Speakers

120 Speakers

80+ Side Events

80+ Side Events

80+ Side Events

Factory, Tbilisi

Factory, Tbilisi

Factory, Tbilisi

80+ Side Events

80+ Side Events

80+ Side Events

80+ Side Events

80+ Side Events

80+ Side Events

80+ Side Events

80+ Side Events

80+ Side Events

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ABOUT

ABOUT

Born in Los Angeles. Built across borders.

GTW is a cross-city innovation platform connecting corporates, founders, governments, investors, creatives, startups, and universities across the Caucasus & Central Asia.

Launched in Tbilisi in 2025 with:

Born in Los Angeles. Built across borders.
GTW is a cross-city innovation platform connecting corporates, founders, governments, investors, creatives, startups, and universities across the Caucasus & Central Asia.
Launched in Tbilisi in 2025 with:
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40+

Side events across the city

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40+

Countries represented

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10,000+

Attendees

FOCUS AREA

WHAT TO
EXPLORE

WHAT TO
EXPLORE

WHAT TO
EXPLORE

Over three exciting days, dive into transformative talks, hands-on sessions, and meaningful networking that fuel new ideas, collaborations, and breakthroughs across the innovation landscape.

Over three exciting days, dive into transformative talks, hands-on sessions, and meaningful networking that fuel new ideas, collaborations, and breakthroughs across the innovation landscape.

VISIONARY TALKS

Insightful sessions with pioneering founders, thinkers, and tech leaders shaping tomorrow’s trends.

VISIONARY TALKS

Insightful sessions with pioneering founders, thinkers, and tech leaders shaping tomorrow’s trends.

CREATIVE TECH SESSIONS

Engaging workshops and practical sessions focused on actionable tools and strategies.

CREATIVE TECH SESSIONS

Engaging workshops and practical sessions focused on actionable tools and strategies.

INNOVATION SPACE

A community-centric space to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers.

INNOVATION SPACE

Connect with a like-minded community of entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers.

INNOVATION SPACE

A community-centric space to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers.

Want to be involved?

Join us for a two day summit designed to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and shape what's next.

Get in touch

Want to be involved?

Join us for a two day summit designed to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and shape what's next.

Get in touch

SPEAKERS

PREVIOUS
SPEAKERS

PREVIOUS
SPEAKERS

PREVIOUS
SPEAKERS

PREVIOUS
SPEAKERS

GTW Tashkent features 100+ regional and international speakers - distributed across partner events throughout the city.

There is no single main stage.
Each event curates speakers relevant to its audience and theme.

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Tiago Valente

Founder & Chief Creative Envisioneer

Futurist at Tiago Valente Studio

Linkedin

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Tiago Valente

Founder & Chief Creative Envisioneer

Futurist at Tiago Valente Studio

Linkedin

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Tomo Moriwaki

Game Designer & Creative Director

Spiderman, Call of Duty, Metal of Honor

Linkedin

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Tomo Moriwaki

Game Designer & Creative Director

Spiderman, Call of Duty, Metal of Honor

Linkedin

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Christopher Sean

Actor & Voice Artist

Days of Our Lives, Star Wars Resistance, Ultraman: Rising

Instagram

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Christopher Sean

Actor & Voice Artist

Days of Our Lives, Star Wars Resistance, Ultraman: Rising

Instagram

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Dmitri M. Johnson

Founding Partner & Producer

Story Kitchen

Linkedin

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Dmitri M. Johnson

Founding Partner & Producer

Story Kitchen

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Padmaja Ruparel

Co Founder

IAN Group

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Padmaja Ruparel

Co Founder

IAN Group

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Bibbi Wikman

Founder

PlayCap Investments

Linkedin

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Bibbi Wikman

Founder

PlayCap Investments

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CITY POSITIONING

WHY
TASHKENT

WHY
TASHKENT

WHY
TASHKENT

Tashkent is emerging as the innovation and investment capital of Central Asia — positioned at the crossroads of the modern Silk Road.

Tashkent is emerging as the innovation and investment capital of Central Asia — positioned at the crossroads of the modern Silk Road.

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A regional innovation gateway
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A connector between Central Asia, the Caucasus, and global hubs
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A platform for global collaboration and visibility

AGENDA

A Three-Day, Fully decentralized City Experience

A Three-Day, Fully decentralized City Experience

A Three-Day, Fully decentralized City Experience

May 15

Friday kickoff

May 15

Friday kickoff

the opening wave

CITY-WIDE SIDE EVENTS

Community-led events by accelerators, universities, embassies, and innovation hubs.

Community-led events by accelerators, universities, embassies, and innovation hubs.

May 16

Saturday

May 16

Saturday

the city comes alive

THE CORE MOMENT OF GTWT 2026

40+ parallel partner and community-led events across Tashkent.

40+ parallel partner and community-led events across Tashkent.

May 17

Sunday

May 17

Sunday

Culture Meets Innovation

FINAL DAY TO CELEBRATE THE MOVEMENT

Culture, creativity, and impact-focused experiences, with closing ceremony and community wrap-ups.

Culture, creativity, and impact-focused experiences, with closing ceremony and community wrap-ups.

PARTICIPATION

Participation
opportunities

Participation
opportunities

Participation
opportunities

Join us for a three day summit designed to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and shape what's next.

Join us for a three day summit designed to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and shape what's next.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Become a sponsor of GTWT 2026 and amplify your brand’s impact within a thriving innovation ecosystem — build connections, increase visibility, and help shape tomorrow’s tech landscape.

Apply now

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Become a sponsor of GTWT 2026 and amplify your brand’s impact within a thriving innovation ecosystem — build connections, increase visibility, and help shape tomorrow’s tech landscape.

Apply now

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Become a sponsor of GTWT 2026 and amplify your brand’s impact within a thriving innovation ecosystem — build connections, increase visibility, and help shape tomorrow’s tech landscape.

Apply now

SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES

Got a forward-thinking idea or breakthrough insight? Apply to be a speaker at GTWT 2026 and share your expertise with an international audience of innovators.

Apply now

SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES

Got a forward-thinking idea or breakthrough insight? Apply to be a speaker at GTWT 2026 and share your expertise with an international audience of innovators.

Apply now

SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES

Got a forward-thinking idea or breakthrough insight? Apply to be a speaker at GTWT 2026 and share your expertise with an international audience of innovators.

Apply now

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Lead a partner-hosted side event — from roundtables and meetups to experiential sessions — and feature your gathering on the official Tbilisi innovation calendar.

Apply now

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Lead a partner-hosted side event — from roundtables and meetups to experiential sessions — and feature your gathering on the official Tbilisi innovation calendar.

Apply now

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Lead a partner-hosted side event — from roundtables and meetups to experiential sessions — and feature your gathering on the official Tbilisi innovation calendar.

Apply now

MEDIA ACCREDITATION

Cover the pulse of innovation at GTWT 2025. Get exclusive access to speakers, startups, and behind-the-scenes moments as accredited media.

Apply now

MEDIA ACCREDITATION

Cover the pulse of innovation at GTWT 2025. Get exclusive access to speakers, startups, and behind-the-scenes moments as accredited media.

Apply now

MEDIA ACCREDITATION

Cover the pulse of innovation at GTWT 2025. Get exclusive access to speakers, startups, and behind-the-scenes moments as accredited media.

Apply now

AGENDA

EVENT
CALENDAR

EVENT
CALENDAR

The official Global Tech Weekend Tashkent calendar brings all partner-led events together under one unified platform.

All events are independently organized and aligned with GTW values and themes.

The Full Events Agenda Will Be Announced Soon

The official Global Tech Weekend Tashkent calendar brings all partner-led events together under one unified platform.

All events are independently organized and aligned with GTW values and themes.

The Full Events Agenda Will Be Announced Soon

The official Global Tech Weekend Tashkent calendar brings all partner-led events together under one unified platform.

All events are independently organized and aligned with GTW values and themes.

The Full Events Agenda Will Be Announced Soon

GTW FRIENDS

We’re proud to partner with an outstanding group of innovative organisations.

We’re proud to partner with an outstanding group of forward-thinking organisations.

MAIN PARTNERS

MAIN PARTNERS

PARTNERS

PARTNERS

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FAQ

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Still got questions? Feel free to reach out. We're happy to help.

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What is Global Tech Weekend Tashkent 2026 (GTWT)?

Global Tech Weekend Tashkent is the region’s leading international tech & innovation festival — a three-day gathering of founders, investors, creatives, and tech professionals from around the world. From 15-17 May, as a fully decentralized, city-wide experience, GTWT transforms Tashkent into an open playground of conferences, workshops, partner events, and curated networking experiences - where the entire city becomes the stage for ideas, collaboration, and innovation.

Who should attend?

The event is ideal for startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, investors, developers, designers, digital marketers, content creators, corporate innovators, and anyone passionate about future technologies, creativity, and disruption.

What topics will be covered?

GTWT explores emerging sectors such as Web3, iGaming, FinTech, AgriTech, AI, digital marketing, media, e-sports, and more - highlighting trends that are reshaping industries both regionally and globally.

Can I become a sponsor or partner?

Absolutely. GTWT partners with companies, media outlets, ecosystem communities, and industry leaders who want to shape the region’s innovation landscape. Yes — GTWT invites organizations and media outlets interested in elevating the innovation landscape to apply and explore partnership opportunities.

Can I volunteer?

Yes. We’re looking for passionate, driven volunteers who want to be part of the region’s most dynamic tech movement. Volunteering gives you hands‑on experience, behind‑the‑scenes access, and the chance to connect with innovators and professionals across the tech ecosystem. Yes — passionate individuals can join the volunteer team for hands-on experience, behind-the-scenes access, and networking with innovation leaders.