Where Innovation Meets the Silk Road
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
Global Tech
Weekend
15-16 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.
15-16 May, 2026 - Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Three Days. One City. One Decentralized Tech Movement.
15-16 May, 2026 - Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Three Days. One City. One Decentralized Tech Movement.
120 Speakers
120 Speakers
120 Speakers
120 Speakers
80+ Side Events
80+ Side Events
80+ Side Events
80+ Side Events
Factory, Tbilisi
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
80+ Side Events
80+ Side Events
80+ Side Events
ABOUT
ABOUT
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:
1
Flagship main conference
1
Flagship main conference
1
Flagship main conference
1
Flagship main conference
40+
Side events across the city
40+
Side events across the city
40+
Side events across the city
40+
Side events across the city
40+
Countries represented
40+
Countries represented
40+
Countries represented
40+
Countries represented
10,000+
Attendees
10,000+
Attendees
10,000+
Attendees
10,000+
Attendees
FOCUS AREA
FOCUS AREA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Want to be involved?
Join us for a two day summit designed to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and shape what's next.
Want to be involved?
Join us for a two day summit designed to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and shape what's next.
Want to be involved?
Join us for a two day summit designed to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and shape what's next.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
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.
Christopher Sean
Actor & Voice Artist
Days of Our Lives, Star Wars Resistance, Ultraman: Rising
Christopher Sean
Actor & Voice Artist
Days of Our Lives, Star Wars Resistance, Ultraman: Rising
Christopher Sean
Actor & Voice Artist
Days of Our Lives, Star Wars Resistance, Ultraman: Rising
Christopher Sean
Actor & Voice Artist
Days of Our Lives, Star Wars Resistance, Ultraman: Rising
CITY POSITIONING
CITY POSITIONING
CITY POSITIONING
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.
Tashkent is emerging as the innovation and investment capital of Central Asia — positioned at the crossroads of the modern Silk Road.
A regional innovation gateway
A regional innovation gateway
A regional innovation gateway
A regional innovation gateway
A connector between Central Asia, the Caucasus, and global hubs
A connector between Central Asia, the Caucasus, and global hubs
A connector between Central Asia, the Caucasus, and global hubs
A connector between Central Asia, the Caucasus, and global hubs
A platform for global collaboration and visibility
A platform for global collaboration and visibility
A platform for global collaboration and visibility
A platform for global collaboration and visibility
AGENDA
AGENDA
AGENDA
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
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
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
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
PARTICIPATION
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MEDIA ACCREDITATION
Cover the pulse of innovation at GTWT 2025. Get exclusive access to speakers, startups, and behind-the-scenes moments as accredited media.
MEDIA ACCREDITATION
Cover the pulse of innovation at GTWT 2025. Get exclusive access to speakers, startups, and behind-the-scenes moments as accredited media.
MEDIA ACCREDITATION
Cover the pulse of innovation at GTWT 2025. Get exclusive access to speakers, startups, and behind-the-scenes moments as accredited media.
MEDIA ACCREDITATION
Cover the pulse of innovation at GTWT 2025. Get exclusive access to speakers, startups, and behind-the-scenes moments as accredited media.
AGENDA
AGENDA
AGENDA
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
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
We’re proud to partner with an outstanding group of forward-thinking organisations.
We’re proud to partner with an outstanding group of forward-thinking organisations.
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
Still got questions? Feel free to reach out. We're happy to help.
Still got questions? Feel free to reach out. We're happy to help.
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.
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.
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.
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.