ABOUT GTW
Founded in Los Angeles in 2024, Global Tech Weekend (GTW) expanded to Tbilisi in 2025, emerging as one of the region’s most influential technology and innovation gatherings. The 2025 edition welcomed more than 10,000 attendees, 120 speakers, and 130 sponsors.
In 2026, Tashkent takes the spotlight as the flagship host city, further strengthening GTW’s role as a global meeting point for the tech ecosystem. GTW brings together corporations, governments, investors, startups, universities, and creative leaders to exchange ideas, spark collaboration, and explore the future of technology.
Our mission is clear: to connect innovators, inspire bold thinking, and turn breakthrough ideas into real impact.
Building on last year’s success in Tbilisi, the 2026 program in Tashkent features 80+ side events across the city, deep partnerships with international industry leaders, and global media coverage from outlets such as Forbes, Euronews, and AP.
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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.