Caucasus & Central Asia Tech Ecosystem Showcase

​Join us for an exclusive evening bringing together the brightest minds from Caucasus and Central Asia as part of GITEX Europe 2025 in Berlin hosted by Global Tech Weekend and Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA)

​📅 Date: May 22, 2025
🕗 Time: 20:00 – 22:30
📍 Location: 8000 Vintages, Großbeerenstraße 27A, 10963 Berlin

​About the Event
Global Tech Weekend: Central Asia & Caucasus is a high-level networking evening designed to spotlight the vibrant tech ecosystems of Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia & Azerbaijan. This curated gathering will feature insightful discussions, startup pitches, and meaningful connections among key players in the industry – from ecosystem builders and government officials to investors and founders.

​🍷 What to Expect

• ​20:00 – 20:20 | Guest Reception & Georgian Wine Tasting

• ​20:20 – 21:00 | Panel Discussion: Regional Technological Potential, Successful Initiatives & Programs
  Featuring speakers from:

  • ​Avtandil Kasradze, Chairman of Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency

  • ​Vselvolod Li, Managing Director of IT Park Uzbekistan, Europe

  • ​Magzhan Madiyev, CEO of Astana Hub Kazakhstan

  • ​Marie Barseghyan, Director of Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia

  • ​Salar Imamaliyev, Adviser to the Chairperson of Innovation and Digital Development Agency Azerbaikan

​Moderated by Nodo Ivanidze, co-founder of the Global Tech Weekend.

• ​21:00 – 21:30 | Panel Discussion: Startup Stories from Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Armenia & Azerbaijan:

  • ​Iako Jikia, Co-founder & CEO of Helio.AI | Georgia

  • ​Bolat Sultankulov, Founder & CEO of ARLAN BIOTECH | Kazakhstan

  • ​Tetev Avagyan, Co-founder & CEO of Nomiq | Armenia

  • ​Dilmurod Nasibullaev, Co-founder & Product Manager of K-Tech | Uzbekistan

  • ​Startup from Azerbaijan TBA

​Moderated by Shota Dighmelashvili, Editor in Chief of Forbes Georgia

• ​21:30 – 22:30 | Networking Dinner & More Wine 🍷✨

​Why Attend?
This is your chance to explore the innovation landscape of Central Asia and the Caucasus - from policy to product. Make connections with fellow ecosystem leaders, investors, and founders.

​🎫 Space is limited. Secure your spot and be part of shaping the future of tech across regions.

​The event is hosted by Global Tech Weekend & Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA)