The launch of Global Tech Weekend 2027 will take place in Tbilisi.

Global Tech Weekend begins preparations for 2027 with ambitious plans and a new format. On December 5, 2026, an official event dedicated to the launch of Global Tech Weekend 2027 will take place at Mtatsminda Hall. Organizers will present the concept and plans for the coming year, the international development strategy, and new partnerships.

The main event of the evening will be a pitch session on the Mtatsminda Ferris wheel, where startups will present their projects to international investors directly inside the cabins.

“Pitch on the Ferris Wheel”: Six Minutes and One Rotation

Organizers sought a format that would allow them to go beyond a standard business meeting and turn a startup presentation into a real business opportunity. Thus, the idea of holding a pitch session on the Ferris wheel emerged.

For the first time in history, the Mtatsminda Ferris wheel will be entirely dedicated to startups and international investors who will come to Tbilisi specifically to participate in the event through the Global Tech Weekend international network.

Each founder will receive six minutes—one full rotation of the Ferris wheel—to present their startup. All presentations will be broadcast live, allowing an audience beyond the cabins to tune in. The winner will be announced later in the evening at the awards ceremony.

According to the organizers, the goal of this format is not just to create a memorable event, but also to establish connections between startups and international investors that could lead to long-term cooperation.

Applications for participation in the pitch session are now open. Startups and investors can submit them via the following links:
— form for startups
—form for investors.

Global Tech Weekend 2027: A New Stage of Development

Following the pitch session, an official presentation of Global Tech Weekend 2027 will take place at Mtatsminda Hall. Organizers will present the full calendar of events for 2027, the project’s concept and vision, plans for international expansion, and new strategic partnerships.

The event will bring together representatives from more than 10 industries, including technology companies, investors, and venture capital funds, international organizations, corporate executives, startup founders, representatives of creative industries, and media.

“The mission of Global Tech Weekend has always been to connect Georgia’s technology ecosystem with the rest of the world. On December 5, we will give this mission a new dimension. In 2026, we brought together different technology ecosystems—from San Francisco to Tashkent and Tbilisi. In 2027, we aim to further expand GTW’s international presence, increase our partner network, and strengthen ties between cities and ecosystems.

New strategic partnerships hold a special place in this vision. We are not just scaling up our events; we are building an international network whose value lies in continuous partner interaction, knowledge exchange, and access to new markets,” said Medea Dzhandzhgava, CEO of Global Tech Weekend.

Global Tech Weekend 2026: Three Cities and a Unified International Community

2026 was a period of international expansion for Global Tech Weekend. In March, the movement kicked off the year with San Francisco Business Week, held Global Tech Weekend Tashkent from May 15–17, and organized a three-day international technology festival in Tbilisi from June 19–21.

Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026 in numbers: more than 10,000 participants, more than 250 speakers, more than 300 investors, more than 150 partners, and more than 12 industries.

How to Participate in Global Tech Weekend 2027

The official event dedicated to the launch of Global Tech Weekend 2027 will take place on December 5, 2026, at Mtatsminda Hall. It will be a closed event, and participation is possible only after pre-registration in the official Global Tech Weekend calendar on the Luma platform.

Additional information and updates are available on the official Global Tech Weekend website.

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