Touch Summit, the 2025 edition of the tech event taking place in Tbilisi, Georgia, is just around the corner. The full programme, which will unfold on 5 and 6 December at the Rustaveli Theatre and the D Block and Terminal Chavchavadze venues, introduces this edition, of which Startupbusiness is a media partner, under the title Spark the Change. , new formats.
“In an era of technological transformation, every major change begins with a spark: new knowledge, inspiration, people and ideas that drive progress. Touch Summit 25 is a space where innovators, leaders, start-up founders and creative professionals come together to transform the present and shape the future,” say the organisers, led by Natia Gogia, CEO of Touch Platform, and Beka Kvartskhava, creative director and founder of Touch, in a statement.
For two days, Tbilisi will become the centre of technological innovation in that region of the world, hosting international and local leaders from more than 10 countries.
The programme covers three main areas: technology and the future, addressing topics such as AI, Web3, data, cybersecurity and business innovation; design and experiences, discussing UX, creative technology, branding and 3D/motion trends; and start-ups and business, addressing investment trends, expansion strategies and market entry.
For the 2025 edition of the Touch Summit, the Swedish Embassy is one of the key partners and will present innovative approaches in the digital economy and technological development, insights and opportunities from the Swedish technology ecosystem, and special sessions on sustainable development in the creative industries, technology and innovation.
On 5 December, there will be two stages, called Future Stage and Growth Stage, with a series of high-level keynotes and workshops, while on 6 December, D Block will host a day of workshops, including one by Salome Argvliani entitled: Innate or acquired: What Really Drives You to Become a Leader? by Jonas Lempa Creating Research, Development, and Innovation Teams by Jari Halevi The Culture Behind Innovation: Why Psychological Safety Matters by Gevorg Galichyan Images in Context: From Misleading Graphics to Meaningful Insights by Gunce Onur Masterclass on Fundraising for Startups by Kate Starr Building an Effective Content Strategy in the Age of AI Search by Daniel Lafferty Daniel De la Fuente Designing for every voice: inclusive research in action, Comm School Giorgi Apkhadze Building a web application in 2 hours: creating products without code using artificial intelligence, Smart Academy Lasha Shvelidze Creating a web application in 2 hours: creating products without code using AI
The Futurelab side event will host an in-depth session for start-ups covering the following topics: pathways to entering the US market, go-to-market strategies, investor relations and communication, practical insights and recommendations from experienced founders.
Touch Summit 25 places particular emphasis on the start-up ecosystem with the Start-up Pitch Competition, the B2B Start-up Expo, and special networking sessions with VC funds, angel investors, and corporate partners.
The entire agenda can be viewed at this link, while tickets to attend can be purchased directly from the relevant section of the home page.
Touch Summit is supported by the Bank of Georgia and its partners include: Dblock, Episode, GIZ, UN Women, the Swedish Embassy and GIPA. (The photo shows a view of Tbilisi, photo by Giorgi Gvilava on Unsplash)
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