​A night where Silicon Valley meets the Caucasus and Central Asia.

​Global Tech Weekend is bringing a special showcase to San Francisco to highlight one of the world’s most overlooked emerging innovation regions. This evening will bring together more than 250 highly curated guests including VC funds, angel investors, traditional investors, founders, corporate leaders and innovation partners from across the Bay Area.

​Our goal is to present why the Caucasus and Central Asia are becoming the next high-potential frontier for technology, investment and creative industries, and to introduce the Global Tech Weekend trilogy taking place in Tashkent, Tbilisi and Baku throughout 2026.

​What to Expect

​• Keynote: Why the Caucasus and Central Asia are the next emerging market
• Panel: Opportunities across AI, fintech, creative tech, logistics, Web3 and energy
• Presentation: GTW 2026 plans and how global partners can get involved
• Networking: Founders, investors and executives from top Bay Area organizations
• Experience: Georgian wine and cuisine from Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. 

​The format is designed to be fast-paced, meaningful and high-quality.
A clear bridge between two ecosystems.

​Audience

​• VC funds & angel investors, Traditional Investors, Business leaders
• Corporate innovation teams
• Startup founders and builders
• Executives across tech, finance, energy, media and creative sectors
• Global companies exploring new emerging regions
• Diaspora founders and professionals

​Attendance is limited to maintain a high-level environment.

​Why Attend

​• Discover one of the fastest growing tech regions in the world
• Meet Global Tech Weekend’s leadership and 2026 speakers
• Build connections with top operators and decision makers
• Explore investment and partnership opportunities across the region
• Join the GTW movement ahead of the Tbilisi flagship event in June 2026

​GTW Showcase SF is the next step in connecting global capital with emerging regional talent, innovation and markets.