​Fuckup Nights Tbilisi 2026: Technology & AI Edition

​Not Every Fuckup Belongs on LinkedIn. Some Belong on Stage.

​In a world obsessed with success stories, we rarely hear about the failed launches, wrong decisions, bad investments, broken products, AI experiments gone sideways, and unexpected challenges that happen behind the scenes.

​Yet these moments often teach us more than success ever could.

​As part of Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026, Fuckup Nights returns with a special Technology & AI Edition, bringing founders, innovators, investors, and technology leaders together for an evening of honest conversations about failure, resilience, and growth.

​🔥 Featured Speakers

​• Benjamin Laepple - Co-Founder of Partisan & Political Tech Summit; political consultant with 10+ years of experience combining deep research expertise with data-driven strategic insights.

​• Israel Pons - President of VC and Angel Investment.

​• Sven Gerst - Philosopher and political economist; MPhil & PhD candidate in Political Economy at King’s College London, MSc in Philosophy from LSE.

​• John Moriwaka - Advisor to Family Offices, Venture Capitals, and Startups.

​🎤 What to Expect

​• Real stories from founders and technology leaders
• Lessons learned from startup failures and AI experiments
• Honest conversations about mistakes, pivots, and resilience
• Investor Talks on startup growth, innovation, and the future of technology
• Meaningful networking with Georgia's startup and tech community

​🚀 Why Attend?

​Because innovation is rarely a straight line.

​Behind every successful company, product, investment, or breakthrough lies a collection of experiments that didn't work, assumptions that proved wrong, and lessons learned the hard way.

​Fuckup Nights creates a space where those stories can be shared openly.

​Whether you're a founder, startup operator, investor, developer, product builder, student, or simply curious about technology and innovation, you'll leave with practical insights, fresh perspectives, and a reminder that failure is not the opposite of success — it's part of the process.

​📍 Stamba Amphitheater, Tbilisi
📅 June 19, 2026
🕕 18:30

​Hosted by Startup Büro in partnership with Friedrich Naumann Foundation, Adjara Group, and Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi.

​Fail. Learn. Adapt. Repeat.