2026

DataFest Tbilisi

26–28 NOVEMBER

DataFest Tbilisi turns 10.

In 2026, DataFest Tbilisi celebrates its 10th edition — a decade of bringing together people who use data, technology, design and creativity to understand the world, solve problems and build what comes next.

This anniversary edition is a chance to look back at how much has changed over the past decade, explore where we are today, and imagine the future we want to create.

Together we will

Reflect

How data, technology, AI, design and communications have changed.

EXPLORE

The defining ideas, applications and challenges of today

IMAGINE

What te next decade could bring.

CELEBRATE

10 years of data innovation, ideas, experimentation and community

Four perspectives. One festival.

The programme will span four main tracks, bringing together different disciplines, perspectives and ways of working with data, technology and creativity.

Technology

Emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and the systems shaping what’s next.

Business & Startups

Human rights, surveillance, ethical AI and the social impact of technology.

Society

Human rights, surveillance, ethical AI and the social impact of technology.

Design, Art & Communications

Data visualisation, creative AI, copyright and the changing role of artists and communicators.

More than a conference.

This year, DataFest Tbilisi will put a stronger emphasis on hands-on and participatory experiences — giving people more opportunities to learn, experiment, build and collaborate.

  • Talks
  • Panels
  • Workshops
  • Interactive Sessions
  • Labs
  • Datathons
  • Hackathons

See how it went in 2025

The conversations continue beyond the stage.

Networking opportunities, meetups, side events and informal gatherings will create space for new conversations, collaborations and connections.

  • NETWORKING
  • MEETUPS
  • SIDE EVENTS
  • GATHERINGS

We are expanding who DataFest Tbilisi is for.

Kids

A dedicated programme exploring data, AI and technology through a younger perspective.

65+

A dedicated programme creating space for people aged 65+ to engage with conversations around data, AI and technology.

Celebrating the people who shaped the journey.

And because a decade deserves to be celebrated, DataFest Tbilisi 2026 will look back at the people, projects, ideas and communities that helped shape the journey – including a special Decade Impact Awards ceremony.
Three days. Four tracks. Different disciplines and generations. One community looking back at ten years of data innovation – and forward to what comes next.

Welcome to the 10th DataFest Tbilisi.

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