Forbes Georgia, in partnership with Concept Digital and Identomat, is proud to announce the Forbes Georgia Banking Conference 2025, taking place on May 21st at the iconic Stamba Hotel’s Warehouse Bar & Terrace in Tbilisi. The event will convene over 100 senior banking executives, fintech leaders, investors, and policymakers for an evening of strategic dialogue, insight-driven discussions, and premium networking.
The event’s main partners are Mastercard and Eurocredit.
Event partners include Crystal, Optio.AI, and ProCredit Bank.
The event is supported by the Fintech Association of Georgia, the Banking Association of Georgia, and Adjara Group.
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and shifting regulatory frameworks, the conference aims to equip Georgia’s financial institutions with the knowledge and networks necessary to thrive. The program will unfold across the Warehouse Bar & Terrace at Stamba Hotel, providing a dynamic environment for both formal sessions and informal exchanges.
Forbes Georgia’s Editor in Chief, Shota Dighmelashvili: “Banking is no longer just about money. It’s about trust, intelligence, and adaptability. In an age where algorithms move faster than regulators and crises cross borders in seconds, the future belongs to institutions that think beyond balance sheets. That’s why we’re bringing the sharpest minds together, not just to discuss change, but to shape it.”
The agenda has been carefully curated to reflect the key trends and challenges shaping the sector, including artificial intelligence, regulatory adaptation, fintech partnerships, and sustainable finance. Highlights include:
May 21
📌 Location: Warehouse Bar Terrace
🕗 18:30–19:00 | Guest Arrival & Networking
🕒 19:10–19:20 | Keynote 1: The History of the Georgian Lari
Giorgi Bakradze — Economist and Scholar
🕟 19:20–19:30 | Keynote 2: Open Banking
Mikheil Kapanadze — Georgian Banking Association
🕒 19:30–19:40 | Keynote 3: The Future of Banking in an AI-Driven World
Ioane Chikovani — Concept Digital
🕕 19:40–20:00 | Panel Discussion: Banking in Transition — Innovation and the Role of Fintech
Speakers: Zurab Kotaria (Identomat), Davit Kikvidze (Fintech Association), Misha Nonikashvili (Eurocredit), David Zgudadze (Mastercard)
Moderator: Ilia Revia (Crystal)
🕗 20:00–22:00 | Networking & Idea Exchange Over Drinks
🎙️ The event will be hosted by Giorgi Mirzikashvili, Co-founder of Optio.
The event has already garnered strong interest across the financial sector, with many leading institutions confirming their participation.
Ioane Chikovani, CCO of Concept Digital: “We’re pleased to host this conference as a platform to explore emerging technology trends and foster meaningful knowledge exchange in the financial sector across the region.”
Zurab Kotaria, COO & Co-Founder of Identomat: “Identomat is co-hosting this conference because the future of finance hinges on trust, agility, and collaboration – and those start with dialogue. Events like this are crucial for building the kind of ecosystem where innovation doesn’t just happen – it scales fast and responsibly. Georgia’s financial sector is ready to lead, and we’re proud to help shape that journey.”
🎙️ The event will be held in Georgian.
🎟️ Tickets for the Forbes Georgia Banking Conference are available via TKT.ge – https://shorturl.at/MNCg1
About the Organizers:
Forbes Georgia is the country’s leading business media platform, delivering trusted, high-quality journalism across business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle.
Concept Digital is a one-stop shop for designing and delivering tailored digital products and solutions, empowering businesses to scale with confidence.
Identomat is a market-leading provider of AI-powered identity verification solutions, offering a comprehensive KYC/AML compliance platform. Identomat’s mission is to bring trust to digital identity by building secure, seamless connections between businesses and their customers through innovative, AI-powered technology.
