Plug and Play Georgia Expo 2026

Join us on December 17 in Tbilisi for the Plug and Play Georgia Accelerator Expo, bringing together 10 innovative startups as well as investors, corporate leaders, industry experts, and key players from Georgia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The Expo marks an important milestone for the startups participating in the first cohort of the Plug and Play Georgia Accelerator Program, as they showcase their solutions, share their progress, and present their business ideas to potential partners and investors. The event will offer a platform to discover emerging technologies, exchange insights, and explore opportunities for collaboration between startups, corporations, and the wider innovation ecosystem.
The evening will feature startup pitches, an investment panel with leading investors, and a keynote address by Jeff Burton, co-founder of Electronic Arts (EA). The program will conclude with networking drinks, offering attendees the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new partnerships.
Agenda
18:00–18:30 | Doors Open & Registration
18:30–18:40 | Welcome and Opening Remarks by GITA
18:40–18:50 | Welcome and Opening Remarks by Plug and Play
18:50–19:15 | Startup Pitches: part I
19:15–19:35 | Investment Panel Featuring Carolin Wais (Partner, Plug and Play), Clemente Francavilla (IC Manager, Plug and Play), Benjamin Wilkening (Vision Lab Partner, Earlybird Ventures) and David Chechelashvili (SVP Business Development, XpanD).
19:35–20:00 | Startup Pitches: part II
20:00–20:20 | Keynote Talk by Jeff Burton, Co-founder of Electronic Arts (EA)
20:20–20:30 | Closing Remarks
20:30–22:30 | Networking Drinks

Be part of an evening dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of Georgia’s startup landscape. Discover promising ventures, meet the people shaping the ecosystem, and help create new opportunities for growth and collaboration.