On October 3 in Tbilisi, the Georgian Artificial Intelligence Association, with the general support of TBC, will host CROSSROAD AI, an international conference bringing together Georgian and international AI professionals, engineers, researchers and technology leaders.
TBC is a leading brand in Georgia in advancing technology and innovation and is a key supporter of the country’s AI education ecosystem. The bank actively contributes to the development of the artificial intelligence sector in Georgia by promoting the exchange of AI knowledge and expertise, supporting initiatives based on modern technologies, and strengthening human capital.
TBC’s support for CROSSROAD AI is part of this broader vision. The conference will create a space where international expertise meets Georgia’s growing AI capabilities, fostering knowledge exchange and laying the groundwork for new partnerships and collaborations.
CROSSROAD AI program and speakers
This year’s CROSSROAD AI will focus on how artificial intelligence is transforming the knowledge-based economy, including software development, product creation, and corporate functions. The conference will feature around 20 international and Georgian speakers from leading AI and technology companies, who will share real-world experience and explore what works today and how the rapid development of AI is changing the day-to-day work of engineers, product teams and managers.
Invited speakers include:
Sarah Maldonado — Head of AI Transformation, Make
Jan Smerhovsky — GenAI Go-to-Market Lead, Google/Gemini
Arnas Matiukas — AI Engineer, Google
Kinga Asboth — Senior Product Manager, YouTube
Evgeny Vibitul — AI Fellow, Anthropic/Claude
Irakli Salia — AI Engineer, Hugging Face
Natia Kukhilava — CTO, Helio AI
Shota Elkhanishvili — Senior ML Engineer, formerly at Google, Microsoft, and Pinterest
Ani Janelidze — Head of DataOps, ElevenLabs
Beka Zakaidze — Founder, SeekerClaw
Levan Tsinadze — AI Researcher, Maxin AI and others.
Tracks, workshops and tickets
The conference will run two tracks: Builders and Applied. The Builders track will cover AI-powered software development, AI agents, open models, voice AI, AI-enabled SDLC processes, and the integration of AI into real-world products. The Applied track will focus on the practical use of AI in product management and business processes, as well as managing AI transformation within organizations. Practical workshops for managers and developers will also be held as part of the conference.
Tickets and detailed information are available via the event link. Customers purchasing tickets with a new TBC Card, a new TBC Concept Card, or an Loyalty Credit Card will receive a 20% discount.
For TBC, it is important to help create an environment in Georgia where people have access to cutting-edge AI knowledge, can develop the skills needed to work with emerging technologies, and have the opportunity to contribute to shaping the technological future.
