Do you have data-related knowledge or experience that can inspire others? Or do you know someone who does? Then apply for speaking opportunities, or suggest someone who would make a great speaker, at DataFest Tbilisi 2023, the 7th edition of the biggest annual data conference in East Europe and Central Asia.

The event is taking place on 9-11 November in the vibrant capital of Georgia, Tbilisi. 

Topics of this year:
- Data Science & AI

- Data & AI Startups 

- AI Ethics & Regulation 

- Data Activism & Open Governance
- Data Journalism & Visualization 

- Data & AI tools for Media & Democracy 

DataFest Tbilisi offers several formats of speaking engagement:

- Short (15-20 min), inspirational talk 
- In-depth Workshop / training session 
- Panel discussion
- Mentoring at Datathons

You can choose the format that works best for you (or for the speaker you recommend). You are free to choose more than one format.

What do we expect from a speaker?

We expect that speakers will present new concepts and new ideas, not available from any other source, and that they will present those ideas in fun, engaging ways.

What do we offer to a speaker?

As DataFest Tbilisi is a community event, we cannot afford to offer a speaking fee. In limited cases, we can offer covering travel & lodging expenses for international speakers. And in all cases, we offer lots of fun, engaging audience, supportive team and unforgettable memories from the event! 

What is DataFest Tbilisi?

DataFest Tbilisi is the first annual event of this kind in the region, bringing together hundreds of attendees from media, CSO, business, and government to inspire, share knowledge, network and collaborate. While it attracts the attention of Western partners to the region as the untapped potential of tech innovation, it also strengthens the local community and creates a regional network around data, technology and innovation.

It is organized by ForSet - a creative enterprise specializing in data visualization.