• Tickets Available Now for ZEG – Storytelling Festival with TBC Concept Support

The ZEG – Storytelling Festival, supported by TBC Concept, is set to captivate audiences from June 21 to 23 in Tbilisi. Over three days, leading professionals from diverse industries will converge with a shared mission: to impart inspiring and unique narratives.

Each year, the ZEG stage hosts luminaries from media, literature, photography, film, and technology, dedicated to bringing us vital stories. Whether you’re an enthusiast or a practitioner, ZEG promises inspiration for every pursuit.

Exclusive pre-sale access begins today, April 30, exclusively for TBC Concept Visa cardholders, offering a 25% discount on tickets.

Starting May 1, TBC Concept Visa cardholders will enjoy a 20% discount, with TBC Visa cardholders receiving a 10% discount.(Link:  ZEG Tbilisi Storytelling Festival | TKT.GE)

Secure your tickets now at Tkt.ge. (Link: ZEG Tbilisi Storytelling Festival | TKT.GE)

Festival Organizers: Impact Hub Tbilisi, Coda Story

Festival Supporters: TBC Concept, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, IFPIM, Visa, IREX, ROOMS, Honore, Windfor’s, Jujuna Wine.

• Apply for the Grace Hopper Tech Award: Elevate Your Profile as a Leading Scientist

The 2024 Grace Hopper Tech Awards are currently accepting applications to honor women excelling in technology. These awards acknowledge individuals, programs, and entities that champion women’s empowerment within the communications technology realm.

This year, the awards will recognize achievements across five distinct categories: Tech Leadership, Next-Generation Discoveries, Exemplary Scientific Contributions, Innovative Tech Products, and Companies Leading Women’s Empowerment.

A notable addition to this year’s lineup is the Outstanding Scientist accolade, bestowed upon a female scientist who has significantly impacted STEM fields such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, or biology.

Winners in each category will receive substantial support of 10,000 GEL from project partners. This funding can be allocated towards the winner’s educational and professional advancement, international project involvement, program and initiative implementation, or product development, based on pre-agreed terms.

Registration for the Grace Hopper Award remains open until May 20. To confirm eligibility criteria and review award participation guidelines, please visit the official website. (Lead company for womans | Grace hopper award (techawards.ge)

• Exploring Tomorrow’s Careers: A Fresh Series of TBC Gatherings

“Future Professions” marks an innovative endeavor by TBC, aiming to host in-person gatherings featuring field experts discussing the evolving impact of technological advancements on traditional careers.

The inaugural session delved into the transformation of the creative industry, headlining the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity youth competition panel. Key questions arose: How will roles and professions evolve? Could generative AI tools render creative professions obsolete? Nino Egadze, founder of the “Design Institute”; Zaal Gachechiladze, from AI Lab; and Koka Kamushadze, of Playmakers, offered insights on these pressing topics.

With technology evolving at breakneck speed, coupled with the rise of artificial intelligence, uncertainty looms. The discourse emphasized that modern technologies don’t usurp professions but rather present fresh avenues for exploration and diversified careers.

TBC places a premium on nurturing the next generation and bolstering educational initiatives. By integrating modern technologies into practical settings, TBC equips youth with the skills needed for tomorrow’s professions, empowering them to unlock potential, explore new horizons, and transform ideas into reality.

• TBC Capital and Galt & Taggart Convene Workshop at the 57th ADB Annual Meeting

During the 57th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), TBC Capital and Galt & Taggart organized a seminar titled “Sustainable Financing: Advancing ESG in Capital Markets.”

A diverse array of representatives from both local and international financial institutions actively participated in this event. Market stakeholders, including investors and issuers, deliberated on the future trajectory of sustainable capital markets and investment opportunities supporting ESG and green bond initiatives within Georgia and other developing nations.

This seminar aligns closely with the ESG strategies of the Bank of Georgia and TBC, representing a significant joint effort to propel sustainable development initiatives forward.

Levan Shavkatsishvili, CEO of Galt & Taggart, emphasized the global trend towards incorporating sustainability components into bond markets, driven by the necessity for financing and endorsed by international financial entities. Notably, Galt & Taggart played a pivotal role as the first placement agent for green, sustainability-focused, and social bonds in the local market, contributing significantly to this burgeoning trend.

Mary Chachanidze, Managing Director of TBC Capital, highlighted the exponential growth of global ESG and green bond issuance, surpassing a market capitalization of $1 trillion. She emphasized the importance of Georgian companies engaging in this movement to attract increased interest from local and international investors. The workshop at the ADB Annual Meeting served as a strategic platform to discuss the pivotal role of ESG in capital markets.

The ADB’s 57th annual meeting, hosted for the first time in Georgia from May 2-5, provides a crucial platform for ADB and its partners to collectively address challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific region and explore sustainable solutions.