ZEG Storytelling Festival

What can a satirist and a data scientist teach you about war? How can a philosopher help you become a better storyteller? What can we learn from architects and curators about the future of our planet?

Are you ready to ZEG again? We're delighted to announce that the ZEG Storytelling Festival, with the support of TBC Concept, is returning for its 5th edition, bigger and bolder, this summer. We continue to bring Georgia closer to Europe and the wider world by uniting global visionaries and storytellers from across disciplines for transformative conversations that challenge assumptions, reshape perspectives, forge meaningful connections, and inspire action – all against the enchanting backdrop of ancient Tbilisi.

Curated by award-winning journalists and designed for those passionate about shaping our collective future, ZEG Storytelling Festival embraces complex subjects while creating space for inspiring moments: unexpected insights, perspective shifts, and connections that last a lifetime.

The fifth edition of the ZEG Festival will take place on June 13-15. The festival will feature intimate conversations, thought-provoking panels, film screenings, captivating performances, transformative connections, hands-on workshops, walking tours, and more.

Among more than 100 speakers are Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Memorial prize winning economist; legendary British photographer Platon; The New Yorker staff writer Ed Caesar; pediatrician Dr. Seema Jilani, who has worked with communities from Afghanistan to Gaza; Adam Faze, the 27-year-old writer, producer and director behind works like How Moving and River Fork; the renowned Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena, known for his innovative and sustainable urban design.We're also delighted to welcome back satirist Armando Iannucci, creator of award-winning Veep and The Death of Stalin, and Ukrainian philosopher Volodymyr Yermolenko - with many more speakers to be announced.

ZEG Storytelling Festival is the first international storytelling event of its kind in the Caucasus. The festival brings together leading professionals and thinkers from almost every industry to figure out how we can craft narratives for the future.

In Georgian, "zeg" means "the day after tomorrow", perfectly embodying our mission: discovering and sharing stories that matter beyond today. At ZEG, we believe transformative storytelling requires breaking down barriers between disciplines. That's why we bring together renowned writers, thinkers, filmmakers, journalists, entrepreneurs, and artists in one extraordinary gathering.

Tickets: http://tkt.ge/ZEGFestival

As part of the presale offer, new TBC Concept cardholders have a limited-time opportunity to purchase tickets with a 25% discount, available only from April 7th to April 8th. From April 10th, a 15% discount will be applied to all TBC Concept Card holders.

Organizers: Impact Hub Tbilisi & Coda Story

Partners: TBC Concept, UN Women, European Cultural Foundation, Coca-Cola, BMW, Culture of Solidarity Fund, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Windsor’s, Reckless, AI Accountability Network - Pulitzer Center, Adjara Group, Honore.