NBG President assesses Tbilisi Finance Summit as highly successful
“The Tbilisi Financial Summit was highly successful, and there was significant interest in the event. It is important that an international gathering of this scale is being held in Georgia. We have much to share with our international partners and colleagues, first and foremost, our macroeconomic stability and economic growth, which enhance Georgia’s appeal as an investment destination,” said Natia Turnava, President of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG), summing up Tbilisi Finance Summit 2026.
According to the NBG President, participation of international investors and investment funds in the summit is significant for the expansion of investments.
Natia Turnava emphasized cooperation with central banks of neighboring countries for intensification of regional ties.
“Georgia maintains high growth rates, which makes our country attractive to investors,” stated Natia Turnava.
She noted that during the summit, particular attention was devoted to financial technologies, digital currencies, artificial intelligence, the development of payment systems, and the maintenance of financial stability amidst geopolitical challenges.
“Participants discussed how the use of innovative technologies could make financial services more efficient and accessible, while also addressing how the associated risks should be managed,” she said.
The NBG President noted that the summit will be established as an annual tradition to “continue international dialogue and deepen cooperation in the financial sector.”
On October 27-28, Tbilisi hosted the 2nd Tbilisi Finance Summit, which brought together representatives of central banks, international financial institutions, fintech and innovation companies.
More than 800 representatives from about 60 countries and around 100 high-level speakers participated in this year’s summit.
The summit was organized jointly by the National Bank of Georgia (NBG), the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, and the Singapore-based Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN).
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Natia Turnava highlighted the NBG’s key priorities for 2027, including keeping inflation expectations anchored, strengthening international reserve buffers, and continuing the de-dollarization process. She noted that timely risk assessment, consistent policymaking, and strengthening the resilience of the financial system are particularly important for a small open economy.
The panel also addressed the modernization of Georgia’s payment infrastructure, the development of the fintech ecosystem, and the enhancement of the regulatory framework for digital finance. In addition to outlining reforms already implemented in these areas, Natia Turnava discussed future priorities, including the introduction of an instant payment system and enhanced interoperability with international payment systems.
The Governor of the National Bank of Georgia also emphasized the importance of regulatory cooperation among regional central banks. She noted that, amid growing trade and financial ties, facilitating cross-border payments, ensuring the timely exchange of information, and aligning supervisory frameworks would strengthen the region’s financial resilience and competitiveness.
“Resilience must be built before shocks materialize. For a small open economy like Georgia, credible policies and adequate buffers are particularly important. At the same time, our goal is to foster financial innovation while building a more efficient and interoperable payments environment. Through cooperation with our regional partners, we also seek to deepen economic and financial ties,” Natia Turnava stated.
The panel discussion brought together Natia Turnava and representatives of financial institutions from Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kazakhstan, and China.
The discussion was moderated by Sopnendu Mohanty, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN).
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