Tbilisi, Georgia - September 19, 2025 - DEF-AI 2025 by DGFI, Premium Digital Finance Conference in the Caucasus region, welcomed more than 700 participants to Republic Event Hall in Tbilisi. The event brought together international experts, local innovators, and global brands to explore the future of artificial intelligence and blockchain.
DEF-AI 2025 general partner is Tether, the world’s leading stablecoin issuer.
DEF-AI 2025 was full of entrepreneurs, regulators, developers, investors, and tech enthusiasts from across Georgia, Europe, and beyond. The program featured keynote speeches, discussion panels, and dynamic networking opportunities, sparking new partnerships and ideas that will extend beyond the event itself.
The agenda focused on some of the most critical topics shaping the future of technology and finance, including:
Crypto payments and regulation- use cases, compliance, and security challenges
Artificial intelligence in practice- real-world benefits, risks, and advanced tools
Tokenization of real-world assets- unlocking new value in global markets
AI and security- addressing fraud prevention and safe adoption
DEF-AI 2025 featured an impressive lineup of speakers and panelists, from global executives to pioneering regional leaders. Sessions included:
Keynotes on AI adoption and innovation strategies
A panel on Tokenizing Real-World Assets, exploring financial transformation
Discussions on crypto regulation, uniting perspectives from both industry and regulators
Closing AI & Security keynote, giving actionable insights for businesses and communities
Beyond Tether’s central role as General Partner, DEF-AI 2025 was supported by a strong network of partners including Citypay.io, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Mastercard, Bybit, Gate, Pave Bank, VS1, Bitanica, Fastoo, Identomat, and the National Bank of Georgia. Their collaboration showcased the strength of bringing together global players with Georgia’s vibrant digital ecosystem.
DEF-AI 2025 was more than a one-day conference - it was the beginning of new opportunities, partnerships, and conversations that will shape the region’s digital future.
As DEGAMEFI looks forward, the mission is clear: to continue building bridges between global leaders and regional innovators at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and digital finance. The success of DEF-AI 2025 proves that this is just the beginning of a much larger journey.