2026 Speakers
Alexander Dzneladze
President
Banking Association of Georgia (BAG)
Alexander Dzneladze is the President of the Banking Association of Georgia, representing the country’s commercial banking sector and promoting its strategic development.
He actively contributes to financial sector policy, regulatory dialogue, and international cooperation, with a particular focus on digital transformation, open banking, fintech innovation, financial stability, and sustainable finance.
Alexander works closely with financial institutions, regulators, and international organizations to strengthen Georgia’s financial ecosystem, encourage bank-fintech collaboration, and advance modern financial services.
He regularly participates in international forums and policy discussions, advocating for innovation, fair competition, and a resilient, competitive, and inclusive financial sector.
Speaking At
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11:30am–1:00pmWed 28 OctPublic-Private RoundtablesShino & Mtirala Rooms, Level 1Open
Others
Sustainable Capital Corridors: Financing the Next Generation of Regional Growth
Public-Private RoundtablesShino & Mtirala Rooms, Level 1Open
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Alexander DzneladzePresidentBanking Association of Georgia (BAG)
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Ana OsadzeHead of ESG and Sustainability DirectionBank of Georgia
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Daniel AzatyanChairmanUnion of Banks of Armenia (UBA)
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Davit UtiashviliCo-HostNational Bank of Georgia (NBG)
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Jil EbanoidzeGlobal Fintech Executive & Supervisory Board MemberFinBigTech
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Larisa ManastirliDirector of Financial InstitutionsBlack Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB)
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Onur DoganSenior Vice President, Business Development ServicesMastercard
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Otabek NasirovChairmanCentral Asian Fintech Association (CAFA)
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Shabana KhawarManager for GeorgiaInternational Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Tato TsintsadzePrincipal Investment OfficerAsian Development Bank (ADB)
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Vladimir SavovChief Market OfficerAstana Financial Services Authority (AFSA)
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Nino DvalishviliHead of ESG & SFBanking Association of GeorgiaModerator
About this session
The Middle Corridor is strengthening physical and commercial connectivity, but sustainable capital still encounters fragmented green-finance criteria, uneven project information and differing financial requirements across markets. This senior-level roundtable examines how existing national frameworks, financial institutions and digital infrastructure can work together to make green investment easier to identify, assess and finance across borders without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy or duplicating existing systems.
Central question | How can regional cooperation and better use of existing financial and digital systems improve cross-border access to sustainable capital? -

