Jane Witherspoon, Editor, Middle East, Central Asia and South Caucasus for Euronews, Moderator of Panel Discussion - Energy Crossroads - Choices for a secure Future.

She regularly appears in some of Euronews’ best-known titles, like The Agenda, Interview, City Scenes and Target. As part of this coverage, Jane has interviewed high-profile personalities, presidents and prime ministers, including Presidents Ilham Aliyev (Azerbaijan), Prime Ministers Irakli Kobakhidze (Georgia) and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett and etc.

Prior to Euronews, Jane worked as an entertainment correspondent for Sky News and news reporter for the BBC. She also conducted extensive work as a freelance reporter for ITV, Reuters, and Getty.

The 5th Tbilisi Silk Road Forum, to be held on October 22–23, 2025 in Tbilisi, will convene a dynamic assembly of global leaders under the visionary theme “Invest in Connectivity – Grow in Stability”. This leading biennial gathering will welcome over 2,000 delegates from more than 60 countries, including heads of state, senior government officials, ministers, business executives, international organization leaders, and media representatives.

In an era of complex geopolitical shifts and economic transitions, the Forum serves as a vital platform for dialogue and cooperation on enhancing regional and global connectivity. Since its inception as a key initiative announced at the 69th Session of the UN General Assembly in 2014, the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum (launched in 2015) has grown into a leading international event that consistently fosters strategic discussions on trade, transport, energy, and digital linkages. Each edition (2015, 2017, 2019, 2023) has built momentum, connecting East and West and spurring collaborative solutions to today`s connectivity challenges.