“Government and Society – 2026” – XX International Scientific Conference Opens at GTU

The XX annual international scientific conference, “Government and Society – 2026”, has opened at the Georgian Technical University. The Faculty of Business Technologies, the Open Diplomacy Association, and the academic journal “Government and Society: History, Theory, Practice” organized the event. Participants included members of the GTU’s academic and scientific community, faculty and students from the Faculty of Business Technologies, and a delegation of students and professors from the Saarland University of Applied Sciences.

The Vice-Rector of the Georgian Technical University opened the international conference. On behalf of the Georgian Technical University and its Rector, Academician David Gurgenidze, Professor Tamar Tsereteli thanked the delegation from the Saarland University of Applied Sciences and Technology, led by Professor Wilhelm Hauser. The Vice-Rector welcomed the conference participants and organizers, wished them a successful and productive session, and highlighted the long-standing partnership between the Georgian Technical University and the Saarland University of Applied Sciences and Technology.

Vice-rector, Professor Tamar Tsereteli, in her speech, focused on the importance of the conference – “Government and Society”. She pointed out that intellectual capital is the university’s main asset, and such high-ranking international platforms offer the best opportunity to analyze modern global challenges from a scientific perspective.

According to Professor Tamar Tsereteli, Georgian Technical University firmly maintains its nationwide leadership, as shown by the volume of international scientific grants and research projects, including those under Horizon Europe, demonstrating that its scientific, engineering, and technological potential fully meets international research standards. She hopes the conference’s work, which is advancing in several directions, will develop new theoretical and practical perspectives in public administration, business technologies, and international relations, and lay the foundation for many more joint academic projects.

“The long-standing, continuous tradition of holding this international conference attests to its relevance and significance within the contemporary scientific landscape. Against the backdrop of globalization and the rapid evolution of business technologies, a comprehensive analysis of public administration and socio-economic challenges necessitates multifaceted, interdisciplinary approaches. In this regard, our German colleagues’ involvement is essential. The participation of a delegation from Saarland University of Applied Sciences not only ensures the forum meets high European academic standards but also establishes an effective mechanism for direct exchange of knowledge and research methodologies between Georgian and German academic circles. This foundation strengthens our shared educational space.”

– Professor Tamar Tsereteli

The Dean of the Faculty of Business Technologies addressed the audience. Professor Rusudan Kutateladze detailed the academic benefits this international platform provides for the faculty’s development and internationalization.

“For the Faculty of Business Technologies, this conference is a highly significant event, as it directly addresses our strategic goal of integrating into the international educational and scientific space. The participation of a delegation from the Saarland University of Applied Sciences is particularly noteworthy; it offers our students and young researchers a unique opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary discussions and gain insight into the German approach to collaboration between business, management, and modern technologies. The scientific papers presented and the work conducted within the various sessions will play a key role in fostering innovative perspectives. They will lay the foundation for new, joint Georgian-German research projects.”

 – Professor Rusudan Kutateladze

For your information, the XX International Scientific Conference, “Government and Society – 2026”, proceeded in three sections: Theory, Practice, and Methodology of Public Administration and Public Policy; Politics and Culture; and Economic Issues and the Legal Framework of Public Administration.

At the conclusion of the scientific event, participants will receive certificates, and a collection of conference papers, assigned an international index, will be published.