On June 20, 2025, the Georgian International University (GIU) successfully hosted its annual International Scientific Conference, which has now become a distinguished academic tradition. This year’s event brought together leading professors, researchers, and experts from various countries, serving as an exceptional platform for multi-sectoral dialogue on one of the most pressing global developments—Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The conference was officially opened by GIU’s Rector, Professor Eliso Elisashvili, and featured an outstanding panel of Keynote Speakers, including:
- Assoc. Prof. Sezai Caglayan (OMU, Turkey / University of Leicester, UK), who delivered insights on current challenges in Technology Law;
- Prof. Dr. Sharad Kumar (UNICAF, Metaculty, India), who addressed themes of Ethics in Innovation and Corporate Sustainability;
- Dr. Zviad Gabisonia, GIU’s strategic partner and USAID expert in AI Law and Policy, who contributed with his expertise on the legal and policy dimensions of artificial intelligence.
The conference was structured around thematic sessions, as follows:
Session I: Law, Politics, Social Sciences, and Artificial Intelligence
Moderator: Assoc. Professor Grigol Kalandadze
This session fostered academic debate on interdisciplinary themes, including:
- The Fragmentation of International Law in the Context of Climate Change and AI – Akaki Beridze
- Ethical and Legal Implications of AI in Criminal Proceedings – Tatia Dolidze
- The Dilemmas of Singularity and Humanization – Prof. Nino Bochorishvili
- Analyzing Russia’s Interference in the 2024 Elections of Moldova and Romania – Grigol Kalandadze
Session II: Business, Management, and Technology
Moderator: Professor Natia Zhozhuashvili
This session was dedicated to presentations exploring AI’s impact on innovation, leadership, and organizational change, including:
- Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: Innovations, Ethics, and Human-Centered Care – Baia Kublashvili & Tamar Maghlakelidze
- AI’s Influence on Mental Health and Emotional Well-being – Lela Qurashvili & Lana Sulkhanishvili
- Strategic Management Transformation in the Digital Age – Nona Kukhianidze & Anzori Babunashvili
- The Ethical Compass of Innovation: Fostering a Culture of Integrity Through Ethical Leadership – Gvantsa Geliashvili
