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INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC-PRACTICAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE · 2026

New Paradigm of Mountain Research: Challenges and Opportunities

12-13 November 2026 · Tbilisi, Georgia

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

About the Conference

Georgian National University SEU announces registration for the International Scientific-Practical Multidisciplinary Conference “New Paradigm of Mountain Research: Challenges and Opportunities”. The conference aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the challenges and prospects of sustainable development in mountain regions and to bring together knowledge and experience from different fields to develop a new vision for sustainable and inclusive development of Georgia's mountainous regions.

The conference is open to academic staff, researchers, doctoral students and practitioners from higher education institutions, both local and international, as well as interested representatives of the public and non-governmental sectors.

MultidisciplinaryBringing together knowledge and experience from different fields.
Sustainable DevelopmentA new vision for sustainable and inclusive development of mountain regions.
Practical ExperienceSharing research, practical experience and initiatives.

For Authors

Each participant or co-author may present a maximum of one scientific paper. The working languages are Georgian and English. Participation and attendance are free of charge, and the conference will be held in person.

Working languages: Georgian, English

Format: In person

Participation fee: Funded by the Georgian National University SEU

Important Dates

Registration and abstract submission20.10.2026
Final paper submission05.11.2026
Conference12.11.2026-13.11.2026
CONFERENCE TOPICS

Topics

The conference is multidisciplinary, and papers may address current mountain-related issues across relevant academic and professional fields.

Economics Tourism Rural Development Environmental Protection Geography Law Psychology Education Technology Medicine

Research and Practice Themes

  • Spatial development of mountain regions and regional policy
  • Climate-smart and environmentally responsible management
  • Diversification of local economies and agriculture
  • Support for small entrepreneurship
  • Agro, eco, cultural, medical and adventure tourism
  • Innovation and the use of digital technologies
  • Education and professional development opportunities
  • Youth engagement
  • Demographic challenges
  • Social and psychological resilience of communities
  • Access to health and medical services
PROGRAMME

Programme

Time Programme Details
12 November Conference opening and scientific sessions The detailed programme will be published separately.
13 November Scientific sessions and closing meeting The detailed programme will be published separately.
ORGANISING AND SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Organising and Scientific Committee

Gia Kavtelishvili
Nunu Mitskevichi
Giorgi Ghavtadze
Goderdzi Buchashvili
Levan Kalandarishvili
Valeri Mosiashvili
Khatuna Gabitsinashvili
Sergo Chelidze
Maia Advadze
Koba Arabuli
Malkhaz Ghvinjilia
Lia Kurtanidze
Nona Zumbadze
Gulnara Janelidze
Vakhtang Rodonaia
Tamar Narindoshvili
Lia Antadze
Giorgi Donadze
Irina Vashakidze
Larisa Dolikashvili
Teona Maisuradze
David Chakhvashvili
Paata Shurgaya
Rusudan Beriashvili
Ana Tsetskhladze
Nino Mgvdeladze
CONFERENCE MATERIALS

Conference Materials

Submitted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Upon recommendation of the Scientific Committee, selected papers may be published in SEU's scientific journals.

INVITED SPEAKERS

Invited Speakers

Invited Speaker 1
Invited Speaker 2
Invited Speaker 3
Invited Speaker 4
Invited Speaker 5
Invited Speaker 6
LOCATION

Location

Georgian National University SEU · 9 Tsinandali Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
CONTACT

Contact

Georgian National University SEU

9 Tsinandali Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
Postal Code: 0144
+995 032 2 90 00 00
info@seu.edu.ge

Koba Arabuli
Conference Contact Person

k.arabuli@seu.edu.ge
(+995) 599 709 388

Ana Tsetskhladze
Conference Contact Person

a.tsetskhladze@seu.edu.ge
(+995) 514 000 299