International Scientific Conference Within the Framework of the Program “Georgian Identity” at GTU
23-05-2025
At the initiative of the Intellectual Property Laboratory of the Faculty of Law and International Relations at the Georgian Technical University, within the framework of the cultural and educational program “Georgian Identity”, an international scientific conference was held, which was dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the beheading of Paata Saakadze and the legal and political significance of the implementation of the idea of an independent and united Georgia.
The scientific conference, which is held within the framework of the cyclical events of the cultural and educational program “Georgian Identity” dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of the declaration of Christianity as the state religion in Georgia, was attended by researchers from the Faculty of Law and International Relations of the Georgian Technical University, as well as the Department of Archaeology and History of Georgia of the Faculty of Engineering Economics, Media Technologies and Social Sciences, scientists from the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, and scientists and researchers from the Georgian International University, Sukhumi University, as well as Bologna (Italy) and Tokyo (Japan) universities.
Famous film director Merab Kokochashvili, who played the role of Paata Saakadze in Mikheil Chiaureli’s film Giorgi Saakadze, attended the conference as a guest. Also, Georgian Technical University students attended the conference.
The international conference was opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Law and International Relations of the GTU, Associate Professor Ivane (Mamuka) Giorgadze. He thanked Georgian and foreign researchers for participating in the conference.
As the Dean noted, in connection with the celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the declaration of Christianity as the state religion in Georgia in 2026, under the leadership of the country’s scientists and cultural figures, with the support of the Patriarchate of Georgia and the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, a three-year cultural and educational program – “Georgian Identity” was developed, which was launched in May 2024.
According to Ivane Giorgadze, the program’s goals are to remind society, and especially the youth, of the most important stages of Georgian history that determined the unique culture and national values of the Georgian state.
“The international scientific conference, which is being held within the framework of the cultural and educational program – “Georgian Identity” at the initiative of the Intellectual Property Laboratory of our faculty and its head, Professor Givi Lobzhanidze, is dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the beheading of Paata Saakadze and the legal and political significance of the implementation of the idea of an independent and united Georgia. It is gratifying that not only active educational and research processes are underway at the Georgian Technical University, but also several programs are implemented for young people to learn about the national, historical, and cultural values of the Georgian state, to understand the most important stages and moments of Georgian history that have determined national identity. We need to actualize those topics that are especially important for the country. It is noteworthy that the conference is dedicated to the son of Giorgi Saakadze, a young man who sacrificed himself for his homeland with full awareness 400 years ago. He is a great historical figure and a significant public figure. Our distinguished researchers are participating in the conference, with their scientific reports, are trying to shed light on the controversial issues of important historical moments, to give the most accurate assessment of historical events and personalities, and in addition, to awaken and make society, especially the youth, think and remind us of how difficult a path Georgia has traveled from the past to the present and what our national values are based on. On behalf of the Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Academician David Gurgenidze, I wish success to the international conference and the participating Georgian and foreign researchers. I hope we will evaluate many interesting facts and events and discuss the legal and political significance of implementing the idea of a united Georgia,” noted Ivane Giorgadze.
The conference was attended by Professor Givi Lobzhanidze, Head of the Intellectual Property Laboratory of the Faculty of Law and International Relations of the Georgian State University - with a report: “The Idea of a United Georgia and the Legal and Political Significance of Its Implementation”; Professor Vazha Otarashvili - with a report: “The Phenomenon of Giorgi Saakadze”; Professor Irotake Maeda, Kartvelologist and Iranologist of the University of Tokyo - with a report: “The Work of Giorgi Saakadze and His Significance in Georgian Historiography”; Deputy Chairman of the UN Human Rights Committee, Professor Aslan Abashidze - with a report: “Human Rights and Georgia”; Researcher of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, Professor Ketevan Akhobadze - with a report: “The issue of the identity of Georgian fine arts - digital challenges of the 20th the 21st century in the context of intellectual property law”; Vice-President of the Academy of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Avtandil Asatiani - with a report: “Attempts for democratic transformation of public education in the First Republic of Georgia”; Professor of the Faculty of Law and International Relations of the Georgian State University Nino Nishnianidze - with a report – “The legal significance of the Act of Independence of Democratic Georgia”.
At the conference, director Merab Kokochashvili shared his memories of Mikheil Chiaureli’s famous film “Giorgi Saakadze” with the audience and spoke about the important role of Georgian historical films in strengthening Georgian identity and national identity.
Within the framework of the cultural and educational program “Georgian Identity” dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of the declaration of Christianity as the state religion in Georgia, at the initiative of the Intellectual Property Laboratory of the Faculty of Law and International Relations, the first scientific international conference held last year was dedicated to one of the most important events in Georgian history - the 400th anniversary of the martyrdom of Queen Ketevan.
The scientific conference, which is held within the framework of the cyclical events of the cultural and educational program “Georgian Identity” dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of the declaration of Christianity as the state religion in Georgia, was attended by researchers from the Faculty of Law and International Relations of the Georgian Technical University, as well as the Department of Archaeology and History of Georgia of the Faculty of Engineering Economics, Media Technologies and Social Sciences, scientists from the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, and scientists and researchers from the Georgian International University, Sukhumi University, as well as Bologna (Italy) and Tokyo (Japan) universities.
Famous film director Merab Kokochashvili, who played the role of Paata Saakadze in Mikheil Chiaureli’s film Giorgi Saakadze, attended the conference as a guest. Also, Georgian Technical University students attended the conference.
The international conference was opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Law and International Relations of the GTU, Associate Professor Ivane (Mamuka) Giorgadze. He thanked Georgian and foreign researchers for participating in the conference.
As the Dean noted, in connection with the celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the declaration of Christianity as the state religion in Georgia in 2026, under the leadership of the country’s scientists and cultural figures, with the support of the Patriarchate of Georgia and the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, a three-year cultural and educational program – “Georgian Identity” was developed, which was launched in May 2024.
According to Ivane Giorgadze, the program’s goals are to remind society, and especially the youth, of the most important stages of Georgian history that determined the unique culture and national values of the Georgian state.
“The international scientific conference, which is being held within the framework of the cultural and educational program – “Georgian Identity” at the initiative of the Intellectual Property Laboratory of our faculty and its head, Professor Givi Lobzhanidze, is dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the beheading of Paata Saakadze and the legal and political significance of the implementation of the idea of an independent and united Georgia. It is gratifying that not only active educational and research processes are underway at the Georgian Technical University, but also several programs are implemented for young people to learn about the national, historical, and cultural values of the Georgian state, to understand the most important stages and moments of Georgian history that have determined national identity. We need to actualize those topics that are especially important for the country. It is noteworthy that the conference is dedicated to the son of Giorgi Saakadze, a young man who sacrificed himself for his homeland with full awareness 400 years ago. He is a great historical figure and a significant public figure. Our distinguished researchers are participating in the conference, with their scientific reports, are trying to shed light on the controversial issues of important historical moments, to give the most accurate assessment of historical events and personalities, and in addition, to awaken and make society, especially the youth, think and remind us of how difficult a path Georgia has traveled from the past to the present and what our national values are based on. On behalf of the Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Academician David Gurgenidze, I wish success to the international conference and the participating Georgian and foreign researchers. I hope we will evaluate many interesting facts and events and discuss the legal and political significance of implementing the idea of a united Georgia,” noted Ivane Giorgadze.
The conference was attended by Professor Givi Lobzhanidze, Head of the Intellectual Property Laboratory of the Faculty of Law and International Relations of the Georgian State University - with a report: “The Idea of a United Georgia and the Legal and Political Significance of Its Implementation”; Professor Vazha Otarashvili - with a report: “The Phenomenon of Giorgi Saakadze”; Professor Irotake Maeda, Kartvelologist and Iranologist of the University of Tokyo - with a report: “The Work of Giorgi Saakadze and His Significance in Georgian Historiography”; Deputy Chairman of the UN Human Rights Committee, Professor Aslan Abashidze - with a report: “Human Rights and Georgia”; Researcher of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, Professor Ketevan Akhobadze - with a report: “The issue of the identity of Georgian fine arts - digital challenges of the 20th the 21st century in the context of intellectual property law”; Vice-President of the Academy of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Avtandil Asatiani - with a report: “Attempts for democratic transformation of public education in the First Republic of Georgia”; Professor of the Faculty of Law and International Relations of the Georgian State University Nino Nishnianidze - with a report – “The legal significance of the Act of Independence of Democratic Georgia”.
At the conference, director Merab Kokochashvili shared his memories of Mikheil Chiaureli’s famous film “Giorgi Saakadze” with the audience and spoke about the important role of Georgian historical films in strengthening Georgian identity and national identity.
Within the framework of the cultural and educational program “Georgian Identity” dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of the declaration of Christianity as the state religion in Georgia, at the initiative of the Intellectual Property Laboratory of the Faculty of Law and International Relations, the first scientific international conference held last year was dedicated to one of the most important events in Georgian history - the 400th anniversary of the martyrdom of Queen Ketevan.
