International Learning Experience Georgia
The International Learning Experience in Georgia offers participants a holistic week of academic and cultural engagement in one of Europe’s most dynamic emerging economies. Organized in collaboration with Caucasus University, the program blends expert-led seminars, company visits, and enriching cultural experiences to explore Georgia’s evolving business environment, innovation ecosystem, and entrepreneurial landscape. Through a balance of academic insight and real-world experience, participants gain a deeper understanding of the country’s economic transformation and its distinctive blend of tradition and modernity.
Day - 1 Monday, December 8
Venue: Caucasus University
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10:00 - 13:00: Interactive Networking, Icebreaker Activities, and Orientation
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12:00 - 15:00: Lunch Break and Free Time
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15:30 - 17:30: Cultural Activity 1: Old Tbilisi City Tour
Day - 2 Tuesday, December 9
Venue: Caucasus University
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10:00 - 13:00: Seminar: How to Do Business in Georgia – Cultural and Economic Context
Instructors: Dr. Boris Lezhava & Dr. David Tsiklauri
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12:00 - 15:00: Lunch Break and Free Time
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15:30 - 17:30: Company Visit 1: Bank of Georgia
Topic: Financial Services and FDI Opportunities in Georgia
Day - 3 Wednesday, December 10
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10:00 - 13:00: Seminar: Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries & Georgia’s Startup Ecosystem
Instructor: Irakli Svanidze, Head of Incubator
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12:00 - 15:00: Lunch Break and Free Time
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15:30 - 17:30: Company Visit 2: Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA)
Topic: Innovation Hubs and the National Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Day - 4 Thursday, December 11
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09:30 - 13:00: Cultural Activity 2: Mtskheta – The Ancient Capital of Georgia (UNESCO Heritage Site)
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12:00 - 15:00: Lunch Break and Free Time
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15:30 - 17:30: Company Visit 3: Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi
Topic: UAE Investment in Georgia’s Hospitality Sector
Day - 5 Friday, December 12
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10:00 - 11:00: Company Visit 4: Fruit Logistics Company
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11:00 - 13:00: Cultural Activity 3: Trip to the “City of Love” – Sighnaghi
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13:00 - 15:00: Lunch Break and Free Time
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15:30 - 16:30: Company Visit 5: Nugbari – Georgian Traditional Sweet Producer
Day - 6 Saturday, December 13
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10:00 - 18:00: Free Time
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18:30 - 22:00: Farewell Dinner at a Traditional Georgian Restaurant
Day - 7 Sunday, December 14
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Departure from Georgia
