EU Talks "Ertad" - EU for Georgia

EU Talks – Pavilion 4 -15:00-16:00

Lana Gogoberidze (Film Director, former diplomat and MP)	The EU Is Not the Finish Line – It’s a Toolkit for a Better Georgia Insights from culture, diplomacy and politics on Georgia’s European path.
Tinatin Stambolishvili (Behavioral Science Expert)	What I Wish Every Georgian Knew About the EU Understanding the EU through psychology, identity, and trust.
Giorgi Chugoshvili (Co-Founder of Phubber, Entrepreneur)	The Power of Youth: What We Can Do with Opportunity How EU support fuels youth leadership and transformation.
George Keburia (Fashion Designer)	Stitching Our Identity: Georgian Design on the European Fashion Map Exploring the journey of Georgian design as it gains recognition and influence within the European fashion world, opening doors to global markets.
Davit Chkheidze (Former Civil Servant and Foreign Policy Expert)	Moving Beyond Rhetoric to Real-World Consequences A former civil servant’s perspective on the tangible ways EU integration impacts Georgia’s governance, economy, and society, moving beyond political rhetoric to real-world consequences.
Giorgi Maisuradze (Philosopher)	We Remember, Therefore We Act: Georgia’s Moral Journey to Europe How memory and moral agency shape Georgia’s path to EU integration. The talk explores why freedom is not a destination but a daily act – and how remembering the past can be the most effective form of moving forward.
Lika Zakashvili (Editor-in-Chief, Publika)	Beyond the Headlines How independent journalism plays a critical role in shaping public understanding of EU values.

Panel Sessions 16:00 PM – 18:00 PM

Moderator: Iva Pezhuashvili (Writer)

Panel 1 – 16:00 – 17:00

This panel explores how European Union’s support translates into tangible, everyday opportunities for people in Georgia — from healthcare and economics to culture, the environment, and civic life. Speakers will reflect on how EU values align with their own, and why, as Georgian citizens and those residing in Georgia, they see their future with Europe.

Support of the European Union in Practice: Everyday Opportunities for People in Georgia	Zurab Alkhanishvili – Public Health Expert Salome Jashi – Filmmaker Nino Laghidze – Environmental Education Specialist Nino Zambakhidze – Chairwoman of Georgian Farmers’ Association Maciej Czura – Regional Representative for the South Caucasus

Panel 2 – 17:00 – 18:00

This panel explores how the European Union supports Georgia’s journey toward a more inclusive and innovative digital future, with a critical focus on building resilience against the growing challenges of disinformation in the digital space. Panellists will unpack how EU-backed initiatives strengthen democratic resilience by promoting internet access and digital inclusivity, addressing the spread of harmful narratives, empowering citizens with media and digital literacy skills, and fostering a new generation of digitally responsible change makers.

Georgia’s Digital Future – Inclusive, Innovative and Resilient Against Disinformation	Giorgi Gogua – Journalist, Project 64 Founder Nino Egadze – Strategic Communications Specialist, Founder of Design Institute Nicholas Cendrowicz – EU Head of Cooperation Ninutsa Nanitashvili – Startup Evangelist \| Innovation Expert Giorgi Iashvili – Cybersecurity Expert