27Oct,2026
3rd International Conference “Societies in Transition”
Place:3 Kalistrate Kutateladze St., Tbilisi, Georgia
Date of placement:11/05/2026
Date: On 27 October 2026, the Faculty of Social Sciences at Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University will host the Third International Scientific Conference,'';Societies in Transition''.
Conference Overview:
Given the complexity of the subject matter, the annual interdisciplinary examination of the challenges faced by societies in transition provides an opportunity to analyze historical and contemporary experiences related to political conflicts, the evolving dynamics of European security and the new global agenda, as well as the influence of social and other factors on societal attitudes, behaviors, mental health, and well-being. Concurrently, the complex processes of educational transformation in Georgia and across the world inherently necessitate an analysis of the evolving role and significance of educational institutions and practices in fostering resilience, civic identity, and social cohesion. Taken together, these perspectives shed light on the trends pertaining to societal formation, conflict dynamics, mental health, and the broader impact of social, cultural, and institutional factors on societies in transition.
The conference will feature the following panels:
- Panel on Politics and International Relations
- Panel on Psychology and Anthropology
- Panel on Education Sciences
The Scientific Committee of the conference welcomes paper submissions that, grounded in research and practice, present the latest scholarly findings, examine pressing contemporary challenges at the global, regional, and national levels, and propose pathways and means for problem prevention and intervention.
The conference is open to professors, early-career researchers, doctors, and doctoral candidates in the fields of social sciences, including Politics, International Relations, Defence and Security Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, and Education Sciences.
Venue: Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University, 3 Kalistrate Kutateladze Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
Format: The conference will be held in a hybrid format (primarily in offline, with the option of
online participation also available).
Working Language: English
Registration: There is no participation or registration fee. All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Publication Opportunities: All submitted papers will be forwarded to the review committee.
Upon successful peer review and positive evaluation, accepted papers will be considered for publication in the following journals:
- Orbeliani
- Conference Paper Series / Journal
Scientific Committee:
1. Professor Giorgi Tavadze (Sulkhan-saba Orbeliani University)
2. Associate Professor Tamar Kobuladze (Sulkhan-saba Orbeliani University)
3. Associate Professor Piotr Musiewicz (Jesuit University Ignatianum in Krakow)
4. Associate Professor Bernadeta Lelonek-Kuleta (John Paul II Catholic University of
Lublin)
5. Associate professor Renáta Sedláková (Palacký University Olomouc, Department of
Communication Studies)
6. Dr. Dana Fenton (Lehman College, USA)
7. Associate Professor Maia Manchkhashvili (Georgian Technical University)
8. Associate Professor Avtandil Jokhadze (Sulkhan-saba Orbeliani University)
9. Associate Professor Ivan Okromchedlishvili (Sulkhan-saba Orbeliani University)
10. Associate Professor Tea Kamushadze (GIPA - Georgian Institute of Public Affairs)
Important Deadlines
Deadline Date
Submission of Abstract 1 September 2026
Notification of Abstract Acceptance & Registration for Attendance 10 September 2026
Conference 27 October 2026
Submission of Paper for Publication 1 February 2027
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