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On October 25 at 12:00 PM, the Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development Center of Ilia State University, within the framework of ELICIA, a winning project of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s EIT HEI Initiative, will host a public event titled:

“What Powers the Future? Robotic Manufacturing and Data Centers.”

The event is organized in collaboration with the Georgian Robotics Association (GRA) and TechCrush.

The meeting will focus on two areas that play a major role in the development of modern technological infrastructure - robotic manufacturing and data centers. These are two fields that are transforming how we create products and how the digital world operates.

Speakers

Tamar Makharashvili — EMC Design Engineer at Google
Topic: The Development of Data Centers

Hayden Nielsen — Senior Technical Program Manager at Tesla
Topic: Robotics in Manufacturing

The aim of the event is to connect Georgia’s technology community with internationally experienced professionals and provide participants with access to practical knowledge, real-world experience, and industry perspectives on modern technologies.

During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the speakers, take part in the discussion, and ask questions.

Participation and Registration

Attendance is free of charge, however, places are limited and advance registration is required.

Registered participants will receive additional information related to the event.

Registration link: https://luma.com/8zquofwu

If you register but are no longer able to attend, please let us know at least 3 days in advance, so that your place can be offered to another interested participant.

About the ELICIA Project

The ELICIA project aims to foster a stronger technology culture within universities, support the integration of new technologies, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening the connection between education, research, and industry.

As part of the project, a Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Research Laboratory has been established at Ilia State University, where students, researchers, and industry representatives work together on practical and technology-focused projects.

Event Details

Sunday, October 25, 2026 12:00 PM

Ilia State University Theatre, 32 Chavchavadze Avenue, Tbilisi

Event language: English