Conference 2026 (8–9 October)
Annual Conference of the LEPL - National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement
Zviad Gabisonia
Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
Features of the Ongoing Reform of the Higher Education System
Topic: Features of the Ongoing Reform of the Higher Education System
Zviad gabisonia PDF
Lasha Margishvili
Director of the LEPL - National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement
Topic: Summary of 2026 implemented activities and Future Vision
Lasha margishvili PDF
Heli Mattisen
Board Member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA)
Topic: ESG European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance and Upcoming Revision For 2027
Heli Mattisen PDF
Maia Shukhoshvili
Head of Higher Education Department, Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
Topic: Further Steps for the Development of the Georgian Higher Education System
Maia Shukhoshvili PDF
Ketevan Kokrashvili
Head of Science Department, Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
Topic: New Trends in the Development of Science in the Context of Higher Education Reform
Ketevan Kokrashvili PDF
Olgun Cicek
International Advisor, THEQC, Professor
Topic: Best Practices for Implementing Internal Quality Assurance in Higher Education Institutions
Olgun Cicek PDF
Algirdas Utkus
General Secretary of the Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE)
Topic: Development Trends and Challenges of European Medical Schools
Algirdas Utkus PDF
Maya (Maria) Wikse
Senior Advisor, International Policy of Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKA)
Topic: Expert Recruitment, Evaluation and Professional Development Mechanisms
Maya Wikse PDF
Nora Angelova
Representative of the European Students' Union (ESU)
Topic: Student Participation in Quality Assurance: Strengthening the Student Voice in Higher Education)
Nora Angelova PDF
Vazha Kelikhashvili
Manager for the Protection of Students’ Rights and Legal Interests at the (N(N)LE) - Georgian Student Organizations Association
Topic: Georgian Student Union and Its Role in Higher Education Processes in Georgia
Vazha Kelikhashvili PDF
Dr Rebekka Welker
Head of Quality Management at Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA); Project Manager for International Accreditation
Topic: FIBAA’s approach to AI in accreditation - pilot project with Ripltech as an example of how AI is being explored within accreditation procedures
Rebekka Welker PDF
October 9
Diana Freiberger
Member of the NCEQE's Coordination Council
Topic: Quality Assurance of the Doctoral Programs
Diane Freiberger PDF
Danijela Horvatek Tomić
Director at Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO) Croatia
Topic: Quality Assurance in Doctoral education – AZVO’s Practice of Evaluating Doctoral Study programmes
Daniela Tomic PDF
Merab Khokhobaia
Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Associate Professor
Topic: Ensuring the Alignment of Educational Programmes with Labour Market Demands within the Framework of Higher Education Reform
Merab Khokhobaia PDF
Ia Mosashvili
Quality Assurance Manager at LEPL - Kutaisi International University, Associate Professor
Topic: Challenges and Development Opportunities for Integrating Teaching and Research
Ia Mosasvili PDF
Salome Abramishvili
Head of Department of Educational Services Enhancement (Enic Georgia), LEPL – National Center For Educational Quality Enhancement
Topic: Recognition of Education – Changes and Dynamics of International Students
Salome Abramishvili PDF
