Ilia Education Festival 2026

Ilia Education Festival 2026

The educational journey of Ilia State University across Georgia continues!

Join us on May 16 in Batumi.

University researchers, professors, students, and the humanoid robot Atom will present an engaging program as part of a nationwide tour across 8 regions and 11 cities.

The festival is designed for students, applicants, teachers, parents, and anyone interested in education and science.

8th stop — Batumi
Date: May 16
Time: 15:00–18:00
Location: Georgian-American School (117 Bagrationi St.)

Enjoy interactive educational, scientific, and fun activities, competitions, and prizes.

Open Talk:
“How to Choose Your Future Profession”
Start: 16:00

Speakers:
Ketevan Darakhvelidze
Elene Zhuravliova

From 15:00, interactive labs will be open:

Chemistry & Biology:
— extract DNA from a banana
— detect protein in water
— create a “sweet traffic light”
— microscopy and chromatography

Modern Technology:
— meet Atom, the humanoid robot
— learn how robotics works

Earth Sciences:
— earthquakes, landslides, floods
— minerals and geophysics
— live seismic data

Astrophysics:
— observe the Sun and planets

Planetarium:
— explore the Universe and Solar System

Ecology:
— study plants, insects, and animals

Zoology:
— life in extreme environments
— underground water and caves

Civil Engineering:
— how bridges and buildings are designed
— test structure stability

Computer Science & Engineering:
— student projects
— microchip design
— battle robots

Join us!