On May 22-23, 2017, Batumi hosted the first International Business Forum (IBF Batumi) across the Caucasus, with 6 world-class speakers and the delegates from 14 countries participating in it. The forum participants were welcomed by Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Education and Science Aleksandre Jejelava.

This business forum of unique format combines the world-class speakers, large business and state representatives, on the one hand, and startups, on the other hand. Within the framework of IBF, the visitors will attend the master classes of six speakers.

Forum speakers:

Pierluigi Collina – Was nominated as the number one coach of the year by FIFA for 6 times. The business world knows him as a coach.

Dananjaya J. Hettiarachchi - Human resource development expert, 2014 World Champion in public speeches. 

Sean Fitzpatrick - Rugby legend, he was the captain of the New Zealand national team - All Blacks. The business world knows him as a coach.

Kevin Gaskell - Was the head of Porsche and Lamborghini.

Marshall Goldsmith – Was nominated as the world’s most influential thinker of leadership for two times. He is one of the most demanded coaches in the USA.

John King – The author of the bestseller of New York Times and Wall Street Journal - Tribal Leadereship, internationally recognized as a senior teacher, coach and leader.