Public Lecture – “The Art of Networking and Effective Self-Presentation”

On April 6, the Faculty of Business and Technology at Caucasus International University hosted a meeting with Maka Natsvlishvili, a graduate of the Bachelor’s Educational Program in Management, as part of its ongoing alumni partnership strategy. The public lecture, titled “The Art of Networking and Effective Self-Presentation”, aimed to share practical skills with students and highlight the significance of building professional networking.

The event was opened by Ketevan Nanobashvili, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Technology and Mamuka Toria, Head of the Bachelor’s Educational Program in Management. In their speeches, they placed emphasis on the importance of integrating alumni experience into the academic process, noting that such initiatives significantly support students’ career development and facilitate their adaptation to the modern labor market.

The keynote speaker, Maka Natsvlishvili, shared her extensive and diverse professional experience with the audience. It is noteworthy that she is the Founder and Director of “Business Shop,” General Manager of EurAsia Gulf Georgia, and Deputy Chair of the Central Asia & Caucasus Advisory Board. Her professional portfolio also includes leadership positions in major organizations such as JSC “ABD & Co,” “Embawood Georgia,” “Kavkasenergo,” and the Georgia and Asia-Africa Business Chamber.

During her presentation, the speaker focused on her 15 years of experience in managing international projects, fostering investment partnerships and facilitating collaboration between the public and private sectors. She provided students with detailed insights into the specifics of international tenders and regulatory processes, as well as the importance of environmental and social compliance standards in modern management. The session was conducted in an interactive format, allowing students, academic staff and administrative representatives to gain comprehensive information about the strategic importance of networking.