On May 28, 2018,Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University hosted the International Conference “Plato’s Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Context”  funded by LEPL- Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia and was dedicated to the 100^th anniversary of establishment of the first Georgian University. A specialized international conference, dedicated to Plato’s philosophy was held for the first time in Georgia.

The organizer of the conference is TSU Institute of Classical, Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies. Co-organizers of the conference are Akaki Tsereteli State University and Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University.

More than 60 scholars take part in the conference from 4 continents, more than 20 countries (e.g. France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary, Russia, Turkey, India, Hong Kong, Japan, Georgia, Armenia, Germany, Switzerland, Azerbaijan). Students section will also be organized within the conference. Representatives of International Plato Society, its former and up-coming Presidents are also participating.

The following events were also held during the conference: Personal Exhibition of prominent Georgian painter Gia Bugadze: Philosophy and Painting: "Bibliodrama Anamorphosis"; Photo Exhibition "Platos Dialogues on Stage";Video show "Plato’s dialogues on stage";Book Exhibition: "Plato in Georgian".