New York Mayor Meets with Georgian Community Representatives
On October 22, 2025, New York Mayor Eric Adams hosted representatives of the Georgian community.
Gala-Award Ceremony of Successful Georgians – 2025
On October 11, 2025, the Gala-Award Ceremony of Successful Georgians was held. This event turned 15 this year.
New York Mayor Eric Adams’ Reception
On September 18, 2025, at the invitation of New York Mayor Eric Adams, a reception was held – “Eastern European Heritage”.
Bridge Builders – Georgian-American Forum
On June 7, 2025, in Princeton, the annual Georgian-American Forum was established. The event was dedicated to Georgia’s Independence Day.
Georgian Diaspora Forum 2025
On May 27, 2025, a forum dedicated to the Diaspora and Georgia’s Independence Day, an annual tradition, was held in Brooklyn. The organization “Georgian Diaspora” has organized the forum in partnership with the organizations Tvistomi, the Georgian-American Business Association (GABA), and the Universal Services Space (USSi).
The Georgian-American Business Association was founded
On Sunday, March 24, 2024, the official ceremony to establish the Georgian-American Business Association (GABA) was held at Club “Asia”. The foundation document was signed. The founders are Georgian business companies registered in the USA. USSI Executive Director Zviad Devdariani is one of the founders of the association.
Meeting of Georgian-American Business Association
On January 21, 2023, a meeting of the Georgian-American Business Association (GABA) working group was held. USSI representative Zviad Devdariani also took part in the meeting.
“Georgian Diaspora Forum” 2023 was held in Philadelphia
On December 18, 2023, the Georgian Diaspora Forum was held in Philadelphia. The forum was dedicated to the International Day of Migrants.
USSI representative Zviad Devdariani also took part in the forum.
New York City Small Business Expo 2023
On May 23, 2023, a traditional small business exhibition forum was held at the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan, New York.
USSI representatives Zviad Devdariani and Tamuna Lomidze also took part in the forum.
GLOBALIZE Conference in NYC
On May 26, 2023, a conference organized by GLOBALIZE was held in New York’s Webster Hall. The purpose was to discuss the latest trends in the Georgian start-up ecosystem, entrepreneurship, and technology.
USSI founder Zviad Devdariani was also invited to participate in the conference.
Georgian Diaspora Forum was held
On May 28, 2023, the Georgian Diaspora Forum was held in New York, organized by the non-governmental organization “Georgian Diaspora.”
USSI founder Zviad Devdariani was invited as a participant and speaker in the forum.
Information-consultation meeting for immigrants
During the last two years, thousands of Georgian citizens have come to the USA to seek asylum for various reasons. They need more information about local socio-economic and cultural relations; they are unfamiliar with the legislation and details of public life. Georgian emigrants living in New York organized several information meetings for new immigrants to inform and integrate them. Zviad Devdariani was present at one of them and introduced the immigration procedures to the emigrants.
Georgian Diaspora Forum was held
On May 2022, the Georgian Diaspora Forum was held in New York, organized by the non-governmental organization “Georgian Diaspora.” Community organizations, heads of private and non-governmental organizations, and culture and sports representatives participated in the conference.
USSI founder Zviad Devdariani was invited as a participant and speaker in the forum.
