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We are glad to invite all the participants to the 27th MFC Annual Conference Cocktail Reception, which will be held at the Paragraph Freedom square hotel, at the Foyer and Networking areas. This event will be not only about building connections and setting the stage for a successful and memorable Conference, but also can give you a chance to create lasting impressions and expand your professional network. Enjoy tasty canapes and local drinks, underlined with a light music, helping you to relax after first Conference working day.
Date: 28 May, 2025
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Dress code: casual
This year, 27th MFC Annual Conference Gala Dinner will take place at the historical Funicular restaurant, Ballroom & Terrace – the venue, which not only creates lasting memories, but also adds a touch of rich history. Since its establishment in 1938, Funicular has served as a timeless backdrop for cherished moments and stands as a living testament to the passage of time. The Funicular restaurant is situated on Mtsatsminda mountain – the highest and most famous mountain around Tbilisi, standing at 770 meters tall. From the restaurant, you will get a bird’s-eye view of the city.
We sincerely invite you to join us for this wonderful evening full of entertainment, unexpected surprises, opportunities to share a drink and network with your colleagues, indulging an authentic taste of Georgian food and wine.
Group transfer from the Paragraph Freedom square hotel and back will be arranged. There will be two ways possible – by funicular or by bus.
Funicular restaurant website: https://www.funicular.ge/?lang=en
Date: 29 May, 2025
Start: 19:00
End: 00:00
Dress code: black tie
Information about transfers: each participants will binformed later by the Conference app.
Interesting facts about Funicular Tbilisi Railway
Originally the railway was constructed not for pleasure but with a more serious purpose in mind. At the end of the 19th century, the city was built along the Mtkavri River in such way that it was difficult to move within the city limits. Due to this problem, it was decided to build “Upper Tbilisi” on the Mtatsminda (the Holy Mountain) plateau. However, the main problem remained; how to connect the “Upper Tbilisi” with the “Lower Tbilisi”. The Belgian company, owner of the Tbilisi railway network presented an effective solution. It was decided to construct a cable railway that would connect the old district with the new one.
The anonymous Belgian owner of the funicular offered a large sum of money to those who would be the first to go up and back down the mountain. His effort was successful and inhabitants of Tbilisi eventually got used to the mountainside railway. It didn’t take long for the cable railway to become one of the symbols and popular attractions of the city.
The popularity of the Funicular was further increased when an entertainment and leisure park was constructed on the Mtatsminda plateau in the 1930s.
The Funicular Railway underwent several reconstructions until being replaced in 2012 with modern equipment and carriages.
