Three thematic discussions were held on the first day of the conference. The first session was devoted to issues of digital transformation of the penitentiary system and the importance of using innovative technologies in this process.

Access to higher education for inmates was discussed by the delegates at the second session. The participants of the event paid special attention to the digital university.

In the third session, the issues of training and continuous education of penitentiary system employees were discussed. The importance of highly qualified personnel in the process of rehabilitation and resocialization of inmates was noted.

The international conference - "Innovations in the process of rehabilitation and resocialization of inmates and probationers" - gives Georgia the opportunity to introduce partner states to the progress achieved in the indicated systems in recent years and share the best practices of leading European countries.

The event is organized by the Ministry of Justice and the Special Penitentiary Service, with the support of the European Organization of the Prison and Penitentiary System (EuroPris) and the US State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It is attended by high-ranking officials of 20 states, among them, ministers of countries, deputy ministers, general directors of penitentiary and probation services, heads of international organizations and experts.