Symposium Dates: September 4-5, 2026
Theme: The Church in an Algorithmic Age
Pope Leo XIV has called upon Catholics and all people of good will to take seriously the challenges and opportunities posed by technology and artificial intelligence. “Do not let the algorithm write your story!” How do we do this in the Church and for the world today? How can Catholics continue to live and profess the faith in a world increasingly driven by algorithmic forces? This conference calls upon scholars and field professionals from any discipline to reflect, criticize, and propose ways of thinking and acting in the midst of this transformational time in human history.
We are seeking paper and presentation proposals that address the topic of beauty and wonder. Proposals from scholars, artists, and organizational leaders, in any fields or discipline, including theology, philosophy, literature, visual and performing arts, education, and architecture are welcome. We especially invite presentations that address:
- Medicine, Bioethics, and the Person
- Anthropology, Society, and Human Formation
- Evangelization and Catechesis
- Prayer, Contemplation, and Leisure
- Transhumanism and Emerging Technologies
- Wonder, Imagination, and Education
- Communications and Media
- Catholic Social Teaching, Economics, and Work
Proposals should be sent in the form of a 150 word abstract. Submissions should be turned in online by June 5, 2026. Notification of acceptance will be given the following week. Presentations will be 20 minutes in length with 2-3 presenters per session.