Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 5–6 January 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 9 SDGs SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15 and 16
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

5 JAN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    1 2
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 1 · No Poverty ·SDG 2 · Zero Hunger

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    The Role of the Catholic Church in Community Development
    Track 02
    Parish Life and Community Engagement
    Track 03
    Social Outreach Strategies of Catholic Charities
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    3 4
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being ·SDG 4 · Quality Education

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Faith-Based Social Work: Challenges and Opportunities
    Track 05
    Community Education Initiatives in Catholic Contexts
    Track 06
    Volunteerism and Its Impact on Parish Renewal
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

6 JAN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    8 10
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth ·SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Urban Ministry: Addressing City Challenges through Faith
    Track 08
    Rural Ministry and Community Development
    Track 09
    The Impact of Catholic NGOs on Social Services
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    11 15 16
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities ·SDG 15 · Life on Land ·SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Lay Ministry: Empowering the Faithful for Community Action
    Track 11
    Faith and Poverty Alleviation: A Catholic Perspective
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
1 No Poverty 2 Zero Hunger 3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 10 Reduced Inequalities 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 15 Life on Land 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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