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5th Conference - Manila 2026
A Milestone Event
The International Association of Jesuit Engineering Schools (IAJES) gathers engineering leaders, faculty, and partners from Jesuit institutions around the world to collaborate on shared goals for education, research, and social transformation. Held every two years, the Summit serves as a global platform for strengthening the network of Jesuit engineering schools and advancing the collective mission of forming engineers for and with others.
The 5th IAJES Summit, hosted by Ateneo de Manila University, will bring together delegates from Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Americas for three days of strategic dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaborative engagement. With the theme "Down from the Hill: Engineering a Shared Future," the Summit highlights the call for Jesuit engineering institutions to move beyond traditional boundaries—translating academic excellence, ethical leadership, and human-centered innovation into meaningful impact for communities.
This year's gathering will feature:
• Task-Force presentations
• Key discussions
• Workshop and networking spaces
• Cultural and community engagement events
Guided by the Jesuit tradition of magis, the Summit invites participants to collectively envision and build a future where engineering contributes to justice, sustainability, and the common good.
Main Program
Program details are available on the IAJES Manila Summit website.
Tuesday July 7, 2026
Master of Ceremony: Ingrid Yvonne A. Madrial
11:30-12:00
Room Preparations
Room:
Key persons:
12:00-13:00
Lunch
Room: CTC 414
Key persons:
13:00-15:00
Board Meeting (IAJES Governing Board Meeting only)
Room: CTC 507
Key persons:
15:00-15:30
PM Snack
Room: CTC 507
Key persons:
15:30-18:00
Board Meeting (IAJES Governing Board Meeting only)
Room: CTC 507
Key persons:
18:00-19:00
Dinner with IAJES ASIA
Room: CTC 414
Key persons:
Wednesday July 8, 2026
Inspiration
Master of Ceremony: Ingrid Yvonne A. Madrial
8:30-9:30
Summit Registration, AM Snack
Room: Escaler
Key persons: Registration: SOSE Staff
9:30-10:30
Opening Session
Room: Escaler
Key persons: Speaking: Fr. Bobby Yap (Ateneo President) and/or VHPE Dr. Bo Peep, Carlos Rivas (IAJES President), Fr. Fernando Ponce Awarding: Raphael Guerrero (Dean of ADMU) Organizing: Jan Kevin Galicia (ADMU)
- 9:30-9:40: Opening Session (National Anthem, Song for Mary)
- 9:40-9:50: Message from Ateneo President
- 9:50-10:00: Message from IAJES President
- 10:00-10:20: Keynote Speech from Fr. Ponce
- 10:20-10:30: Certificates and PhotoOps
10:30-12:00
Regional Reports and Question and Answer
Room: Escaler
Key persons: Speaking: 6 Regional Leaders Q&A Facility & Awarding: Dr. Celeste M. Ojeda (ADNU) Organizing: Geremy Fernandez
- 10:30-10:40: Report from North America
- 10:40-10:50: Report from Africa and Madagascar
- 10:50-11:00: Report from South Asia
- 11:00-11:10: Report from Asia Pacific
- 11:10-11:20: Report from Latin America
- 11:20-11:30: Report from Europe
- 11:30-11:50: Question and Answer
12:00-13:30
Lunch
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons:
13:30-15:00
Collaborative Working Session 1: Regions Split
Room: Breakout Rooms: CTC 108, CTC 507, CTC 514
Key persons: Facilitating: Regional Heads
15:00-15:30
PM Snack
Room: Escaler
Key persons:
15:30-17:20
Ateneo Info Session
Room: Escaler
Key persons: Speaking: 6 Regional Leaders Q&A Facility & Awarding: Dr. Shierlyn Paclijan (XU) Organizing: Rafi Jayme (student of ADMU)
- 15:30-15:40: Report from AIC
- 15:40-16:10: Report from ARISE
- 16:10-16:30: Report from OSCI
- 16:30-16:50: Report from AIPO
- 16:50-17:20: Question and Answer
17:20-18:00
Walk and Short Break
Room:
Key persons:
18:00-19:30
Cultural Program and Dinner
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons:
Thursday July 9, 2026
Reflection
Master of Ceremony: Engr. April M. Salazar
8:00-9:00
AM Snack
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons:
9:00-9:10
Refresher
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons:
9:10-9:40
Connecting the dots
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons: Speaking: John Rose, SJ
9:40-12:00
Task Force and Project Reports
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons: Speaking: Task Force Leaders Q&A Facility and Awarding: Dr. Ricardo Jose Guerrero Organizing: Elijah Duran
- Speaker 1: Arpita Jena
- Speaker 2: Bryan Ranger
- Video 3: Nicolas Rincon Garcia
- Speaker 4: Maria Segui-Gomez
- Speaker 5: Carlos Rivas (website presentation)
- Special Presentation: Mateo Lopez Victoria
12:00-13:30
Lunch
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons:
13:30-15:00
Collaborative Working Session 2: Action - Exploring opportunities and experiences with the Task Forces and Projects
Room: CTC 507, 514, 413, 414
Key persons: Ushering: Elijah Duran, Cena Mendi, Sam Santos
15:00-15:30
PM Snack
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons:
15:45-17:30
Ateneo Wild Tour, Ateneo Art Gallery Batch 1, Ateneo Art Gallery Batch 2
Room: Wild Tour (walking), Art Gallery (e-jeep pickup CTC back entrance)
Key persons: Ushering Ateneo Wild: Joshua Pellosis Ushering Art Gallery: Chino Marable, Got Patacsil
17:30-18:30
Dinner
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons:
Friday July 10, 2026
Action
Master of Ceremony: Ingrid Yvonne A. Madrial + Engr. April M. Salazar
8:00-9:00
AM Snack
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons:
9:00-9:10
Refresher
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons:
9:10-9:40
Connecting the dots
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons: Speaking: Fr. Kasirajan Selvarajan Casimiir
9:40-11:00
IAJES' future development: Presentation of commitments for the next 2 years by the regional representatives and the Task Force leaders
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons: Representatives per Region
11:00-12:00
Closing Meeting
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons: Carlos Rivas
12:00-13:30
Lunch
Room: CTC 413, 414
Key persons:
Saturday July 11, 2026
Optional Tour
Intramuros Tour
Videos and Pictures
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