4th EoF International Congress

Professor Martín Carbajo Núñez, OFM, will participate as a speaker in the fourth edition of the International EoF Conference (4th European EoF Summer School, EoFEUSS), to be held at the University of Split (Croatia) from 6 to 13 sept.  2026 (moved to september). Professor Carbajo will deliver two lectures on the subject: "The economy inspired by Francis of Assisi and its relevance today."  He will also serve as a member of the Program Committee and the Organizing Committee, together with Roland F. Szilas, Kristijan Sedak, Davor Trbušić, Matea Vidulić, Bruno Petrušić, Antonia Čobanov and Marijana Kompes.

This edition of the Conference will also include an online program, scheduled for 2 to 4 sept. 2026.

The central theme of this year’s Conference will be: “Fostering Solidarity in the Economy and Communication: In the Spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi.” The choice of this theme is inspired by the celebration of the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, the figure after whom the Economy of Francesco is named. Thus, this edition "focuses on Solidarity in economy and communication - in the spirit of st. Fracis of Assisi, blending ethical business practices with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Through lectures, workshops, and mentorship, students will explore economy and communication that prioritize human dignity, solidarity, and sustainability." 

The Conference will adopt an interdisciplinary approach, both theoretical and practical, bringing into dialogue economics, communication sciences, theology, and Catholic social teaching, with particular attention to the Economy of Francesco movement. This edition will also examine concrete experiences, such as cooperatives, social enterprises, worker-ownership models, and ethical finance, among others.

The first edition of this event took place in 2023 at the same venue, while the second was held in 2004, with Professor Carbajo participating by giving four lectures. During the third edition, held in 2025, Professor Carbajo addressed the topic “Artificial Intelligence and Leadership: An Ethical Perspective.”