The Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC), in collaboration with the Luxembourg School of Religion & Society and the Pontifical Academy of Theology, is organizing an international transdisciplinary conference on the theme “Trust & Society.”

Within a field of trust studies largely shaped by the social sciences and Western perspectives, this conference seeks to move beyond these frameworks by fostering dialogue between theoretical and practical approaches. Particular attention will be given to theology, African contexts, and contemporary transformations, especially those related to technological developments and social change.

The conference aims to promote a truly transdisciplinary approach—one that not only integrates diverse forms of knowledge and experience to renew our understanding of trust, mistrust, and the processes shaping societies, but also adopts a specifically theological perspective, in line with the Motu proprio Ad theologiam promovendam: “Transdisciplinarity must be understood as ‘the integration and mutual enrichment of all forms of knowledge within the space of Light and Life offered by the Wisdom flowing from God’s Revelation’” (Veritatis gaudium, Preamble, 4c).

Téléchargez le programme en français ici.

Download the program in English here.

Aperçu général du programme

Mercredi 25 novembre 2026 – Campus de Nkolbisson

08h30  Accueil et enregistrement des participants

10h00  Cérémonie d’ouverture

11h00  Conférence plénière I – S.E. Mgr Dr Andrew Nkea   Amphi Franz Kamphaus

12h30  Déjeuner

14h00  Conférence plénière II – Pr François Mabille

16h00  Sessions parallèles A

18h00  Célébration eucharistique

Jeudi 26 novembre 2026 – Campus de Nkolbisson

08h00  Célébration eucharistique

09h00  Conférence plénière III – S.E. Mgr Dr Antonio  Staglianò   Amphi Franz Kamphaus

11h00  Sessions parallèles B

12h30  Déjeuner

14h30  Sessions parallèles C

16h30  Conférence plénière IV – Pr Pierluigi Consorti  Amphi Franz Kamphaus

18h00  Fin des travaux

Vendredi 27 novembre 2026 – Campus d’Ekounou

08h00  Célébration eucharistique

09h00  Conférence plénière V – Trust & Society Lab 2          “Théologie de la confiance”   Amphi FSJP

11h00  Sessions parallèles D

12h30  Déjeuner

14h30  Sessions parallèles E

16h30  Relecture de la conférence et conclusions Amphi FSJP

18h00  Clôture du colloque

Programme at a glance

Wednesday 25 November 2026 – Nkolbisson Campus

08h30 Registration and welcome

10h00 Opening Ceremony

11h00 Keynote Lecture I – H.E. Mgr Dr. Andrew Nkea   Franz Kamphaus Auditorium

12h30 Lunch

14h00 Keynote Lecture II – Prof. François Mabille

16h00 Parallel Sessions A

18h00 Eucharistic Celebration

Thursday 26 November 2026 – Nkolbisson Campus

08h00 Eucharistic Celebration

09h00 Keynote Lecture III – H.E. Mgr Dr. Antonio Staglianò   Franz Kamphaus Auditorium

11h00 Parallel Sessions B

12h30 Lunch

14h30 Parallel Sessions C

16h30 Keynote Lecture IV – Prof. Pierluigi Consorti   Franz Kamphaus Auditorium

18h00 Close of proceedings

Friday 27 November 2026 – Ekounou Campus

08h00 Eucharistic Celebration

09h00 Keynote Lecture V – Trust & Society Lab 2 “Theology of Trust”  FSJP Auditorium

11h00 Parallel Sessions D

12h30 Lunch

14h30 Parallel Sessions E

16h30 Review of the conference and concluding remarks FSJP Auditorium

18h00 Closing of the conference