Internal Communication in Catholic and Pontifical Institutions: limits and challenges

An international space for reflection and dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of internal communication in Catholic and pontifical institutions, from a human, strategic and evangelizing perspective.

Salamanca,

Spain

12-14th,

November

Pontifical

University of

Salamanca

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About the event

Internal communication with mission

The Pontifical University of Salamanca hosts this international meeting to reflect on the strategic value of internal communication in Catholic and pontifical institutions.

Identity, cohesion and efficiency

We will explore how internal dialogue strengthens identity and brings the university community together around a shared mission.

Innovation and values

We will reflect on AI, legal framework and technology, sharing best practices focused on people.

Organizing committee

The Agenda

How it will go

NOV 12 - Aula Magna

17:00-17:30

Reception and collection of material

17:45

Words of Welcome and presentation of the congress

Prof. Santiago García-Jalón de la Lama, Rector Magnif. of the Pontifical University of Salamanca
Mr. Loïc Roche, head of Communication and Strategy and head of the Training Department International Federation of Catholic Universities

18:15

Opening Conference

Internal Communication and Organizational Governance

Dr. Juan Manuel Mora, vice rector of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross - Italy

19:15

Welcome cocktail (Barroc Cloister)

NOV 13 - Aula de Grados

8:30

Eucharist

9:30

Conference

Internal communication in universities

Ms. Marta Yuste, director of Communication of the Catholic University of Ávila - Spain

Introducer: Dr. Noa María Carballa, head of the Rector's Office and deputy director of Communication of the Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain

10:30

Round Table 1

The profile of the student body as a determining element in the internal communication strategy

Dr. Ángel Losada, professor at the Faculty of Communication, Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain
Mr. Yannick Urbanski, director of Communications & Operational Marketing at the Catholic University of Lille - France
Ms. Patricia Sáinz de Robredo, Head of Communications at University of Navarra - Spain
Moderator: Dr. Michaela Moldová Chovancová, Erasmus+ Institutional coordinator, Catholic University of Ružomberok - Slovakia

11:30

Coffee break

12:15

Open discussion

The legal framework affecting internal communication in university institutions

Mr. Bernward Robrecht, chancellor, Catholic University of Applied Sciences of North Rhine-Westphalia - Germany

13:15

Lunch

15:00

Conference

Governance models in universities: do they hinder or facilitate internal and centralised communication?

Dr. Carlo Gallucci, vice rector of the Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona –Spain, and board member of FUCE and FIUC

15:45

Panel

Sharing experiences on the main internal communication channels (email, newsletter, social networks,...)

Ms. Verena Behr, head of Press and Public Relations, University of Applied Sciences of North Rhine - Westphalia - Germany
Dr. Giovanni Tridente, director of Communication of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross - Italy
Ms. Débora García, director of Communication of the Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain

17:15

Conference

Plain Language & User Experience Design in Internal Communication: when everyone finds and understands what they need

Dr. Juan Ramón Martín San Román, professor at the UPSA Faculty of Communication - Spain

18:00

Coffee break

18:30

Cultural visit to the University

Scala Coeli and Vita Ignatii

20:00

Free evening

NOV 14 - Aula de Grados

Conference

AI in internal communication

Dr. Giovanni Tridente, director of Communication of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross - Italy

10:00

9:00

Round Table 2

Use of AI tools in internal communication

Dr. Fernando Galindo, dean of the Faculty of Communication Pontifical University of Salamanca and expert in AI - Spain
Ms. Leticia Arráez, researcher in institutional communication (PUSC) of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross - Italy
Mr. Marvin Hackfort, head of the Digital Learning and Services Center, Catholic, University of Applied Sciences of North Rhine - Westphalia - Germany
Moderator: Dr. Suzana Obrovac Lipar, head of Public Relations, Catholic University of Croatia - Croatia

10:00

Coffee break

11:30

11:30

12:15

Closing ceremony

Internal communication by the communication Expert

Mr. José Gabriel Vera, director of the Press Office of the Spanish Episcopal Conference

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250€

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30€

UPSA students

Standard price

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