Salamanca,
Spain
12-14th,
November
Pontifical
University of
Salamanca
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.
NOV 12 - Aula Magna
Reception and collection of material
Words of Welcome and presentation of the congress
Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, Holy See
His Excellency Paul Desmond Tighe, Secretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, Holy See
Prof. Santiago García-Jalón de la Lama, Rector Magnif. of the Pontifical University of Salamanca
Dr. François Mabille, Secretary General of the International Federation of Catholic Universities
Opening Conference
Catholic Universities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
His Excellency Paul Desmond Tighe, Secretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, Holy See
Conference
Internal Communication and Organizational Governance
Dr. Juan Manuel Mora, vice rector of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross - Italy
Introducer: Ms. Débora García, director of Communication of the Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain
Welcome cocktail (Barroc Cloister)
Welcome cocktail (Barroc Cloister)
End of the day
NOV 13 - Aula de Grados
Eucharist (Chapel)
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
Round Table 1
The profile of the student body as a determining element in the internal communication strategy
Ms. Patricia Sáinz de Robredo, head of Communications, University of Navarra - Spain
Dr. Ángel Losada, professor at the Faculty of Communication, Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain
Ms. Oliwia Baran, director of Development and Campus at the Catholic University of Lille - France
Moderator: Dr. Michaela Moldová Chovancová, Erasmus+ Institutional coordinator, Catholic University of Ružomberok - Slovakia
Break/Coffee
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
Introducer: Ms. Belén Scramm, journalist of the Communications Office at the Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain
Lunch
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
Introducer: Ms. Beatriz Fragua, journalist at the Communications Office at the Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain
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
Moderator: Ms. Débora García, director of Communication of the Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain
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 Faculty of Communication, Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain
Introducer: Dr. Roberto Castellano, journalist at the Communications Office at the Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain
Break/Coffee
Cultural visit to the University
Scala Coeli and Vita Ignatii
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
Introducer: Mr. José Javier García, Marketing coordinator of the Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain
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 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
Break/Coffee
Conference
Internal communication by the communication Expert
Mr. José Gabriel Vera, director of the Press Office of the Spanish Episcopal Conference
Introducer: Mr. Carlos Simón, vice-dean at the Faculty of Theology of the Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain
Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, Holy See
Closing Conference
Communication and Culture: Current situation and Future Perspectives. Cardinal Ruffini's Contributions in the University Context
Closing ceremony
Towards a New Internal Communication: Synthesis and Perspectives
Prof. Santiago García-Jalón de la Lama, Rector Magnif. of the Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain
Mr. Loïc Roche, Head of Communication and Strategy and Head of the Training Department, International Federation of Catholic Universities
Ms. María Jesús Domínguez, representative of the Missionary Social Service Society
Introducer: Prof. Santiago García-Jalón de la Lama, Rector Magnif. of the Pontifical University of Salamanca - Spain
250€
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