On 22, 23 and 24 January 2026, the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences (FFCS) of the Portuguese Catholic University (UCP) - Braga will open its doors to the VI International Congress of Pedagogy - ‘Education in the Digital Age: subjectivities, nomadisms and powers’, which aims to be a space for reflection and the sharing of ideas and experiences capable of contributing to a deeper understanding of the paths leading to a more peaceful and harmonious society.
We live in an era in which the digital is intertwined with everyday life, transforming not only educational structures, but also identities, interactions and power dynamics. This conference proposes a critical reflection on the impact of the digital world on education and people's lives, considering its multiple dimensions - personal, interpersonal, spiritual, social and political. The concept of homo digitalis invites us to think about the new subjectivities that emerge in contexts dominated by digital technologies and social networks, as well as the forms of nomadism and fluidity they provoke, redefining geographical, cultural, spiritual and emotional boundaries.
Reflection will take place on the basis of three panels looking at different areas such as anthropology and ethics, education, and politics, society, economics and law. They are:
- The future of homo digitalis: dream or nightmare?
- Education in the Digital Age: Creativity and Autonomy
- Privacy, security and sovereignty
The Congress is aimed at academics and professionals, researchers and teachers, governmental and non-governmental organisations, civil society, educators and students, school managers and directors and anyone interested in issues associated with Education in the Digital Age.
Proposals submitted by 30 November 2025 will therefore be considered if they fall within any of the following lines of research:
- Educational policy, digital communication and learning
- Human reconfigurations resulting from the digital
- Virtualisation of community spaces, flows and sense of belonging
- Digital citizenship, activism and power
- Ignatian spirituality and pedagogy in the face of the digital challenge