For three days, professors and researchers from North America, Latin America, and Europe will discuss and delve into the philosophy and theology of Thomas Aquinas, offering a broad panel on what is being studied worldwide regarding this inexhaustible author. It is an exceptional occasion for exchange and learning.
February 23–25, 2026 | 2 p.m.–10 p.m. (UTC)
100% online
INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE
NEW YORK
9 a.m.–3 p.m. (UTC-5)
SÃO PAULO
11 a.m.–5 p.m. (UTC-3)
ROME
3 p.m.–9 p.m. (UTC+1)
The 1st Inter-Atlantic Thomistic Conference is the first edition of an online academic gathering that aims to become a diverse and profound forum on the thought of Thomas Aquinas.
It will consist of lectures, Q&A sessions, and debates, with simultaneous translation into the three official languages of the conference:
ENGLISH – SPANISH – PORTUGUESE
Speakers from different countries have been invited to ensure mutual enrichment and a comprehensive presentation of the current state of Thomistic studies, emphasizing intellectual rigor and the dialogue between tradition and contemporaneity.
The main thematic axes will be:
The 1st Inter-Atlantic Thomistic Conference is organized by Matthew Levering (Mundelein Seminary, USA) and Renato José de Moraes (Faculdade Mar Atlântico, Brazil). The joint coordination between the United States and Brazil reflects the spirit of the event: bringing together several leading names in the international scene of Thomistic thought.
The 1st Inter-Atlantic Thomistic Conference is intended for those who wish to deepen their intellectual formation based on the Thomistic tradition and its dialogue with the contemporary world:
Professionals and those interested in the humanities who wish to broaden their philosophical and theological understanding.
Undergraduate and graduate students
Researchers and professors
The 1st Inter-Atlantic Thomistic Conference is a global gathering that brings together institutions and researchers from North America, Latin America, and Europe.
Among the partners and supporters are world-renowned universities and institutions:
By registering for the 1st Inter-Atlantic Thomistic Conference 2026, you will have access to a special academic experience that goes beyond lectures:
High-level intellectual update with leading international specialists.
Networking with global references, expanding your academic and professional network.
Official certificate of participation, recognizing your continuing education.
Access without geographical barriers, in a 100% online format via Zoom.
The conference will be held over three days, from February 23 to 25, 2026, from 2 PM to 10 PM (UTC), in a fully online format.
Keynote lectures (60 minutes with Q&A) featuring some of the main names in Thomistic thought.
Presentations (30 min with Q&A) by important scholars and researchers.
Debate panels, promoting dialogue across different fields.
Virtual interaction spaces, fostering academic exchange and international networking.