Centenary of PISAI (1926-2026)

FOR A FUTURE OF EXCELLENCE: ONE HUNDRED YEARS

BETWEEN MISSION AND FORMATION

Pontifical Urbaniana University, 11^th-12^th December 2026

The Centenary (1926-2026) of the foundation of the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies (PISAI) provides an opportunity, through a major event, to celebrate the silent, hidden work of training agents for dialogue between Christians and Muslims.

Under the patronage of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, the Dicastery for Culture and Education, the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization, the Pontifical Urbaniana University, the Chaire Méditerranée, religions et sociétés, and L’association des amis d’Etienne Renaud PISAI is organizing an International Conference of high scientific calibre under the title

For a Future of Excellence: One Hundred Years between Mission and Formation

The conference will take place at the Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome, from 11^th-12^th December 2026.

Registration for the conference is mandatory, by completing the Registration Form, required before the 15^th of October 2026. Please note that places are limited, so book quickly your participation.

Programme of the Conference