Down From the Hill: Engineering a Shared Future

The International Association of Jesuit Engineering Schools (IAJES) gathers engineering leaders, faculty, and partners from Jesuit institutions around the world to collaborate on shared goals for education, research, and social transformation. Held every two years, the Summit serves as a global platform for strengthening the network of Jesuit engineering schools and advancing the collective mission of forming engineers for and with others.

The 5th IAJES Summit, hosted by Ateneo de Manila University, will bring together delegates from Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Americas for three days of strategic dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaborative engagement. With the theme “Down from the Hill: Engineering a Shared Future,” the Summit highlights the call for Jesuit engineering institutions to move beyond traditional boundaries—translating academic excellence, ethical leadership, and human-centered innovation into meaningful impact for communities. 

This year's gathering will feature:

• Task-Force presentations

• Key discussions 

• Workshop and networking spaces

• Cultural and comunity engagement events

Guided by the Jesuit tradition of magis, the Summit invites participants to collectively envision and build a future where engineering contributes to justice, sustainability, and the common good