The 6th International Congress of Pedagogy, entitled “Education in the Digital Age: Subjectivities, Nomadisms and Powers” took place in the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences of Portuguese Catholic University in Braga (Portugal) on January 22-24. This Faculty is a Jesuit institution inside the University, as such it is a member of the Kircher Network and the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU), Jesuits networks of higher education at the European and global level. The Congress aimed to create a space for reflection and the sharing of ideas and experiences that can contribute to a deeper understanding of the paths leading towards a more peaceful and harmonious society. This is particularly important for the Jesuit Conference of European Provincials, as it highlights the need for education that integrates digital realities with ethical, spiritual, and human-centered reflection, aligning with the Jesuit mission of forming individuals who are socially responsible and attentive to the common good.

The Jesuit Conference of European Provincials (JCEP) supported the event through the presence of the JCEP Socius, who gave a presentation on the current understanding of the Society of Jesus' mission in higher education. These exchanges also demonstrate how networking among Jesuit institutions at the conference and global levels, beyond the local reality, expands the scope and depth of the approach to these vital topics.

We live in an era in which the digital is deeply interwoven with everyday life, transforming not only educational structures but also identities, relationships and dynamics of power. In this context, education faces new challenges and responsibilities, calling for critical reflection and renewed pedagogical approaches.

This congress proposes a critical examination of the impact of the digital world on education and on people’s lives, taking into account its multiple dimensions: personal, interpersonal, spiritual, social and political. Rather than viewing digital transformation as merely a technical or instrumental process, the congress invites participants to consider its broader human and ethical implications.

The concept of homo digitalis encourages reflection on the new forms of subjectivity that emerge in contexts dominated by digital technologies and social networks. These environments foster new experiences of nomadism and fluidity, reshaping how individuals relate to space, time and belonging. As a result, geographical, cultural, spiritual and emotional boundaries are increasingly redefined.

By bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences, the 6th International Congress of Pedagogy seeks to deepen dialogue on how education can respond creatively and responsibly to the challenges of the digital age, placing the human person at the centre of pedagogical reflection and practice.