Medjugorje will once again host the international IT conference – ITM 2026, next year, from March 5 to 8, 2026, bringing together experts, innovators and developers from the world of technology to explore the latest technologies and their applications in the service of faith.

Conference Mission

ITM conferences were created in response to the Pope’s calls for the use of technology in evangelization. The goal of the conference is to connect technology and spirituality through lectures, workshops, panel discussions and tech talks that combine artificial intelligence, expertise and personal spiritual development. Following Pope Francis’ idea that technology should attract souls, not make man its slave, ITM brings together participants around shared professional and moral values. In this spirit, Pope Leo XIV emphasized in his first address that he wanted, like Leo XIII, the Church to respond wisely to the “new industrial revolution” marked by the development of the artificial intelligence, thus building on Pope Francis’ call for the ethical use of technology in the service of humanity.

The spiritual environment of Medjugorje deepens mutual connections, while prayer together, personal testimonies and mentoring support the ethical use of technology in accordance with the Christian values. In this way, the conference encourages a new generation of individuals who use their technological skills to build a more just and spiritually connected world.

ITM Community – an international network

Following the first conference in 2023, the ITM Community was launched, an international network with more than 50 members from over 25 countries. The conference provides a safe and inspiring environment for networking, dialogue and collaboration, bringing together faith and technology in an ethically responsible and creative way.

Speakers and Topics

ITM 2026 brings together leading experts and clergy dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence, digital culture and evangelization can serve humanity and its dignity.

Some of the speakers include:
• Matthew Harvey Sanders – Founder and CEO of Longbeard & MagisteriumAI, a pioneer in the application of artificial intelligence in Catholic theology
• Oliver M. Tuazon – External PhD student at the eLaw Center, Leiden University
• Leonor Díaz Alcántara – Founder of The Human Experience, expert in ethical innovation and UX design
• Sr. Marija Nina Benedikta Krapić – Communication expert, Dicastery for Communication, Vatican
• Rev. Odilon-Gbènoukpo Singbo – Priest and theologian, expert in digital evangelization; researching transhumanism, AI and bioethics
• Mons. Petar Palić – Bishop, Pastoral Leader and Advocate for the Ethical Use of Technology
• Fr. Jozo Grbeš – Provincial of the Franciscan Province of Herzegovina, Spiritual Insight into Contemporary Technology
• Matija Kopić – Co-Founder and CEO of Gideon; Expert in Autonomous Robotics and AI
• Filip Macukić – Founder and CEO of Mediaartem AI, Expert in Generative AI and Responsible Use of Technology
• Martina Ćurić – Global Strategic Marketing Expert, Schneider Electric

Why Participate?

ITM 2026 is not just a conference – it is an experience that combines professional development, technological innovation and spiritual growth. Participants have the opportunity to learn from leading experts, connect with the community on an international level and explore ways to use technology for good, in accordance with Christian values.

Register!

Applications for ITM 2026 are open via the official website mediamirmedjugorje.com. Participation provides a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, network and be inspired to use technology in the service of the evangelization and the mission of the Church. For all the latest information, a more detailed program and speakers, follow the official website of the conference and social networks.