In his opening address, Rev. Krisztián Vincze, Vice-Rector for Foreign Affairs, emphasized that the partnership, which has existed for more than twenty years, has played a significant role in strengthening Catholic higher education and civil society throughout Central and Eastern Europe. He highlighted that the complex challenges of the contemporary world cannot be addressed by individual institutions alone, making cooperation, knowledge-sharing, and joint reflection increasingly important. He also recalled the teachings of the Apostolic Constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae, noting that in an era of rapid scientific and technological development, the mission of Catholic universities has become more urgent than ever.

Vice-Rector Vincze further stressed that the protection of creation extends far beyond environmental protection. It encompasses a broad range of ecological, philosophical, social, legal, economic, and ethical considerations. He noted that Pázmány Péter Catholic University has devoted significant attention to these issues for decades through both its education and research activities, including the advancement of environmental law studies and the establishment of the Research Institute for the Integrity of Creation.

The welcoming speeches were followed by an introductory lecture delivered by Professor Lóránd Ujházi, Head of the Research Institute for the Integrity of Creation, who presented the Institute’s main research areas and activities.

The remainder of the day focused on the responsibilities and opportunities of Catholic universities in protecting the created world. Dr. Ágnes Tahyné Kovács, Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental and Competition Law, presented the Research Institute's work. Through presentations and panel discussions, researchers and educators from partner institutions exchanged experiences and explored possible responses to the sustainability challenges facing contemporary society.

On the evening of 19 October, conference participants, including university Rectors, Vice-rectors, Professors, and heads of international offices from the member institutions of the Catholic Universities Partnership gathered for a Gala Dinner, providing an opportunity for further networking and informal discussions. During the evening, Rev. Krisztián Vincze welcomed the guests, thanked them for their participation and highlighted the importance of personal connections and mutual trust in fostering successful international academic cooperation. 

The second day of the conference took place at the Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics. The morning programme opened with a presentation by Dr. Kristóf Iván, Prodean of the Faculty, who introduced its profile, educational activities, and research priorities. Participants gained insight into the Faculty’s diverse research fields, as well as its involvement in the international Cybathlon competitions, where its teams have achieved outstanding results. Dr. Iván emphasized that the Faculty’s mission is to develop human-centred technologies that contribute to improving the well-being and quality of life of people facing various disadvantages and challenges.