International Conference on

Youth Ministry (ICOYM-27)

9th – 10th Mar 2027 | Bruges, Belgium | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Conference Program

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 9–10 March 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 9 SDGs SDGs 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

9 MAR 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session I

    SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being ·SDG 4 · Quality Education

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Innovative Evangelism Strategies
    Track 02
    Spiritual Empowerment in Youth Ministry
    Track 03
    Missionary Leadership in a Global Context
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session II

    SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth ·SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Developing Future Leaders in Ministry
    Track 05
    Worship Leadership and Community Engagement
    Track 06
    Cross-Cultural Leadership Dynamics
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

10 MAR 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session III

    SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities ·SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Enhancing Church Health and Sustainability
    Track 08
    Faith Community Building Initiatives
    Track 09
    Strategies for Effective Church Planting
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production ·SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Global Missions and Faith-Based Organizations
    Track 11
    Missionary Training and Development
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 Reduced Inequalities 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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