The Asia-Pacific Association of Methodist Educational Institutions (APAMEI), together with the Wesleyan College of Manila and Philippine Christian University, and in partnership with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) and the International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities (IAMSCU) is are honored to invite participants to join the 2026 APAMEI Conference on January 18–21, 2026 at The Heritage Hotel Manila, Philippines. Flor Miranda, President of the Wesleyan College of Manila, in the Philippines, is the APAMEI President and has issued a general invitation to the conference.
The conference will focus on the theme “Making Peace Peacefully Through Education in Our Multicultural World.” This international gathering seeks to bring together educators, theologians, researchers, students, church leaders, and peace advocates to explore how education can be a transformative tool for building peace, reconciliation, and justice across cultures. Grounded in Wesleyan theology and the Methodist tradition of social holiness, the conference affirms that true peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the flourishing of human dignity, creation, and community.
Program Highlights:
· January 18 (Sunday): Student Program
· January 19–20 (Monday–Tuesday): Keynotes, Panel discussions, Breakout sessions & Dinner Banquet
· January 21 (Wednesday): Cultural Program and School Visitations in Manila
Focus Areas:
· Peace and Community – reconciliation, dialogue, justice
· Peace and Creation – ecological stewardship and climate justice
· Peace and Technology – digital responsibility, AI, and social transformation
· Peace and Well-Being – nurturing holistic health and spiritual formation
The conference welcomes participation from educators, youth leaders, scholars, and both undergraduate and graduate students. We also encourage the submission of scholarly papers for presentation in the breakout sessions, with selected contributions considered for publication. You can support the event in many ways:
1. Attending and participating in this international gathering.
2. Encouraging your colleagues, students, and church members to register and join.
3. Promoting this event within your institutions, churches, and networks around the world.For registration, call for papers, and further details, please visit www.APAMEI.org or e-mail the conference organization at apameiconference2026@gmail.com.