Welcome to the IX edition of the World Congress of Metaphysics in Rome!
Mark your calendars for November 3-6, 2025, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this emblematic event that first began in 2000. This year’s theme, “Science and experience open to the absolute”, sets the stage for engaging discussions on the essence of humanity and its intricate connection with experimental and experiential sciences.
Set against the backdrop of the Jubilee Year, the congress emphasizes the need for a holistic understanding of the human experience. Topics ranging from pedagogy, ethics, law, ecology, psychology, and more will be explored, fostering a dynamic exchange between scientific advancements and metaphysical viewpoints.
Main Topics
Expect captivating discussions revolving around four key themes:
- The consequences of scientific and technological progress.
- Metaphysics, mysticism, and epistemology in the human sciences.
- Person and relationship: current horizons and challenges.
- The figure and thought of Fernando Rielo.


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Participation and Submission of Proposals
We invite academicians, researchers, and professionals to submit extended abstracts of 400–500 words, including title, context, objectives, methodology, preliminary conclusions, and five keywords. Submissions in Spanish, English, French, or Italian are welcome, indicating the relevant thematic area.
Selected participants will have the chance to feature in the official conference program and subsequent proceedings. The deadline for abstract submissions is September 15, 2025, along with a brief academic biography of 100–150 words per author.
Event Details
Join us at the esteemed Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, Via degli Aldobrandeschi, 190, Rome, Italy, for this enriching congress. Registration remains open until October 20, 2025, with final work submissions due by January 31, 2026.
For more information on fees, deadlines, and event specifics, please visit the official website: www.romemetaphysics.org.
The IX World Congress of Metaphysics promises a unique opportunity to delve into contemporary challenges from a multidisciplinary perspective. Join us in Rome as we shape a renewed understanding of humanity and its connection with the absolute!