July 12–15, 2026 | Los Angeles, California
"Disruption as a Catalyst for the Common Good"
Join us for the 31st Annual IAJBS World Forum and 2026 CJBE Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California, hosted by Loyola Marymount University’s College of Business Administration!
This joint gathering brings together deans, directors, administrators, and faculty from Jesuit business schools worldwide to discuss shared challenges, emerging opportunities, and the future of business education. The program includes keynote sessions, interactive panels, workshops, scholarly presentations, and an optional L.A. excursion exploring entertainment, history, and community impact.
Sunday, July 12
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration & Help Desk Opens | Hilton Lobby |
| 8:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | World Forum Café (Hilton 300) |
| 8:30 a.m. | IgnitED Board Meeting | Hilton 304 |
| 9:00 a.m. | CJBE Board Meeting | Hilton 304 |
| 9:00 a.m. | IAJBS Board Meeting | Hilton 302 |
| 9:00 a.m. | Cohort 2 BiPP | Hilton 119 |
| 10:30 a.m. | Cohort 1 BiPP | Hilton 113 |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch | World Forum Café (Hilton 300) |
| 12:30 p.m. | Combined Board Meeting | Hilton 302 |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Opening Mass Presided by Cardinal Peter Turkson |
Sacred Heart Chapel |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Welcome Ceremony |
Sacred Heart Chapel |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Group Photo with Cardinal Turkson |
Sacred Heart Chapel |
| 5:45 p.m. |
Cocktail Reception |
Mbongi Spot |
Monday, July 13
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. |
Registration & Help Desk Opens |
Hilton Lobby |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Mass |
St. Ignatius Chapel, Jesuit Community |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
Hilton Lobby |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks |
Hilton 100 |
| 9:30 a.m. | Keynote: Cardinal Peter Turkson | Hilton 100 |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Plenary 1: |
Hilton 100 |
| 11:30 a.m. | Plenary 2: Inspirational Paradigm 2.0 |
Hilton 100 |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
St. Robert's Lawn |
| 1:45 p.m. |
Inspirational Paradigm |
Hilton Lobby Classrooms |
| 2:45 p.m. |
King's Hawaiian |
Hilton Lobby |
| 3:15 p.m. |
Inspirational Paradigm |
Hilton 100 |
| 4:15 p.m. |
Parallel Session 1 |
Hilton Lobby Classrooms |
| 5:45 p.m. |
Cocktail Reception |
VDA Suite, Hannon Library |
Tuesday, July 14
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration & Help Desk Open | Hilton Lobby |
| 8:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | Hilton Lobby |
| 9:00 a.m. | Plenary 3: Meet the Editors: Advancing Mission-Driven Scholarship | Hilton 100 |
| 10:15 a.m. | Parallel Session 2 (five concurrent sessions) |
Hilton Lobby Classrooms |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Examen Walk |
Lawton Plaza/Drollinger Stage |
| 12:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
St. Robert's Lawn |
| 1:45 p.m. | Plenary 4: Laudato Si’ in Practice: Advocacy, Enterprise, and Integral Ecology | Hilton 100 |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Parallel Session 3: Integral Ecology Special Track |
Hilton Lobby Classrooms |
| 4:40 p.m. |
IAJBS/CJBE Meeting + IgnitED Update + World Forum 2027 Preview |
Hilton 100 |
| 5:45 p.m. |
Closing Mass Presided by Archbishop José H. Gomez |
Sacred Heart Chapel |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Gala & Awards Ceremony |
Jesuit Community |
Wednesday, July 15: Optional Excursion Day
World Forum participants are invited to join an optional excursion day exploring the film, culture, and history of Los Angeles! Go behind the scenes at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City and explore the cultural heart of Downtown L.A.’s Grand Central Market and Olvera Street. From entertainment and sustainability to history and community impact, this excursion offers a distinctly global lens on the city that shapes the world’s stories.
Meet Our Keynote Speaker
Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson serves as Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences and is Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development of the Holy See (Vatican).
A globally respected church leader and biblical scholar, Cardinal Turkson is widely recognized for his work on justice, peace, integral human development, and care for our common home. His leadership has shaped the church’s engagement with global social, economic, and environmental challenges through sustained dialogue with scholars, policymakers, and institutions worldwide.
Cardinal Turkson will preside at the Opening Mass at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 12.
LMU Campus Map, Directions, & Parking
The World Forum will be held on LMU's Westchester campus: 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
World Forum will primarily take place at the Hilton Center for Business on the LMU campus, with other events in Sacred Heart Chapel, Mbongi Spot, St. Robert's Lawn, and the William H. Hannon Library. There will be directional signage to guide you to your destination.
Parking on the LMU campus costs $20 per day. Parking is free on weekends. Parking can be purchased at pay stations on campus or via the Parkmobile webpage or app.
We recommend visitors park in the Drollinger Garage. Please allot at least 10 minutes to finding a parking space and walking to your destination.
Travel, Accommodations, and Restaurant Recommendations
To learn more about discounted airfare with United Airlines and/or nearby hotels, click here.
To help make your journey to Los Angeles and your arrival on campus as seamless as possible, we’ve put together this helpful Know Before You Go guide.
Click here for an expanded list of local restaurant recommendations at different price points.