AHSRA-Europe and AHSRA-Africa International Conference

AHSRA-Europe and AHSRA-Africa 2026_Conference Schedule*

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Join us at the AHSRA-Europe and AHSRA-Africa International Conference from April 15 to 17, 2026. Your involvement is key to the conference’s success. Kindly complete the Conference Registration Form (and/or the information required for the Workshops) to reserve your spot.

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AHSRA-Europe and AHSRA-Africa International Conference

April 15-17, 2026

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

White Lab – White Education Laboratory

A small workshop for curious minds who believe in the Spirit of Prophecy and are keen to modernize our current education system.

Maijo Roth

Born in Argentina, resident in Spain for almost 20 years. Mother who homeschools her children, wife of the director of the Sagunto Adventist campus. Music teacher, social worker, psychologist, master’s degree in sexuality and narrative therapy, PhD candidate in Education at the University of Valencia. Director of Family and Children’s Ministries at the Spanish Union.

When context produces the symptom: A biopsychosocial analysis of the relationship between environment, stress, and health

This workshop examines the role of biological and social context in the emergence and interpretation of psychological and somatic symptoms. Building on Rosenhan’s classic study On Being Sane in Insane Places, it explores how institutional environments shape diagnostic processes. Integrating research from stress psychology, neurobiology, and behavioral medicine, the workshop proposes an integrative biopsychosocial perspective emphasizing context in understanding symptoms and developing preventive clinical approaches.

Narcisa Ispas

Clinical psychologist, doctoral researcher in theology, speaker at the intersection of psychology, faith, and human flourishing. Focuses on meaning, suffering, and death anxiety within religious communities. Also works in psycho-nutrition, integrating psychological and nutritional approaches to support emotional resilience. Entrepreneur, educator, wife, and mother.

Christian sexuality at its best: From shameless theology to skillful biology — Part I

Explores human sexuality through the complementary lenses of theology and biology as part of the „very good-ness” of prelapsarian life. Drawing on biblical theology and sexual biology, the workshop aims to recover a vision of sexuality that is faithful, liberating, and fully embodied — undergirded by hermeneutics, exegesis, and evidence-based medical research. Examines what God originally designed and how shame and flawed theology have left many Christians inhibited and ill-equipped.

Dr. Konrád Szallós-Farkas

Internal medicine physician, clinical dietitian, and lifestyle coach with 16+ years of experience. Has given 500+ presentations in lifestyle medicine. Involved in sexology for nearly a decade. Former VP of the Romanian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (2021–2025). Currently director of Herghelia Lifestyle Academy and clinician in Târgu-Mureș.

New Technologies in Education

An interactive online workshop dedicated to exploring modern digital tools for interactive lessons, AI integration in teaching and assessment, and practical classroom case studies. Hands-on activities let participants directly test the technologies presented. For teachers at all levels who wish to innovate and make their teaching more efficient.

Goga Maria

Associate Professor, Teacher Training Department, Technical University of Civil Engineering. Author of international articles in educational sciences, psychology, and new technologies. Associate director of the Education Department at the SDA General Conference. Guest professor at universities in the USA, Ghana, Nigeria, and Zambia.

The Adaptive Teacher in the AI Era — Managing hyperconnected students with empathy and strategy

In a world where AI provides instant answers, the teacher’s role transforms — from control to connection and guidance. This workshop focuses on responding to students’ new behaviors without pressure or shame, creating a space where students dare to make mistakes, think critically, and learn willingly. Participants leave with concrete tools: redirection, reflection, and positive reinforcement. Because in the age of AI, the greatest difference is made by the relationship.

Alina Gabriela Dumitrescu, PhD

Educational psychologist, PhD from Andrews University (USA). Research spans cognitive and learner development, social and emotional factors in education, and intercultural psychology. Currently affiliated with the National University of Political Sciences and Public Administration, Bucharest.

Code, Cure, Care: AI impact on the future of Pharmacy and Medicine

Explores the transformative role of AI in pharmacy and medicine — from accelerating drug discovery and enhancing diagnostic precision to personalizing treatment plans and streamlining clinical workflows. Discusses both the opportunities and ethical challenges: algorithmic bias, data privacy, regulatory frameworks, and the evolving role of pharmacists and physicians in an AI-augmented environment.

Robert Ancuceanu, PhD

Professor at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, currently vice-dean. Holds a PhD in pharmacy, master’s in biostatistics, and BSc in law. Former member of the EMA Committee for Human Medicinal Products and Paediatric Committee. Has published 110+ ISI-indexed papers and authored/co-authored 15 books.

Christian sexuality at its best: From shameless theology to skillful biology — Part II

Continuation of Part I. Transitions from theological foundations into the biology of sexual experience, offering participants accessible insight into how the brain and body participate in sexuality, enabling greater freedom and self-understanding. Approaches the topic with academic rigor and mature explicitness, intentionally avoiding the false modesty that has historically made sexuality taboo in Christian contexts.

Dr. Konrád Szallós-Farkas

Internal medicine physician, clinical dietitian, and lifestyle coach with 16+ years of experience. Has given 500+ presentations in lifestyle medicine. Involved in sexology for nearly a decade. Former VP of the Romanian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (2021–2025). Currently director of Herghelia Lifestyle Academy and clinician in Târgu-Mureș.

IMPORTANT:

• Workshops will be mostly conducted in Romanian or will include translation into Romanian. For non-Romanian-speaking participants, all workshops delivered in Romanian will be translated into English.
• Participation is free of charge; however, registration is required (registration link here).
• Registered participants who attend at least one workshop session in full (on the afternoons of April 15 and 16) will receive a certificate of participation for the workshop sessions of the first AHSRA–Europe International Conference.
• Registered participants who attend at least one conference presentation in full (on the mornings of April 15 and 16) will receive a certificate of participation for the first AHSRA–Europe International Conference.
• The conference program can be accessed here, and additional details about the conference are available here.