From May 7 to 9, 2026 , the Spanish capital will become  the epicenter of values-based business thinking.  The  Business Social Action Association (ASE) , established by the Spanish Episcopal Conference in 1951, is commemorating its  75th anniversary  with a major international event at the headquarters of the Pablo VI Foundation.

Under the motto  “Business Excellence, Common Good, and Solidarity: Keys to Sustainable Success ,” the event seeks to transcend economic profit and focus on human resource management.  According to  Juan Antonio Perteguer , president of ASE, the objective is to highlight that Christian executives are capable of  “combining business excellence with solidarity . “

A forum with global impact

The meeting will not only attract local leaders, but will also bring together professionals and academics from  more than twenty countries .  The main challenge will be to discuss how to apply the  Social Doctrine of the Church  to the daily operations of businesses, especially in today’s environment marked by technological innovation.

The program stands out for its top-level panel of speakers that combines the academic, ecclesiastical, and corporate worlds:

• Business leadership:  It will feature the presence of  Antonio Huertas  (President of Mapfre),  Antonio Garamendi  (President of the CEOE) and  Javier Marín  (CEO of Singular Bank), among others.

• Church representation: Sister Alessandra Smerilli , from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, and Monsignor  Luis Argüello, President of the Spanish Episcopal Conference,  will participate  .

• Academic and social sphere:  Rectors and directors of institutions such as the  Francisco de Vitoria University , the  IESE Business School  and  UCAM will participate , in addition to leaders of organizations such as  Manos Unidas  and  World Vision Spain .

75 years of commitment

Since its founding in  1951 , ASE has operated as a non-profit organization serving Spanish businesses.  Its influence extends beyond Spain’s borders through its membership in  UNIAPAC , an international federation that brings together more than  45,000 executives  in 40 countries across four continents.

This May meeting promises to be a space of inspiration and cooperation for all those seeking to build a  more humane and people-centered economy .