Marcus Aurelius and the Inner Citadel

Angie Hobbs

PLUARTIS SYMPOSIUM 2026: PHILOSOPHY ARENA

• Architecture of the Soul | Building the Inner Citadel
• 20-22 August 2026 | Pula, Istria, Croatia
• Plato & Marcus Aurelius
• Keynote: Professor Angie Hobbs
• Afternoon debate theme: “The Digital Soul: Can AI inhabit the Citadel?”

REGISTRATION:

• Early-bird registration by 30 June 2026
• Standard registration by 14 August 2026

Pluartis, a newly founded initiative for the advancement of knowledge & culture, based in Brussels, is proud to announce its inaugural flagship event: The Pluartis Symposium 2026. Taking place from 20–22 August, in the Croatian coastal city of Pula, Istria, this gathering will bring together a global community of thinkers and practitioners to explore the intersection of ancient philosophy and the digital age.

We are honoured to be joined by Professor Angie Hobbs, Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy Emerita at the University of Sheffield. A world-renowned voice in classical philosophy, Professor Hobbs will guide our journey, translating ancient ethics into practical tools for modern resilience and leadership.   Our central theme is Architecture of the Soul: Building the Inner Citadel. In an increasingly fluid and complex world, the ancient search for a stable internal foundation has never been more urgent. Together, we will explore how classical wisdom can provide the vital guidance for modern resilience. More details are available on pluartis.com.

Shape the Debate

We invite interested participants to send us an abstract of at most 250 words on a topic related to the overall theme “The Digital Soul: Can AI inhabit the Citadel?” by June 8, 2026. Please submit your abstract and affiliation by sending it to the following email address: [email protected].

The debates will consist of a short presentation followed by a discussion. Notification of acceptance to present your debate topic will be sent out by June 22, 2026.

Submitting an abstract is not mandatory for attending the Symposium.

We look forward to meeting you in the shadow of the Arena this August. Let us build that inner citadel together. See you in Pula.