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Featured Plenary at the 7th Annual Dare to Overcome Faith@Work ERG Conference
May 20–21, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

As part of the 7th Annual Dare to Overcome Faith@Work ERG Conference, attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore one of the most innovative and forward-looking leadership initiatives in business education today: the annual Faith and Belief at Work Case Competition hosted by the BYU Marriott School of Business MBA Program. Dare to Overcome is the premier gathering of Fortune 500 leaders advancing faith-inclusive cultures that drive innovation, resilience, and ethical leadership, making this plenary a natural fit for companies seeking to shape the future of workplace inclusion and emerging talent.

This engaging session will feature perspectives from corporate leaders and student participants who have experienced firsthand how the competition is preparing the next generation of business leaders to navigate complex workplace challenges at the intersection of faith, values, inclusion, ethics, and emerging technologies. Recent case topics have explored issues involving AI, culture, and global workforce inclusion, challenging students to think beyond traditional business frameworks and engage the human dimensions of leadership, trust, and belonging.

Participants from institutions including the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and Yeshiva University have described the experience as transformational, highlighting the opportunity to collaborate across faith traditions and worldviews while tackling real corporate challenges. Through moderated discussion and firsthand insights, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of why this initiative continues to grow in relevance among leading business schools and employers alike.

The session will also explore how companies can partner with the competition to mentor, recruit, and shape emerging talent while strengthening faith and belief literacy as an increasingly essential leadership competency in today’s global workplace. Whether you are an ERG leader, HR executive, DEI practitioner, or business leader, this plenary offers valuable insight into how the next generation of leaders is learning to build workplaces where employees can truly bring their whole selves to work.

In today’s workplaces, faith-based Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) remain among the most under-resourced and misunderstood diversity initiatives. Yet they hold untapped potential to strengthen employee belonging, reduce bias, and fuel innovation across global teams.

This highly interactive 45-minute workshop, led by Consumers Energy’s interfaith ERG leaders, equips ERG leaders and business sponsors with practical tools to overcome the most common barriers, including executive buy-in, participation fears, legal concerns, resource constraints, and proving ROI.

You’ll begin with a live anonymous poll to surface real challenges, then move into tabletop discussions to brainstorm and prioritize concrete, ready-to-implement strategies with clear owners, timelines, and metrics. You’ll leave with a personalized action plan, a crowd-sourced “Practical Solutions Toolkit” with adaptable tactics, and fresh insights for building inclusive, compliant, high-impact faith-based ERGs that work for employees of all faiths and none, whether your group is just launching or ready to scale.

Join us and leave empowered to drive real change. Register today!

 Washington, D.C.
 May 20–21, 2026

Start your Dare to Overcome 2026 experience by connecting with peers who share your faith and leadership journey. We’re kicking off the conference with four powerful ERG roundtables and summits, all happening May 20 from 8:00–10:30 AM:

🔹 Christian ERG Roundtable (Coca-Cola Consolidated)
Explore how Christian ERG leaders are fostering belonging and impact in the workplace.

🔹 Interfaith ERG Leaders Summit (Interfaith America)
Build interfaith allyship skills, share best practices, and connect with a vibrant community advancing religious inclusion.

🔹 Muslim ERG Roundtable (El-Hibri Foundation)
Join Muslim workplace leaders to exchange insights and strengthen strategies for inclusion and belonging.

🔹 Jewish@Work Mini-Summit (Clal)
Featuring Debbie Lovich (BCG), this summit brings together Jewish leaders for practical strategies, dialogue, and connection across industries.

Whether you’re leading an ERG or looking to grow one, these sessions offer real-world insights, meaningful connections, and actionable ideas to bring back to your organization.

📍 Washington, D.C.
📅 May 20–21, 2026

Be part of the movement shaping the future of faith-friendly workplaces. Register today!

Interfaith America to lead Plenary at Dare to Overcome 2026, Envisioning America’ Next 250 Years

At Dare to Overcome 2026, we’re not just discussing today’s workplace challenges—we’re looking ahead to the next 250 years.

I’m honored to share that Interfaith America will lead a plenary panel in Washington, D.C., bringing together corporate Faith@Work leaders to explore the future of faith, belief, and inclusion in the American workplace.

This conversation will tackle big questions:
• How will faith and belief shape the future of work?
• What will truly inclusive workplaces look like across generations?
• How can leaders today build cultures that endure for centuries?

This panel is part of the 7th Annual Dare to Overcome Faith@Work ERG Conference (May 20–21, 2026)—the premier gathering of Fortune 500 leaders advancing faith-inclusive cultures that drive innovation, resilience, and ethical leadership.

Alongside this plenary, the conference will feature:
• A keynote by Bruce Owen, President of Equinix EMEA
• New global research on faith and corporate success
• Practical strategies from leading companies
• Unmatched networking with ERG and business leaders

If you care about the future of leadership, culture, and belonging at work, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

📍 Washington, D.C.
📅 May 20–21, 2026
🔗 Register

About Interfaith America (IA)

Interfaith America (IA) was founded as Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) in 2002 based on the idea that religious difference should serve as a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division. Since that time, Interfaith America has evolved from a small Chicago-based nonprofit to one of the nation’s premier pluralism organizations. Utilizing a research-backed approach, we work on college campuses, in the corporate field, and across diverse civic spaces.

About the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation

The Foundation equips businesses to champion freedom of religion or belief, fostering inclusive workplaces and sustainable peace globally.