Who will be recognized as the most faith-friendly workplace in the Global Fortune 500?
Which organizations will lead their sectors in manufacturing, energy, technology, and beyond?
And who will receive the 2026 Interfaith ERG Leader of the Year award?
Find out May 20 in Washington, DC.
Register today, only a few tickets left!
New research suggests something important is unfolding—but not in the way many might expect.
Next week, the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation will release a new report offering the first multi-year benchmark of how Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies are signaling faith and belief inclusion.
Drawing on several years of data and extensive analysis of corporate communications, the findings point to a story that is still taking shape.
In some areas, signals of faith and belief appear to be expanding. In others, they seem to be shifting or becoming less visible. And between the United States and the United Kingdom, emerging differences raise new questions.
So what is really happening?
The answers are not simple.
This research explores not only what companies are saying publicly, but how those signals relate to deeper workplace practices.
Are organizations expanding their commitment to faith and belief inclusion? Or are they becoming more selective in how they communicate it? The full picture reveals patterns that challenge easy assumptions.
On May 20, 2026, at the 7th Annual Fortune 500 Faith@Work ERG Conference, Dare to Overcome, we will unveil the full results.
The report includes:
Join us in Washington, DC to be among the first to see the results.
We will also recognize leading companies that are shaping workplaces where people of all beliefs can contribute fully.
Something is changing beneath the surface.
On May 20, we will show what it means.
The 2026 UK Faith-Friendly Workplace ‘REDI’ Index Awards recognise organisations that are setting the benchmark for faith inclusion across industries. In this video hear from interfaith leads at NATS (Ridgely Johnson), Thames Water (David Law), and AWE (Sharon Lacey and Chloe Wells).
This year’s awards highlight a powerful trend: faith inclusion is no longer confined to a single industry. Instead, leading employers across aviation, consulting, finance, retail, energy, utilities, and government are embedding faith-friendly practices into their workplace cultures—strengthening employee engagement, innovation, and organisational performance.
Faith-friendly workplaces span multiple sectors
The 2026 honourees demonstrate that faith inclusion is a cross-industry priority. From infrastructure and energy to professional services and retail, organisations are recognising that supporting employees’ religious identities contributes to a more inclusive and productive workplace.
A competitive advantage in today’s workforce
Companies that actively support faith inclusion are seeing tangible benefits, including improved employee wellbeing, stronger retention, and enhanced reputation. In an increasingly values-driven labour market, faith-friendly policies are emerging as a key differentiator in attracting top talent.
Alignment with core organisational values
Each of this year’s honourees exemplifies how faith inclusion aligns with broader corporate values such as respect, integrity, belonging, and purpose. By embedding these principles into workplace culture — through employee resource groups, inclusive policies, and leadership commitment — these organisations are translating values into action.
Awards Ceremony
The 2026 UK REDI Index Awards was hosted by EY UK at its Canary Wharf office in London on Monday, 10 April 2026.
We’re thrilled to have an amazing group of sponsors for this year’s Dare to Overcome Fortune 500 Faith@Work ERG Conference. Thank you all!
If you’re not yet registered, please do so now — tickets are going fast!
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!
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.
AI is changing how decisions are made. Workplace tensions are harder to navigate. Employees are asking deeper questions about purpose, identity, and belonging.
At the center of all of this is one factor that can no longer be ignored: values. Not just corporate values, but deeply held personal values, including faith and belief.
That is why leaders from Fortune 500 companies are gathering in Washington, DC this May for the 7th Annual Dare to Overcome Faith@Work Conference.
For years, faith in the workplace was treated cautiously.
That is changing.
New research shows that organizations that engage employees’ spiritual values see stronger trust, better collaboration, and more resilient leadership. This is not theoretical. It is showing up in real business outcomes.
The conversation is shifting from whether this matters to how to lead it well.
This is not a typical leadership event.
It brings together executives, ERG leaders, and practitioners who are actively working through these challenges inside major companies.
Participants will:
This is about execution, not just ideas.
This conversation is not limited to the United States.
In the UK, recent Faith@Work summits hosted at EY brought together leaders to address similar challenges around ethics, belonging, and the future of work.
Companies recognized as faith-friendly workplaces span industries and are setting a new standard for leadership.
Dare to Overcome DC builds on that momentum and brings it to a broader audience.
A key moment at the conference will be the announcement of the 2026 Faith-Friendly Workplace REDI Awards.
These awards highlight organizations that are creating environments where belief is respected and supported.
More companies are realizing that this is not just about inclusion. It is about performance, trust, and long-term success.
Leaders from companies such as Accenture, American Airlines, AZZ, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Consumers Energy, Dell, Equinix, Ford, Merck, and PwC are participating and supporting the event.
This is a cross-industry conversation that is already happening inside major organizations.
The question is not whether faith and values belong in the workplace.
The question is whether leaders are prepared to engage them well.
Those who are will be better positioned to build trust, lead through complexity, and create stronger cultures.
The Dare to Overcome Faith@Work Conference takes place May 20 to 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
If you are thinking about the future of leadership, culture, and belonging, this is a conversation worth being part of.
Thank you for your support!
