Across industries, leaders are facing a new level of complexity.
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.
From sensitive topic to business priority
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.
What makes this conference different
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:
- — Start in ERG roundtables including Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and interfaith groups
- — Hear from senior leaders including a keynote from Equinix EMEA President Bruce Owen
- — Learn practical strategies for scaling ERGs and measuring impact
- — Tackle real challenges such as responding to external events and rebuilding trust
- — Explore the future of leadership, including AI ethics and cultural change
This is about execution, not just ideas.
A global movement is building
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.
Recognizing companies leading the way
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.
Who is showing up
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 real question
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.
Join the conversation
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.