Dare to Overcome (DTO) is the premier global convening of business leaders advancing freedom of religion or belief, ethical leadership, and inclusive workplaces.
The next gathering will take place in London from 12 to 16 October 2026 under the theme The Economics of Kindness, with events at the Palace of Westminster, Mansion House, Lambeth Palace, and other leading institutions.
Since its founding in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 alongside the Paralympic Games, with the support of Brazilian President Michel Temer and as part of former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s UN Global Compact Business for Peace initiative, it has brought together senior leaders from business, government, and civil society to demonstrate how enterprise can serve as a force for social cohesion and peace.
DTO London’s theme is “The Economics of Kindness” with a special focus on social enterprise impact investing. No matter the macroeconomic backdrop, kindness in business really does pay. Participants have a chance to hear from business leaders at the forefront of kind workplaces as well as learn about our initiatives to promote such an economy, including:
- Faith-Friendly Workplace REDI Index
- Economics of Kindness Award
- King Husein Global Business & Interfaith Peace Awards
- Workplace Awards
- Business Skills & Human Rights Curriculum
- Common Growth Fund (possible Multi-Faith Economy Mark on the London Stock Exchange)
History
Dare to Overcome began in Rio de Janeiro (2016) with the support of Brazilian President Michel Temer, then moved to South Korea (2018) under Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s patronage, then to Tokyo (2021) with former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama’s active support. Since 2022, it has been held in partnership with the world’s largest carrier, American Airlines, DTO’s official airline and partner, including in India (2023 and 2024) and in Washington DC (2022 and 2025). In 2026, DTO comes to London!
Dare to Overcome, London 2026
Below is our tentative schedule for DTO London 2026. Participants will have opportunities to speak at or attend a variety of other events during the week with leaders from education and government sectors.
12th October 2026 — Monday
Monday afternoon/evening, 12th October, Speaker’s Apartment, Westminster Palace (TBC): Reunion reception for Global Business & Interfaith Peace Award winners and finalists since its inception in 2016.
13th October 2026 — Tuesday
Tuesday morning, 13th October, Mansion House, City of London (confirmed): Breakfast with the Lady Mayor, an event focusing on social impact investing that both empowers communities and builds social cohesion, with dialogue between the social impact enterprise community in the City of London and the global community being gathered for Dare to Overcome.
Tuesday daytime, 13th October, Salesforce Tower Ohana Floor, City of London (confirmed). Continuing high level discussion on social enterprise and social impact investment between social impact enterprise community in the City of London and the global community being gathered for Dare to Overcome as well as representatives of the worlds most faith-friendly workplaces, according to the REDI Index.
Tuesday evening, 13th October, Mansion House: Gala Awards dinner for the 2026 Global Business & Interfaith Peace Award winners, the inaugural Economics of Kindness Award, and keynotes by leaders in the economics of kindness.
14th October 2026 — Wednesday
Wednesday morning-lunch, 14th October, Woolf Institute, Cambridge University: High level roundtable on implementing the White Paper as a playbook for faith-friendly workplaces and boardrooms.
Wednesday afternoon/evening, 14th October, St. Katharine Cree Guild Church, City of London: Introduction to ministry and faith-based social enterprise in the City of London, followed by Evensong with Lloyd’s Choir and the 377th Lion Sermon.
15th October 2026 — Thursday
2026 Shape the World Summit by Consulus (Location: Lambeth Palace). Announcement of the “Multi-Faith Economy Mark”.
16th October 2026 — Friday
Industry and academic leaders will tackle some of the most pressing issues related to AI and ethics. Panels will also discuss the latest findings on faith’s intersection with workplace success. Venue: London School of Economics.
Coordinated by LSE’s Dr Tomislav Karačić, Assistant Professor of Information Systems, Department of Management
